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Fundraiser: “Neighbors on Kansas Ave in Petworth suffered a devastating house fire over the long weekend.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Fire Relief Assistance for Bigelow Family via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

Neighbors on Kansas Ave in Petworth suffered a devastating house fire over the long weekend. All were safely evacuated but they lost everything and are now displaced. The smoke was terrifying. The people of Petworth will certainly rally to support them but I thought it may help to get the word out if anyone else is willing to pitch in.”

From GoFundMe:

“As many have heard, yesterday my mother’s home that she shared with my 91 year old grandfather caught fire last night and was deemed condemned. The house has been in our family for nearly 60 years. Three generations and countless others have resided in the house over that time. It was recently renovating to accommodate my aging grandfather’s needs and wishes to remain in our family home. (more…)

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New DC class for teens/adults with IDD or Autism: register for ArtStream’s Pop Star Playbook class

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Image from NEW DC CLASS for Teens/Adults with IDD or Autism: Register for ArtStream's Pop Star Playbook class

Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!

Details:

When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM

Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.

Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome

Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.

Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.

Columbia Heights

“This is all so that commuters don’t have to deal with roadwork during the day. Seriously?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live at 16th and Columbia Road NW. We and our neighbors have been dealing with noise on and off from the roadwork for the 16th Street bus project — while working from home — since February or March. Now, we found out last night that the contractors are going to be doing resurfacing work at our intersection overnight, potentially every night this week.

This work is loud, with constant starting and stopping of machinery that shakes the room. I managed to get to sleep while blasting white noise through my earbuds and wearing noise-canceling headphones. But that only worked for a couple of hours, and then I was awake until well after they finally quit work after 3 am.

This is all so that commuters don’t have to deal with roadwork during the day. Seriously? (more…)

Announcement

“Cultural Excellence brings the Dupont Artisan Market is coming back for a 19th season!

By Special cultural Artisan Fair begins its 19th year April 11th!

It was an electrifying start to ArtRave’s 19th season, with a record-breaking attendance of 11,000 people! A huge thanks goes out to our supporters who came out in droves. We also extend our gratitude to the incredibly talented artisans across various artistic disciplines. Finally, a special shout-out to our dedicated staff for curating such a remarkable event and paying attention to every detail that makes ArtRave a unique venue. From fine arts and sculptures to high fashion, wood carving, table making, metalwork, live plants including Bonsai trees, book authorship, gourmet cuisine, and delicious baked goods, there was something for everyone to enjoy!

Join us for our next show on Saturday, April 25th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring music in the park at our Dupont Circle venue located at 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW, at the corner of Connecticut Ave, just steps away from the Dupont Q Street Metro.

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Event

4th Annual Gala for Foster Care

Rooftop Terrace - Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

901 G Street Northwest

Washington, District of Columbia 20001

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Join us for a night of cocktails (open bar), light fare, live music by the Future Band, and dancing as we honor champions of children in foster care. Awards will also be given to honor our Foster Youth of the Year, Foster Parent of the Year, Advocate of the Year, and more.

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Glover Park

Whole Foods Glover Park “expected to open next year” will “have an option to skip the checkout line using Just Walk Out technology”

By Prince Of Petworth


2323 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From Whole Foods:

“Whole Foods Market announced today that it will open two stores featuring Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology as an option for customers. Located in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood and Sherman Oaks, California, the stores are expected to open next year.

Both stores will offer the high-quality, natural and organic products and locally sourced options that are found in all Whole Foods Market locations – but customers will have an option to skip the checkout line. Using Just Walk Out technology, customers can enter, shop for the items they want, and simply exit the store. (more…)

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