music

“Live music is back at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Lucas Keene

Ed. Note: We recently spoke about some other free live music options.

Great news from the National Gallery of Art:

“Starting July 29 at the National Gallery of Art, invite your friends and family to dance among the flowers and enjoy live, free concerts in our Sculpture Garden. Passes for the first concert are available now here, with passes for the remaining concerts becoming available two weeks in advance of the concert date at 10:00 a.m.

Join us for the first in-person program held at the National Gallery since March 8, 2020″

More from NGA: (more…)

Council

“Councilmembers Allen, Nadeau and Lewis George to Propose Budget Amendment to Transform Childcare, End Homelessness for Thousands, and Launch a Monthly Basic Income”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a joint press release:

“DC Councilmembers Charles Allen (Ward 6), Brianne Nadeau (Ward 1), and Janeese Lewis George (Ward 4) will propose an amendment to the budget that would fund major goals of the Council’s landmark Birth-to-Three legislation by raising wages for thousands of early educators, make a historic investment in ending homelessness and introduce a monthly basic income for DC individuals and families earning less than $57,414 for a family of three. To fund these investments, the proposal would increase the marginal income tax rate on individuals earning more than $250,000 a year.

The proposal comes as the Council is set to hold a first vote tomorrow on the proposed budget, which includes $2.8 billion in federal dollars that will disappear in the next few years.

Statement from the three councilmembers: (more…)

Crime

Mayor Bowser to DC Council, “I am directing the Metropolitan Police Department to use any overtime necessary to meet our public safety needs.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser sent the following letter to Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilmember Charles Allen, Chairperson of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety.

Dear Chairman Mendelson & Councilmember Allen:

Over the past year, the District of Columbia has been grappling with a sustained increase in gun violence. The terrible incidents of this past weekend, including the tragic murder of six-year old Nyiah Courtney, illustrates how far we still must go to address the brazen shooters in our neighborhoods.

As the Council requires that we report monthly on police overtime usage, and as you begin your summer recess, I write to notify you that I am directing the Metropolitan Police Department to use any overtime necessary to meet our public safety needs. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026

3811 Suitland Rd SE
3811 Suitland Rd SE

Spring (while feeling like summer) is in full bloom across the District, and with 430+ open houses happening citywide this weekend, there’s no better time to lace up your walking shoes and tour in person. Whether you’re hunting for your first condo or a forever home, the neighborhoods are looking their best. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)

More Open Houses
Brightwood Park

7:42 pm shooting homicide in Kingman Park. Multiple Shots Fired around midnight in Brightwood Park, Multiple Cars Damaged

By Prince Of Petworth


via Google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, July 19, 2021, in the 1600 block of Gales Street, Northeast.

At approximately 7:42 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. (more…)

Columbia Heights

Creole on 14th looking to stay open later in Columbia Heights. What’s the word on them? Any fans?

By Prince Of Petworth


3345 14th Street, NW

From a new liquor license placard at Creole on 14th they’re looking to stay open an extra hour which seems reasonable. For those not familiar:

“Creole on 14th is a Louisiana Creole restaurant creating unique dishes and craft cocktails inspired by the diverse cultures and creole cookery of New Orleans. (more…)

Event

DC Day of Archaeology Festival

Catholic University of America University Lawn outside the Pryzbyla Center

620 Michigan Ave NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20064

Website Contact

Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.

Go to DC Day of Archaeology Festival Read more
Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Victoria Pickering

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Medical

July 16-18 Coronavirus Data Posted: 49,793

By Prince Of Petworth


Friday there were 49,652 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for July 16-18, 2021 includes 141 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 49,793.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 1,146 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Romeo”

“Blue and Cooper from Columbia Heights”

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