Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Tim Brown

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Architecture

More Info on “The first-ever modular apartment building in Washington, DC” coming to the former Sweet Mango spot in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW

From a press release:

“The first-ever modular apartment building in Washington, DC is taking shape just steps from the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station. In just eight days, 44 custom designed modular “boxes” shipped from Pennsylvania have been lifted into place by crane to create 16 of Modo’s 17 three-bedroom apartments.

Modo is designed to appeal to the young twenty-somethings of Generation Z. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 6, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

332 N Street SW
332 N Street SW

Own a world-renowned architect’s masterpiece for under $4,500 a month: 332 N Street SW

  • Charles Goodman mid-century treasure
  • 3-level River Park townhouse
  • Refinished hardwoods + smart Lutron lighting
  • Private fenced patio off the main level
  • Finished basement with terrazzo-look flooring

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/5.5BA contemporary semi-detached residence in Georgetown—all for $17.75M.
  • “Walk to RFK. Invest now for your future. Fabulous 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Capitol Hill rowhome with classic character and smart modern improvements.”
  • “Sitting on an extraordinary 10,479 square foot lot, nearly unheard of in the District, this property is zoned R-1B and offers both privacy and potential for a buyer looking for space, options, and long-term value.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “beautiful, fully renovated 2-unit with roof-top deck, one block off of H Street” and was “designed for and previously approved for condo conversion.”
More Fresh Finds
wildlife

Today in Hawks around Town – A Mighty Fine Specimen

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Saima for sending: “This fella (possibly a red-tailed hawk) landed on my balcony while I was working from home. I live in Arlington at Pentagon Row.”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Dear PoPville

“my car was blocked from entering my own residential block from an intersection by an aggressively righteous runner”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: If this was a “DC Slow Street, please note that local traffic (IE if you live on the street) is still allowed but the speed limit is set at 15 miles per hour.

“Dear PoPville,

After returning home by car running an errand, my car was blocked from entering my own residential block from an intersection by an aggressively righteous runner. Mind you, he was running against traffic in the oncoming lane, on the street, while not a soul was present on the sidewalk. The man was principled – he literally stood his ground in front of my car by refusing to move, and enthusiastically demanded that I back into the intersection to enter through the oncoming lane where other cars were moving. (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.

“We lost my best bud Max back in early August. He was brave, strong, and beautiful until the end.”

“Tucker is a 4 year old Dutch Shepherd who was adopted 2 years ago.

He was in bad shape when my boyfriend got him and had really terrible anxiety. That’s why he has to go everywhere with his best friend moose.

Quarantine has been great for dogs, especially this guy, because we get to spend more time with them. He loves having us around and has been able to ween off of anxiety medication! And we have gotten so obsessed with him that we became those crazy dog people who incessantly take pictures and created an IG account @tuckduckmoose”

Dear PoPville

“Registering a new car in DC during Covid-19, has anyone done this successfully?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hoping your readers can help me out. I’m a current DC resident with a car registered in DC. I’m in the process of trading in my car and purchasing a used car from a dealer out of state. The DC DMV requires an in person visit to register a new or used vehicle. As we’ve all realized, the DMV is appointment only and when I last checked there were no appointments available through April 2021. (more…)

Dear PoPville

“Student tenant issues in DC due to pandemic”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Olaf Zerbock

“Dear PoPville,

Local colleges have gone remote for the most part for the fall, so many students are not planning to return to dc anytime soon. A student tenant, who is not returning for fall, recently stop paying his share of rent for a group house. He has been trying to find someone to take over his responsibilities for the lease, without much luck. I am curious if and how other landlords may be dealing with similar student tenant issues, since there are a lot of colleges in DC. Thank you.”

Announcement

The Most Parisian Evening in Washington D.C. at the French Embassy 🇫🇷

By French American Chamber of Commerce

🗼 The Most Parisian Evening in Washington D.C.

You’re invited to one of the most exclusive evenings Washington D.C. has ever seen, a night where the Embassy of France transforms into the heart of Paris. Midnight in Paris blends French elegance, world-class gastronomy, and unforgettable energy, without leaving D.C. Not just an event. An experience reserved for those who appreciate the finest things in life.

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