DC Government

“we now see animals going in and out of the house and have just recently heard animals behind the party walls from inside our house”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We live next to a vacant rowhome, that DC won’t declare a vacant property because a kind neighbor mows the lawn. We filed a number of 311 complaints over the years but to no avail. But we know the owner has been in a long term facility for over 6 years and would occasionally send a friend or worker to co into the house. The house is in super bad shape and any reasonable passerby can tell it’s vacant However we now see animals going in and out of the house and have just recently heard animals behind the party walls from inside our house. (more…)

Dupont Circle

Dagger: WBJ says Kramerbooks will be moving from Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Oh no!!! Thanks to all who messaged us the Washington Business Journal article by Alex Koma:

“It’s official: Kramerbooks owner Steve Salis says he’s ready to move the hybrid bookshop-cafe out of its Dupont Circle home.

He doesn’t have a new location to announce yet, but this would mark the end of Kramer’s 44-year run in the neighborhood.”

STAY TUNED.

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 13, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

5309 14th Street NW
5309 14th Street NW

A 16th St Heights Tudor with a rare two-car garage and a hidden yoga loft just hit the market: 5309 14th St NW

  • Turn-of-the-century Tudor charm
  • Huge lot with two-car garage
  • Calacatta quartz chef’s kitchen
  • Exposed loft for yoga or reading
  • Wood-burning fireplace and sunroom

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/5.5BA detached townhome compound with a guest house, home theatre, gym and swimming pool in Georgetown—all for $14M.
  • “Luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community.”
  • “Over 1,500 square feet of refined interior living space at The Adora, a rare offering that seamlessly blends historic character with modern luxury in the heart of Shaw.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in the heart of Petworth” with a “low condo fee that covers gas and water.”
More Fresh Finds
Crime

So about that MASSIVE police response we talked about Monday morning

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Arrest Made in an Armed Carjacking and an Officer Involved Shooting

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Agents from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau, and members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Field Office are investigating an arrest made in an armed carjacking, burglary I and an officer involved shooting that occurred in the District. (more…)

quality of life

Despite it all Awesome Abounds Vol. 22

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Kate for sending the awesomeness above: “Every morning someone updates the date on the sidewalk of S Street NW between 14th and 15th, and I appreciate that person. (My dog decided he wanted to be in the photo too. I also appreciate my dog.)”

Please email your awesomeness to [email protected] and let me know where you found it.

Much more awesomeness: (more…)

Event

Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond

Penn Social

801 E St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Website

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.

Go to Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond Read more
Dear PoPville

“Stimulus payments question”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I had a job for all of 2018 that paid a salary that would have precluded me from receiving any stimulus payment due to Coronavirus. However, I was laid off in March 2019 and my income was reduced.

I filed my 2019 tax return by the original April filing deadline and my 2019 income is in an amount that should receive the full $1,200 stimulus payment. However, I just used the IRS’ tool to track payments, and it states I am ineligible. (more…)

Bars

Uh Oh, Building Home to Hill Prince Listed for Sale

By Prince Of Petworth


1337 H Street, NE via BrightMLS

Update from Hill Prince: “The landlord has apparently put the building for sale. The business is not currently for sale.”

Yikes thanks to Mike for sending this listing for Hill Prince, which could mean something or could mean nothing:

“Current use is a Restaurant /Bar. Space for expansion. Carriage house rear alley . Seller will hold some financing.”

It’s listed at $4,900,000.

Capitol Hill

Montmartre and 7th Hill Pizza Permanently Closed near Eastern Market

By Prince Of Petworth


327 7th Street, SE.

Well this is crushing. Thanks to all who messaged us about 7th Hill and Montmartre. The Hill is Home with a particularly sad quote:

“When I asked him [chef/owner Stephane Lezla] whether he’d like to reopen somewhere else, he is categorical in saying that he is done: “I still have to process all this. (more…)

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