DC Government

“Important News for This Weekend’s (Farmers) Markets”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Paul Fain

From FRESHFARM:

“We are now wrapping up week four since so much of the world has changed, and our market team and farmers and producers continue to adapt every day. Earlier this week, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser issued new orders requiring the implementation of social distancing protocols at retail food sellers, including grocery stores and farmers markets. We have applied for waivers for each of our DC markets and are pleased to announce that Monroe Street, H Street NE, Columbia Heights, and Dupont have all been approved to operate this weekend! We will continue to work closely with the Mayor’s office to ensure that our farmers markets can be in compliance with the new regulations. Stay tuned for additional announcements on social media and our website.

At ALL of our markets, we ask that shoppers please follow these rules: (more…)

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
History

Archeological Finds Vol. 36 – Old Perfume Bottles?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jeffrey for sending:

“Not nearly as cool as that rolling rock bottle, but I found these two tiny bottles in the dirt in my backyard. No idea what they might have been used for, or what their vintage is. My house is an 1870-ish rowhouse, the first building built on its block near Garrison Elementary.

I cleaned ’em up as well as I could and they’ve been holding these roses for years now.”

Ed. Note: Old perfume bottles?

If you have a photo of a neat find from your house or place of work please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail.com thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.

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
Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix – AdoPtville

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share for the regular fix 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. AdoPtville is run by two volunteers who compile these pets weekly from local shelters.

This is Coco, a 19-year-old cuddle bug! Her hobbies include joining you in the shower, drinking from the tap and watching your toilet flush. She’s basically part fishing cat! I

n her spare time she enjoys sleeping by your feet all through the night and being by your side! If you’re lucky, she even lets you sleep in most mornings! She’s a quiet, mature, exceptionally social lady looking for a home where she can cuddle up with her new human bffs. If you’re interested in meeting her, contact her foster mom at [email protected]. As an added bonus, if you’re over 50, her adoption fee is waived as part of Humane Rescue Alliance’s Boomer’s Buddies program! Standard adoption procedures apply.

Just about four pounds of fun! Radish is a tiny little guy, with a huge personality. His favorite activities, as far as his foster family can tell, are napping, snuggling, doing classic Chihuahua zoomies in the yard, and then napping some more. He’s sharing his temporary home with another small dog and the occasional cat, and adores them equally. A bit fearful of young children (they do move pretty fast!), he’d likely do best in an adult home, and would thrive in a home with another dog, or be content to simply be the apple (radish?) of your eye and get all the attention.

Email his foster mom at [email protected] for more information on this tiny man! As an added bonus, if you’re over 50, Radish’s adoption fee is waived as part of the Humane Rescue Alliance’s Boomer’s Buddies program! Standard adoption procedures apply.

Fundraiser

“Donate to Our Emergency Weekend Bag Program”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Kari for passing this on from the DC Food Project:

“Our team at DC Food Project has launched an Emergency Weekend Bag Program. As we face these uncertain times, our team recognizes the many challenges that families might be facing during this pandemic – our Weekend Bag Program aims to help those in critical need.

With meal sites up and running and other various organizations stepping in to help, our hope is that students and families are getting what they need. BUT — we also recognize the many challenges that families might be facing. (more…)

Columbia Heights

Driver Flips SUV on 16th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Matt sends the photo above from 16th and Irving at 1:50pm.

DCFD reported: “Crash with rollover 16th & Irving Sts NW. Vehicle on its side. No entrapment. #DCsBravest assessing any injuries.”

Jonathan reports: “16th Street is shut down at Irving, about a dozen police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. A car flipped onto its roof on the sidewalk.” (more…)

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