Dear PoPville

“I don’t mind getting a check for $10K, but this is a waste of my tax dollars.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user DCbmyers

“Dear PoPville,

I am currently going through a very frustrating eviction process. I have a young gentleman living in my home, who cannot keep a job for more than a couple of weeks because he is too irresponsible and lazy to show up to work. He stopped paying rent a while ago and I have offered multiple times to let him off of his lease and let him find more affordable housing. But why, when he can live for free!

His eviction was scheduled and I was appalled that DC Housing services plans to cut him a check for almost $10,000 to pay his 7 months of back rent and prevent his eviction last minute under the ERAP program. They are fully aware that he does not have a job and will not be paying rent next month and I will most likely be starting a second eviction for him in April. (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.

“Captain Luna Galacticat (@LuckyLuna_Cats) guards her family stash of disinfectant wipes!”

“Potato (Poe for short) – North Michigan Park”

Medical

“As of now, all shows are going on as planned”

By Prince Of Petworth


815 V Street, NW

From the 9:30 Club/I.M.P.:

“Dear Music Lover,

Simply put, our venues exist to enhance people’s enjoyment of life. So, it’s natural that the wellbeing of our staff, patrons, artists and the community are always at the forefront of our thinking. Like other organizations, we’re taking additional precautions, such as adding supplementary cleaning staff and providing hand sanitizer stations in addition to the ever-present soap in the restrooms.

By now, everyone knows to cover their mouth when they cough and sneeze, wash their hands with soap for 20 seconds, avoid touching their faces – but, as always, if anyone isn’t feeling well, the responsible thing to do is to stay home. This goes for everyone.

As of now, all shows are going on as planned and attendance has not been affected. (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
Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Columbia Heights

“A man who is allegedly part of the extremely infamous Triad Chinese organized crime gang apparently abducted someone and held them against their will at our apartment building until the FBI figured it out”

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

From MPD:

“Thursday, February 27, 2020

A Roman Arms Micro Draco 7.62 caliber semiautomatic rifle, a Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun, and a Smith & Wesson M&P .380 caliber handgun (all pictured above) were recovered in the 2400 block of 14th Street, Northwest. CCN: 20-035-548″


14th and Belmont Street, NW during a previous incident

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to pass along an alarming article published by the Washington Post two days ago which outlines an FBI raid that was performed at our apartment building Capitol View on 14th a couple of weeks ago. A man who is allegedly part of the extremely infamous Triad Chinese organized crime gang apparently abducted someone and held them against their will at our apartment building until the FBI figured it out, and surrounded and raided the premises. We saw FBI agents with bullet proof vests on as we arrived at our building that day, but did not get any details as to what was going on.

If you read the article, it is really unbelievable. There were Uzi’s and really hardcore drugs found in his apartment. (more…)

Rideshare

“Top 10 Lost Items in DC Uber Rides” (Spoiler they’re exactly what you think they’d be but I need a break from crime and coronavirus)

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo completely unrelated to items lost by PoPville flickr user John Cochrane

From Uber:

“Top 10 Lost Items in DC Uber Rides:

  1. Phone/camera

  2. Wallet/purse

  3. Keys

  4. Backpack/bag/folders/box/luggage

  5. Clothing

  6. headphones/speakers

  7. Glasses

  8. Vape/e-cig

  9. Umbrella

  10. ID/license

Unique Items Forgotten in DC (more…)

Brightwood Park

“The officer suggested it may be a domestic dispute i.e. angry BF/GF seeking revenge”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Last night my wife and I heard what sounded like two cars hitting each other. Turns out it was a car swiping the side of a minivan. But when I went outside seconds later, I found a white sedan collide head-pn into the parked minivan and then drive off into the alley, followed by another car. I called the police and gave them a statement, and I suggested that it looked intentional. (more…)

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