Dear PoPville

“What semi-affordable options, if any, are left in this city for those of us seeking a conventional gym?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been a member of VIDA Fitness in Mount Vernon Triangle since first coming to DC for an internship in 2013. I never fooled myself about VIDA, its parent “lifestyle company,” or their target affluent customer base. It was expensive for me then. It’s expensive for me now. The monthly fee, just over $100, was always a bit of a splurge. Other than rent and student loan payments, my VIDA membership is my greatest monthly expense. I justified it to myself because (1) being physically active was and still is very important to me, (2) it was the most conveniently located gym to where I lived, and (3) the facility was high quality. (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.

“I’d like to introduce you to Harley, our one-year-old part-Bernese Mountain Dog, part-Collie ball of love and agoraphobia. She’s the happiest puppy in the world, just as long as you don’t make her go outside in the big city!

Here she is hugging our Columbia Heights/Pleasant Plains condo floor after a ride in our terrifying car, like a newly-released hostage kissing the tarmac after stepping off a long flight home.”

“Scout and Atticus spreading Christmas cheer in SW DC!”

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 20, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

508 Kenyon Street NW508 Kenyon Street NW

This Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW

  • 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
  • Lower level is a separate rental unit
  • Built-in Airbnb income potential
  • Private patio + secure 2-car parking
  • Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
  • “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
  • “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”
More Fresh Finds
BikeDC

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Anthony Bravo

Thanks to Anthony for sending: “M St NE cycle track in NoMa getting a little extra protection today.”


Photo by Adam Hlava

Thanks to Adam for solving the Union Station Without Remorse filming query: “Confirmed Michael B. Jordan filming at Union Station now”

And now, sadly, the bad and the ugly: (more…)

Dear PoPville

Let’s Talk Tipping!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On the last pickup day before Christmas I like to put out an envelope with a card and a few bucks for the workers who pick up my trash and recycling all year. Since they’re picked up separately I put out two envelopes. I didn’t want to brave leaving the envelopes out overnight so this morning around 7:30 I put out the two cans and taped an envelope to each lid. I happened to look out around 8:30 and noticed that the recycling had been picked up and the trash hadn’t – and both envelopes were gone!

I have to assume that either the recyclers took it, or a grinchly passerby. If the recyclers took it, does anyone know if the DPW workers have any sort of tip-pooling? Were they safe-guarding it for their trash-collecting brothers? Or was it just pilfered? At this point it’s too late but I’m curious what became of it.”

Let’s also take this opportunity to share who else do we tip, and if you feel comfortable how much do you give them.

Restaurants

“Demo permit at old Kapnos space on 14th Street.” New Restaurant from Boston’s COJE management group coming

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and W Street, NW

Thanks to Greg for sending: “Any idea what’s coming? This is just a demo permit.”

Thanks to Paige for letting me know: “New permits up at 14th and W in the old Kapnos space. Permitted to Chris Jamison, of COJE management group based in Boston. Super popular restaurants up there like Lolita’s, Yvonne’s, and Raku.” (more…)

History

Behold – The Oldest and Coolest Commemorative SmarTrip Cards

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Mike

A simple twitter query and wondering when my Nats World Series card would arrive have bloomed the greatest responses. Let’s look back on the greatest commemorative SmarTrip cards.


Photo by afawzy

Ed. Note: If you have some more classics – please email to [email protected] and I’ll add them to this list. Thanks! And thanks to all who dug them out for us.

Check out so many more awesome ones: (more…)

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