Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


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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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Pleasant Plains

“Restaurant serving pizza and other Italian-influenced, wood-fired fare” coming to new Development near 9:30 Club

By Prince Of Petworth


945 Florida Avenue, NW

Whoa haven’t checked in on this development in a minute. A liquor license placard posted for Wm. Mulherin’s Sons says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant serving pizza and other Italian-influenced, wood-fired fare. Applicant is applying for a Summer Garden Endorsement with 40 seats. Total seating inside is 200 with a Total Occupancy Load of 275.”

Their website says:

“Wm. Mulherin’s Sons started with the discovery of a derelict, abandoned 100-year old whiskey blending and bottling facility on the S. E. Corner of Front and Master St. The building was constructed in 1890 and has been converted into a restaurant and boutique hotel serving urban, wood-fired Italian.” (more…)

wildlife

Friends of the White Whale Society Presents

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to David for sending from Mount Pleasant. Captain Cooper with the assist.

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send 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.

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
Crime

7:15pm Stabbing inside the SW Waterfront Metro Station

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“MPD officers are supporting Metro Transit Police with an assault that occurred at the SW Waterfront Metro station at approximately 7:15 PM. One juvenile victim of that assault was located at the Archives-Navy Memorial with a stab wound. Metro Transit Police will be handling the investigation and anyone with information related to the assault should contact Transit Police at 202-962-2121.”

Alan Henney reported:

“About 15-20 teens were seen fighting, two persons got stabbed: a 17yr-old boy with a wound to his hip and an older man with a defensive cut to his hands.”

Event

Messy: A Literary Launch Event at Lost City Books

Lost City Books

2467 18th St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Website Contact Social

To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!

Go to Messy: A Literary Launch Event at Lost City Books Read more
BikeDC

Conte’s Bike Shop Confirms It’s Taking over The Bike Rack space in Logan

By Prince Of Petworth


1412 Q Street, NW via The Bike Rack

Scuttlebutt confirmed!! From Conte’s Bike Shop:

“We are proud to announce the opening of our 14th location off 14th Street NW in Washington, DC. The shop will likely look familiar to many in the #BikeDC world, and for good reason: for the past 13 years, this space housed our friends @bikerackdc. The Logan Circle community of cyclists is among the most vibrant, active, and passionate we’ve ever encountered, and we are excited to get to know you and your bikes as we get settled in our new home.

We hope you’ll come by and say hello in the coming days, we’d love to introduce ourselves – although we would imagine you will recognize many of the faces you’ll see.” (more…)

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By Prince Of Petworth


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Library

“Every year the Lone Book Ranger visits our little free library leaving some free wrapped new books!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Nicole for getting is into the weekend on the good foot. From Woodridge:

“Every year the Lone Book Ranger visits our little free library leaving some free wrapped new books! It is so much fun! Has anyone else seen these?”

Lone Book Ranger’s twitter says:

“Bookslinger fighting for truth, justice, & the book reading way by donating books to Little Free Libraries in DC. Hi ho books, away!”

Dear PoPville

“hoping to get some reader feedback on all of the tips and tricks for new home owners”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood

“Dear PoPville,

After being long time renters in DC we are finally buying a house! Over the years I have seen various posts about security camera rebates, green energy programs, and other helpful tips and tricks for getting the best out of the programs the city has to offer to home owners. Unfortunately a lot of this info is now out of date or scattered around the internet deep in random comment sections. My hope is to start a thread where readers can find all of these helpful tips about these programs in one place. Please share your wisdom!”

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