Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

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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Announcement

Top 5 and Climbing: Local Child Needs Votes to Reach #1 in Jr. Ranger Contest Group Phase

By Tiffany Lavinder

Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.

The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.

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History

NPS Leasing Cool Historic Schoolhouse on MacArthur Boulevard!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo Credit: NPS / Autumn Cook

From the National Park Service:

“The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term competitive lease opportunity for the Conduit Road Schoolhouse, a late 1800s one-room schoolhouse, located at 4954 MacArthur Boulevard NW in Rock Creek Park.

The NPS seeks business proposals addressing how offerors would: (more…)

Event

Strength & Softness Memorial Day Weekend Yoga Retreat

Blue Mountain Retreat Center

1032 Hoffmaster Rd.

Knoxville, Maryland 21758

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Join Mindful Movement DC this Memorial Day Weekend for a 3 night yoga retreat to rebalance strength & softness in our lives! During this weekend in the woods, we will create a sacred space to nourish and embrace our whole selves through yoga, meditation, journaling, time in nature, and community building.

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Dear PoPville

“Gas price differences, what gives?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This is a topic that has puzzled me for YEARS and I hope the community can shed some light on it.
In the triangle between Georgia Ave, Pine Branch Ave and Sheridan there’s TWO gas stations: an Exxon to the north and a BP to the South.

The BP is consistently more expensive than the Exxon, no big deal, right? Free Market.
But these days, (more…)

Restaurants

Ethiopian-Mexican Moya, “cross-cultural taqueria”, Opens Today in Shaw near 9:30 Club!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Rey Lopez

Yo!! From a press release:

“Ethiopian-Mexican Moya Opens in Mélange Foods, Inc.

Chef Elias Taddesse debuts his first cross-cultural taqueria experience in Shaw

Where:

Mélange Foods Inc, 2108 8th St. NW

When:

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

What:

Mélange Foods, Inc., one of Shaw’s newest hot spots, is debuting Moya, a taco-filled menu with inspiration from the flavors of Ethiopia. From Michelin-starred chef and Ethiopian native Elias Taddesse, Moya will share space with Doro Soul Food and Mélange DC. (more…)

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