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Published March 21, 2025 at 6:25AM

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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Nationals

New Nationals $5 Concessions Menu (including beer!!) will be Available EVERY Tuesday this Season

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 3:45PM

From an email:

“wanted to make sure you saw the new $5 menu that will be available at Nationals Park every Tuesday this season and at our exhibition game on Monday, March 24, vs. the Orioles.
The menu includes (more…)

History

Archeological Finds Vol. 102 – FENTY!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 3:25PM

Thanks to David for sending this old yard sign from Adams Morgan:

“from the 2010 Reelect Adrian Fenty campaign.”

If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.

A post from Silver Mirror Facial Bar

Save $100 on $500 this Mother’s Day with a Silver Mirror gift card

Published May 5, 2026 at 10:45AM

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This Mother’s Day treat the special someone in your life to a personalized Silver Mirror facial. From services ranging from Anti-Aging facials to Dermaplaning, Silver Mirror’s personalized facials are exactly the type of luxury she’s craving.

Through May 11th Silver Mirror is offering a Mother’s Day special with $100 Off $500 gift card purchases at SilverMirror.com.

Train

“Coming Spring 2025: All-New, High-Speed NextGen Acela”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 3:05PM

via Amtrak

From Amtrak:

“Get ready for next-level train travel in America

NextGen Acela is faster, smoother, and will offer more departures between major city centers from Washington, DC, to New York to Boston and destinations in between. Designed with innovative features and amenities, you can experience First Class and Business Class travel on America’s only high-speed rail service. Check back for the latest updates.

New premium amenities (more…)

Announcement

The Most Parisian Evening in Washington D.C. at the French Embassy 🇫🇷

By French American Chamber of Commerce

Published May 8, 2026

🗼 The Most Parisian Evening in Washington D.C.

You’re invited to one of the most exclusive evenings Washington D.C. has ever seen, a night where the Embassy of France transforms into the heart of Paris. Midnight in Paris blends French elegance, world-class gastronomy, and unforgettable energy, without leaving D.C. Not just an event. An experience reserved for those who appreciate the finest things in life.

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 2:55PM

“Shepherd Park, 7 a.m. Friday,1/17”

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 joining Friends of the PoPville Society.

#Snow Dogs

Event

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

May 31, 2026 2:45 pm -6:00 pm

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

“Tubman Elementary Students Rally to Save School From Devastating $1.2 Million Budget Cut”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 2:30PM | Updated March 20, 2025 at 5:28PM

photo by Marine Pradel

From a press release:

“On Wednesday, March 19 dozens of students, parents, and teachers took over the steps at Tubman Elementary to rally to save the school from a devastating $1.2 million budget cut – the largest cut any DCPS school is facing. (more…)

Rental of the Day

Today’s Rental was chosen for the light, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 2:00PM

This rental is located at 1805 Belmont near 18th Street. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

Dear PoPville

“It’s been 90 days and they still haven’t properly secured the site.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

If you remember, there was a building collapse (1111/1113 V Street, NW) over Christmas and a man died. Last week these appeared on the remaining building walls: (more…)

#signs of the times

Dupont Circle

Update: Bloom DC Decided to stay open after all! We are approaching Oriental Rug Store Closing Sale Territory.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 12:50PM | Updated March 21, 2025 at 9:06AM

1719 Connecticut Ave, NW

Just saying…

Or it’s a resurrection actually: (more…)

Navy Yard

Helluva Way to Wake Up: Air Raid Like Sirens/Fire Alarms at Nats Park edition Have a listen

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2025 at 12:25PM

“Dear PoPville,

Any chance you have intel on the Nats Park fire alarms going off during the early morning? We’ve been woken up over the last few weeks at 6:48am (today 3/20), 6:50am (Tuesday 3/18) and 7:25am (3/7) and 9am last Sunday (3/16). (more…)