Columbia Heights

“community effort to kill these effing rats”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Could get some traction on this rat abatement petition in Columbia Heights. We only need 6 more houses on the Kenyon/Lamont block between 11th and 13th St for consideration. Any help promoting this community effort to kill these effing rats would be appreciated. With the re-opening of Harriet Tubman any day now, this would be welcomed in this area.

In order to qualify for the block treatment, we need at least 15 unique households on the block or adjacent to the block neighborhood. Right now, we only have 9. Without the 15, we don’t meet the DC Health threshold. They’ve kept open the petition until Tuesday.

Other blocks can also sign up for treatment through this as well.”

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Free2Move’s New DC Home Area, Readers report: “Your Home Area is [d]evolving” – “Isn’t this a violation of the DC Human Rights Act?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if anyone else saw this: I just got an email from Free2Move stating that the “home area” is updated. They sure weren’t lying: it looks like you can’t park and end your trip anywhere north of Taylor St, and that’s only a brief bit in Petworth. Everywhere else is much farther south, and Georgetown/Glover Park and parts north look totally cut off for the most part.

I live near Ft. Totten and I’m basically screwed unless I keep the car for a day and return it in the newly-designated area, which is ridiculous. (more…)

BikeDC

“I was struck by gunfire while (bike) riding home from work…You were there for me until the EMTs took me away. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me.”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by D. Garrett

“Dear PoPville and the MBT Community,

On July 28th, around 5:30 p.m., I was struck by gunfire while riding home from work on the 8th Street NE section of the bike trail (the section of protected bike lanes across from the Dew Drop Inn.) I was riding fast, trying to beat the storm and deciding whether to stop at Trader Joe’s to pick up some vegetables when I heard gunshots. They were all around me. Moments later, I was lying on the street, trying to make sense of what had happened and bleeding.

Then, all of you showed up.

I can’t thank you all enough. You asked all the right questions, (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for September 16, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1840 Primrose Rd NW
1840 Primrose Rd NW

A mid-century retreat on the edge of Rock Creek Park—with a rare chance to buy the two lots next door: 1840 Primrose Rd NW

  • One-third acre bordering Rock Creek Park

  • Vaulted ceilings and walls of glass

  • 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, move-in ready

  • Room for a pool or sport court

  • Three contiguous lots available together

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9BR/9.5BA French-style estate on more than an acre in Wesley Heights, with over 15,000 square feet of living space, a swimming pool, pool house, and sweeping private grounds—all for $19M.

  • “A beautifully updated detached single-family home offering exceptional space, character, and outdoor living in sought-after AU Park. This home features a large fenced backyard, rear patio, private upper-level deck, and detached one-car garage—all just minutes from Tenleytown, Janney & Deal schools, Metro, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences.”

  • “Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. The first floor has a bedroom, full bath, and family room that opens to a private fenced backyard, which is a genuine rarity in the neighborhood.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “newly renovated three bedroom home” that “blends modern comfort with loads of charm—all nestled on a quiet neighborhood with easy access to downtown DC” and offers “a fully-finished lower-level (that) features a bedroom as well as a full bathroom, laundry area, and additional living room space.”

Event

Friends of Soldiers Home Fall Festival

Event location

Armed Forces Retirement Home

140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest

Washington DC, District Of Columbia 20011

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🍂 Fall is here — and so is FOSH Fall Fest!

For twelve years, Friends of the Soldiers Home has kicked off autumn the right way — and we're not stopping now.

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In Happier Hirshhorn News – “On October 31, the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden reopens”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Rendering of “Kuen’s Surface” (2008) by Hiroshi Sugimoto on the art platform in the central garden by DarcStudio. Courtesy Hirshhorn”

Exciting news from the Hirshhorn:

“A garden takes time. Anticipation starts now. 🌿✨

On October 31, the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden reopens, reimagined by Hiroshi Sugimoto. Expect more art, more ways in, and more room for the free artist talks, performances, tours, artmaking and a-ha moments you already love. (more…)

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