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Published March 21, 2025 at 6:25AM

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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.

Rental of the Day: 1401 Columbia Rd NW Unit 319, Washington

Published September 3, 2026 at 4:45PM

Address: 1401 Columbia Rd NW Unit 319, Washington, DC, 20009
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Type: 1 BR, 1 BA, condo — 547 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,150

This conveniently located condominium is in the heart of Columbia Heights, with charming details and move in ready. The unit features stainless steel appliances (including an in-unit washer/dryer!) with a private balcony facing the courtyard, while the spacious bedroom has plenty of closet space and a nook to be used for an at home office space. With recessed lighting, 9 foot ceilings, and modern fixtures, this property is a great find. The unit is just steps to the Yellow and Green Metro lines, Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Washington Sports Club, and Lidl Grocery Store, while the building features a gated courtyard with mini dog park, and common laundry room. Tenant pays for electricity and renters insurance and the $200 move in fee. Pets case by case. Option for keeping the furniture on request.

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#Rental of the Day

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…)

Animal Fix

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

Art All Night with District Bridges

September 11, 2026 5:00 pm -12:00 am

Event location

Washington DC

3210 Mt Pleasant St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20010

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District Bridges is thrilled to announce its FIVE events as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Art All Night with support from the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD.)

From local artists, circus performers, live bands, dance, theatre, improv, storytelling, and so much more, these festivals celebrate art in all its forms and highlight the unique culture of each neighborhood.

“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…)