Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

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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Restaurants

SWEET ALERT: Free Gelato Scoop from DOLCEZZA Today (5–7 pm!!) – Happy 22nd Anniversary!

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“DOLCEZZA, D.C.’s award-winning gelateria, is also celebrating 22 years since they opened their first shop in D.C. with the sweetest kind of birthday party: free gelato.

On Tuesday, July 21 from 5–7 pm, all DOLCEZZA locations (with the exception of the Hirshhorn Museum) will be offering guests a free scoop of its limited-edition Chocotorta gelato. (more…)

Columbia Heights

Readers Report Multiple (15+) Gun Shots Fired near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park around 1:20pm Today (Tuesday) MPD confirms “evidence of a shooting and destroyed property”

By Prince Of Petworth


National Guard troops spotted at entrance (15th and Euclid St, NW) of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park on Sunday afternoon.

“Dear PoPville,

There was a shooting – I swear 15+ shots – around 1:20pm right at the meridian hill/malcolm x park entrance on 16th and Euclid. Terrifying. I thought it was fireworks because there were SO many shots in a row.”

Another reader writes:

“Another (shooting) at 17th and Euclid NW about an hour ago. (1:25pm)”

MPD tells me via email: (more…)

Dating

Missed Connection – Boston Logan airport (flying to DC) Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was at Boston Logan airport (Sunday July 19) flying to DCA and kept noticing this guy in the airport. First while going through security around 4:30pm, in different lines, and then we ended up at the same gate for American Airlines Flight 1557 (5:23 pm) — which I was trying to get on standby for. Unfortunately, (more…)

U Street

“I can’t believe it…they are actually taking the tracks out!”

By Prince Of Petworth


11th Street NW, “Working south until either U or S Street.”

Thanks to Krishna for sending from 11th and Florida Ave, NW:

“…most people don’t realize that the stretch of 11th has such a bad road service because of the tracks buried underneath… the road surface breaks down because of the tracks underneath it.

I can’t believe it…they are actually taking the tracks out! (more…)

Event

2026 Renovators House Tour

Event location

Capitol Hill

TBD

Washington, District Of Columbia 20003

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Step Inside. Get Inspired. Support Our Schools.

Join us for the 2026 Renovators House Tour on Sunday, October 18, from 12–5 PM! Tour unique Capitol Hill homes, discover creative renovations and design ideas, and connect with the people and businesses behind them.

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Georgetown

End of an Era: Pizzeria Paradiso – “After 24 incredible years, Pizzeria Paradiso will close its doors on M Street.”

By Prince Of Petworth


3282 M Street, NW

Sad news shared by the great Pizzeria Paradiso yesterday:

“ANNOUNCEMENT: After 24 incredible years, Pizzeria Paradiso will close its doors on M Street. The final day will be Sunday July 26th, when we will host an open-door farewell celebration—no ticket or reservation required. Ruth Gresser (Founder/Owner) and Carlos Delgado Gonzalez (Managing Partner) will be present at 1pm to offer a complimentary farewell toast for all guests. The farewell celebration will include free slices and salads (while supplies last) as a thank you to the community.

Since opening in 2002, this location has served as a true Georgetown anchor. We have so much to be proud of as we look back on nearly a quarter-century of memories: (more…)

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