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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H Street NE

Beans & Bánh Mì “That chaotic wholesome vibe of breaking bread with friends” available at Henceforth, on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Well this sounds awesome!

Available “Mon & Thu thru Sat 11a-3p @henceforth_dc (1335 H Street, NE)
Hoa Thịnh Đốn, DC”

Check out their menu here.

“Beans & Bánh Mì is a counter service coffee and sandwich concept featuring Vietnamese cà phê and bánh mì. This concept is the brainchild of Vietnamese American siblings Ha-Hoa Hamano and Nam Dang, and college friend Hudson Tang.”

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 27, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

914 N St NW
914 N St NW

This Shaw rowhome has a built-in Airbnb on a Michelin-starred block: 914 N St NW

  • 2-unit Shaw rowhome (live + rent)
  • Separate lower-level Airbnb unit
  • Block from Blagden Alley’s Michelin spots
  • One block to the Mt Vernon/Convention Center Metro
  • Spa bath, exposed brick, courtyard garden

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 3BR/2FB/2HB “custom-designed trophy penthouse” at VIO and is “complete with expansive covered and uncovered terraces, outdoor dining and lounge areas, a rooftop garden, skylight, fire features, grill, and panoramic riverfront views,” all for $11M.
  • “Lofts 14 is one of Logan Circle’s most distinctive contemporary condominium residences,” and this two-level [2BR/3Ba] penthouse with 16-foot ceilings opens onto a 475-square-foot private rooftop terrace with northern and western city views.
  • “Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable [3BR/3.5BA Columbia Heights/Petworth] home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “stunning, fully renovated brick Colonial in the heart of Hillcrest” on “a rare 0.42-acre lot with a huge driveway and 2-car attached garage,” with an “expansive daylight basement” that’s “ideal as an in-law suite, au pair quarters, or income-generating accessory dwelling unit.”
Crime

About the almost 100 Gunshots Fired Saturday Night in Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

The ANC Rep for the area, Ashley Schapitl, had posted:

“There was a shootout in our ANC last night. A family with kids is looking to move after 15 years here. A neighbor who has lived here 30 years said he’s never heard so many shots. I wish our mayoral candidates would stop pretending the District’s violent crime crisis is fixed.

Update: MPD recovered nearly 100 shell casings from this scene—horrifying. Local leaders are taking this with the seriousness it demands, and I want to thank @DCPoliceDept @LAppiah @Wendell_Felder @charlesallen for their work to investigate the incident and its root causes.”

“Statement From Councilmember Felder on March 14th Hill East Incident

The shooting that took place in Hill East the evening of Saturday March 14th was an upsetting experience for neighbors, and my thoughts go out to the families who were put in this dangerous situation. Since being made aware of the incident, I’ve visited the site and been in conversations with residents who live in the area. Residents have shared that they’ve repeatedly contacted MPD regarding this location and have submitted multiple 311 requests related to abandoned vehicles, trash accumulation, and illegal dumping nearby. (more…)

Event

Out of Many, One: 18th Street Singers Concert

St. Mark's Capitol Hill

301 A Street Southeast

Washington, District of Columbia 20003

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18th Street Singers presents Out of Many, One, a concert exploring the complexity, challenges, and possibilities of the American experience through a rich tapestry of choral music. Centered around Randall Thompson’s The Peaceable Kingdom, the program features music that reflects the breadth of the American experience, drawing from spirituals, folk traditions, and choral masterworks alongside contemporary voices redefining the genre today.

In this 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Out of Many, One reflects on the many voices, stories, and identities that shape our nation and invites audiences to imagine a more just, inclusive, and compassionate future.

Go to Out of Many, One: 18th Street Singers Concert Read more
Columbia Heights

MPD seeks suspect in daytime shooting Sunday, March 1st in Columbia Heights.

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a shooting in Columbia Heights.

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 3:26 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras in the area and can be seen in the pictures and video below: (more…)

Downtown

Curiosities continue at the Hotel Harrington (Sold to the The Georgetown Company in February)

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and E Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

This continues to fascinate: When out for lunch and again, I saw a couple leave the Hotel Harrington and lock the lobby door behind them. They were perhaps in their 30s, dressed casually. Maybe they’re the caretakers? Hopefully, not in the sense of the Overlook Hotel.”

When we last posted a commenter shared: (more…)

Bars

The Situation Room by Polymarket is opening, allegedly, this Friday in Washington, D.C. “Imagine a sports bar… but just for situation monitoring…”

By Prince Of Petworth


address, as of yet, unknown

Thanks to Ford for sending to us: “The bitcoin bar is almost quaint by comparison. [Not listing the location] is a bold strategy for something opening in two days. Polymarket did do that free grocery store pop-up thing in New York so this could be a takeover of an existing space, presumably one that has no interest in March Madness. Could also be total bullshit.”

Polymarket shares this morning:

“We’re excited to announce ‘The Situation Room’ by Polymarket is coming to Washington, D.C.

The world’s first bar dedicated to monitoring the situation.

Imagine a sports bar… but just for situation monitoring — live X feeds, flight radar, Bloomberg terminals, and Polymarket screens. (more…)

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