Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by CTB in DC

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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Bars

“Wine Wednesdays at St. Vincent Wine”

By Prince Of Petworth


3212 Georgia Avenue NW courtesy St. Vincent

From an email:

“Wine Wednesdays at St. Vincent Wine:

5 – 7 PM each Wednesday (guests can come anytime during that window);
Guided wine tasting lead by a wine expert, on the cocktail deck overlooking the wine garden (or inside if weather is inclement);
2 ounce pours of 4 lovely and unique wines from St. Vincent Wine’s extensive bottle list; (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 20, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

508 Kenyon Street NW508 Kenyon Street NW

This Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW

  • 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
  • Lower level is a separate rental unit
  • Built-in Airbnb income potential
  • Private patio + secure 2-car parking
  • Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
  • “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
  • “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”
More Fresh Finds
Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

“Pitty Paws in Trinidad”

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Event

DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. 20th Anniversary Celebration

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Penthouse

901 G Street, NW, Penthuse

Washington, District of Columbia 20001

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DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Spirit, Sanctuary, Silence & Sound, an evening honoring Washington, DC’s musical legacy, cultural memory, and community service. Founded in 2006 by Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, DCLM has spent two decades recognizing the musicians, elders, artists, and cultural workers who helped shape DC’s sound.

The celebration will include music, recognition, community gathering, and a special tribute to the symbolic legacy of Ron McNair — astronaut, physicist, and saxophonist. The evening also marks the launch of renewed DCLM programming, including Second Sunday Sound, Silence & Sanctuary, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, and the renewal of an Annual Health Fair connected to DC Legendary Musicians Way near 6th and T Street NW.

Go to DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. 20th Anniversary Celebration Read more
Retail

About those lines – Some Foxtrots were clearing out inventory and giving away free stuff, including wine!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1341 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Jan for sending from Logan Circle:

“At foxtrot 14th street people are lining up for free wine. A person in line told me other locations have handed out free stuff. They were also hoping to get some bottles.People were very surprised by the sudden closing. This location hasn’t been open that long, and has just been renovated. Crazy!”

Thanks to Lindsay for sending from Farragut: (more…)

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