good people

“I was just so impressed with this table at Le Diplomate and hope their generous spirit is something others emulate.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My friend had just broke up with her boyfriend of 4+ years, on top of a pandemic, on top of it being Father’s Day – and she lost her dad in her 20s very unexpectedly.

It’s not the most stable weekend to return to society. But we went out, and not surprisingly at Le Diplomat she needed to step outside while I cancelled our order and closed our drink bill. I ushered my friend outside and told her I would take care of the logistics. When things were settled and I called her she was not at the corner and I began to circle the restaurant. At the end of the units on 14th street I came across a lovely table who had taken my distraught and drunk friend in and were giving her water and bread and genuine understanding. (more…)

Tonight “Chef José Andrés will throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of World Central Kitchen Day at Nationals Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Nationals:

“On Tuesday, June 15 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chef José Andrés will throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of World Central Kitchen Day at Nationals Park. To pay tribute to their incredible philanthropic work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nationals will host the staff and volunteers of World Central Kitchen during Tuesday’s game and have a special pregame ceremony to highlight their efforts. (more…)

“she really made everything okay, and just wanted to send her love!”

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Park Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

We were just at the Columbia Heights dog park (Sunday) and, soon after we arrived, a larger pounced on our terrier, Peanut, and they got into a little scuffle (fortunately he’s okay, just a little nick on his nose!). Talk about terrifying, though, and, once we managed to get the two dogs apart, we just kind of stood there stupefied. (more…)

“I believe the man would have attacked me if he had not stepped In front of me to block him.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday at 1:30pm a man at the Post office walking in loud looking for an employee who no longer works there. I told him that she no longer is there as he was yelling so loud and he came at me …

I forgot to say Thank You to the guy who just intervened in line at the post office when this man snatched my phone out my hand and asked me if i wanted to get slapped!!! (more…)

“He immediately sprinted around the block and appeared ON THE BALCONY spraying a fire extinguisher.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by rebecca yarbrough

Rebecca recounts a helluva a tale last night around 7:30pm:

“Just happened by a blazing balcony fire on 16th St across from Meridian Hill Park. Another bystander and I came across the fire at the same time. He immediately sprinted around the block and appeared ON THE BALCONY spraying a fire extinguisher. Hero!!!”

P. adds: “He took the fire extinguisher from my hands and we both ran to the balcony (I was at the balcony door until he yelled to empty the place). It was my neighbor’s home.”

“Here’s a clip of him going after the flames with the fire extinguisher” (more…)

“ISO Good Samaritan who helped w/steaming Jeep hood”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Eric P.

“Dear PoPville,

I’m in search of a Good Samaritan who helped me when my car broke down in Petworth earlier today (Tuesday), and hoping you can help connect us so I can return items he lent me to get my car running again.

At around 11 a.m. today (Tuesday April 13), a man saw that the hood of my red Jeep was erupting steam and brought me a container of water and a rag before going back inside. (more…)

“I wasn’t able to get in touch with the owner of the car and if I caused any damage I’d love to make up for it!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

On Sunday afternoon around 4pm, I was doing a 3 point turn and accidentally backed into a parked car. I wasn’t able to get out of my car on the spot so I pulled my car around to park and write a note, and by then, the other driver had returned and was already driving off! (more…)

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