LGBTQ

“Landlord demanding Pride decorations be removed at 13th & U Street NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

After installing Pride decorations outside their 3-unit row house, residents of 2014 13th Street NW (at 13th and U) received the following notice from EJF Rental Services LLC:

On Thu., May 29, 2025, at 5:15 PM, EJF Rentals wrote:

We hope you’re doing well and enjoying your home!

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep our community looking its best and to stay in line with property guidelines, we kindly ask that all flags, banners, and other personal items be removed from the property fence by June 1, 2025.

This request is just about (more…)

Crisis Averted: “The decision to close Dupont Circle Park is being rescinded.” After “Department of the Interior, at the request of MPD, decided to shut down Dupont Circle” from Thursday to Monday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker shares the good news:

“I spoke with Chief Smith this morning and I’m glad to report that the decision to close DuPont Circle Park is being rescinded. The Park is central to the lgbtq community, and neighbors will be able to enjoy it this year for World Pride.”

Thanks to (another) Zach for sharing the original news: “This was emailed from the Mayor’s Office to a Dupont Circle ANC.” (more…)

The District Eagle (Bar) is Landing Again – Likely on U Street!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1357 U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I have on a very good source that the Eagle bar is returning on Jan 22nd. My source tells me they will be at 1357 U Street NW.

My guess is it’s different owners than the folks who had the DC Eagle up to 2020 (which was in NE)… looking this up led me down an interesting rabbit hole on the ownership structure and relationship between the Eagle bars in different cities (apparently there is none!)

Anyway, fun news about another gay bar!”

Another spots their IG: (more…)

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