LGBTQ - PoPville

“The incident was saddening & shocking, but I wanted to send out a sincere thank you”

Published June 20, 2023 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Early Saturday morning our house was unfortunately subject to an awful act of verbal, homophobic hate, and destruction, which we painfully witnessed from in our home while anxiously waiting on the Metropolitan Police Department to respond to our duress.

The incident was saddening & shocking, but I wanted to send out a sincere thank you to not only the MPD, who handled the matter seriously and efficiently, but to the good Samaritans we witnessed confront the aggressor and then (more…)

“We’re sooo excited to announce RUSH—an all new gay bar coming soon to 9th & U!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 13, 2023 at 12:45PM | Updated June 13, 2023 at 3:57PM

Thanks to a tipster for passing on the IG from Rush Bar and Lounge: (more…)

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Continuing Coverage of the Q Street Barbies Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 13, 2023 at 9:35AM

Thanks to Ata and Jen for sending:

“The Barbie Pond on Q Street is decked out for Pride- and with a timely message!”

#LGBTQ

Happy June 1st! You know what that means?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2023 at 9:05AM

Thanks to Erin for sending from Near NE.

Please send your JULY tree sightings to [email protected]

Thanks to Cristina for sending below from Columbia Heights: (more…)

“LGBT Hate Crime Yesterday”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2023 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

A heads up for your readers. Yesterday between approximately 5 and 7 (I wasn’t tracking time) a group of young people came down 17th St to the front of JRs, throwing rocks at the people outside while shouting f****t, and even threatened to shoot them. (more…)

#LGBTQ
#PSA

“Uptown Pride Event – Call for Volunteers”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 11, 2023 at 4:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

A group of local community members are planning an inaugural “Uptown Pride” event on June 10th 2023 and we are looking for volunteers to help with the event!

Finalizing the events across the next few weeks but the event is slated to have: (more…)

“Any update on Town 2.0?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 8, 2023 at 2:35PM

1001 North Capitol Street, NE at K Street

Nick sends a recent photo and writes: “Town 2.0 … progress?? Maybe?”

Doesn’t look like a ton of progress since we last checked back in April 2022 – anyone hear anything?

#LGBTQ

Trade “Request to expand into the adjacent building”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 5, 2023 at 10:35AM

1410 14th Street, NW

The liquor license placard says: “Request to expand into the adjacent building located at 1408 14th Street, N.W., and increase the Total Occupancy Load of Establishment from 99 to 390. (more…)

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Bunker “proud to be DC’s newest gay bar and nightclub!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 23, 2023 at 3:15PM

From Bunker:

“Thursday February 23rd ElectroPOP Thursdays with DJ Steve Sidewalk – 7-9PM Happy Hour No Cover, $10 Cash Only Cover after 9PM (more…)

#LGBTQ

Little District Books Expands on Barracks Row

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 9, 2023 at 4:05PM

737 8th Street, SE. photos courtesy of @rachelschrock.photography

From a press release:

“Little District Books, on Barrack’s Row in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. opened in June 2022. A dream business for owner Patrick Kern, a 10-year resident of the greater Washington D.C. area.

The first six months showed us that the community was looking for a space like ours. The expansion has occurred earlier than planned. We were able to do a lot with our initial 300 sq. foot of retail, but there was also a lot we weren’t able to do. The new space will allow us to grow more with our book clubs, author events, and private events as well. (more…)

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