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“The Phillips Collection Announces the Return of Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Luncheon of the Boating Party, 1880–81, Oil on canvas, 51 1/4 x 69 1/8 in., The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, Acquired 1923.”

From the Phillips Collection:

“Following its historic loan to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris for the exhibition Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865–1885), Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party—a cornerstone of The Phillips Collection—returns to public view beginning Tuesday, August 11.

The painting will again be on display in Gallery 201 where guests can experience one of the defining works of Impressionism in its longtime home.

WHERE: (more…)

Get some of Mount Pleasant’s Best Ice Cream on U Street – FOR FREE!!

By Prince Of Petworth

1428 U Street, NW

OK switching gears a bit with this great news from the great GoodWood about the great Mount Desert Island Ice Cream:

“Come into GoodWood on Saturday 8/8 for some free ice cream from our friends at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream. They’ll be here from 12-2 scooping ice cream to help you beat the heat!

*One scoop per customer.”

Heads Up: “drivers can expect a temporary lane closure southbound on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway”

By Prince Of Petworth

Alert from DC Water:

“Starting on or about Aug. 7, 2026, weather permitting, drivers can expect a temporary lane closure southbound on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW near the intersection of Virginia Avenue NW and F Street NW. The closure will allow DC Water crews to pour a large concrete foundation for the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The foundation will provide a strong base for the tunnel shaft, supporting the next phase of tunnel construction.

The concrete pour is scheduled to begin at approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, August 7, and continue through approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8. Once the concrete pour begins, (more…)

Black Bear spotted in DC Saturday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

photo from the PoPville archives circa 2013

Thanks to Jared for passing on the alert:

“Black bear spotted in Upper NW DC on Saturday – sounds like it was in the Glover Archbold Park trail between the Berkshire Apartments (4201 Massachusetts Ave, NW) and McLean Gardens.

DC: America’s new wildlife spotting destination?”

Ed. Note: Definitely not new, see my favorite previous black bear sightings here.

“We wanted to give you a heads-up that a black bear was spotted Saturday night around 8:30 pm behind the building. (more…)

“PSA for Neighbors Who Use Zip-car”

By Prince Of Petworth

14th and Maryland Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

The Zip Cars do not live on 14th street any more, they moved them to G street (behind the Chik fil a) because there is (thankfully) now a bike lane in that spot.

This is a fairly old change at this point and since it’s not physically possible anymore to park in the exact spot where they used to go without at least grazing a bendy-straw, you might think this is self explanatory. (more…)

YO!! “the first 1,000 walk-in fans will receive upper bowl admission” for the FINALS at the Mubadala DC Open Tennis Tournament

By Prince Of Petworth

World No. 10 Taylor Fritz and finalist via Mubadala DC Open

Exciting opportunity because of yesterday’s rain from the Mubadala DC Open:

“Sunday tickets will be honored; Additionally, the first 1,000 walk-in fans will receive upper bowl admission. VIP Lounge access will be open to all fans serving food and beverage. ‘Lot A’ Parking will be available to Sunday ‘Lot A’ pass holders. ‘Lot B’ will be unavailable. Rideshare encouraged” (more…)

The Georgetown DMV remains closed after significant flooding in February, but still plans on reopening!

By Prince Of Petworth


3270 M Street, NW

I’m told by the DMV that: “the Georgetown DMV will reopen! We don’t have a date at this time, and are still working through repairs from the significant flooding the location experienced.”

ICYMI: “On February 5, the Georgetown DMV Service Center experienced a significant water main break. Due to flooding impacts, the Georgetown DMV Service Center will remain closed to the public until further notice.”

Stay tuned for a reopening date when it’s announced.

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