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“National Gallery Nights Returns to the East Building This Fall”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy National Gallery of Art

Good news from the National Gallery of Art:

“The National Gallery of Art’s popular National Gallery Nights after-hours program returns to the East Building in fall 2025 with three vibrant evenings of art, music, and creative exploration. Join us on the second Thursday of September, October, and November from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a new season of free, themed events.

This season’s programs Back to School, Strike a Pose, and Art Under the Stars invite visitors to explore the National Gallery through the lens of self-expression, learning, and community. Enjoy after-hours access to exhibitions, hands-on activities, pop-up performances, and unexpected surprises throughout the night.

As with all National Gallery programs, (more…)

“Common Sense with Checkpoint Warnings”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by kidcass

“Dear PoPville,

I was eating dinner outside Union Market tonight (Saturday) at the busy dinner hour and two people rolled through on bikes yelling “checkpoint!” at one point, just after a few cop cars had rolled by. Understandably, many people were shook and I saw several folks pack up and leave quickly. The problem was, (more…)

PSA: “tip our food delivery workers like Rockefellers!”

By Prince Of Petworth


“from a checkpoint on M St SW in Friday about 6:30pm. There were about 30 federal agents and a few MPD. They were stopping all cars and checking IDs and taking down license plate numbers. It was a high traffic time because there was a baseball game and a soccer game happening tonight.”

“Dear PoPville,

Please remind readers to tip our food delivery workers like Rockefellers! Many are risking their freedom and safety right now, (more…)

“MPD Makes Two Arrests in Gold Coin Scam”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects involved in a first-degree fraud offense.

In June, MPD’s Financial Crimes Unit was contacted by a scamming victim. The investigation revealed that in February the victim’s computer crashed. and a pop-up message appeared advising the victim to contact a fictitious customer service number. The victim called the number and was connected to the scammers. Between February and June 2025, the scammers instructed the victim to make multiple wire transfers and purchases of gold bars and coins. In total the victim was defrauded over more than $640,000. (more…)

Chicatana reopened on 14th Street “in this new location” in Columbia Heights!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 Meridian Place, NW on 14th Street

Thanks to K. for sending more good local news:

“Despite all the terribleness out there some good things still happening. Chicatana has temporarily reopened in the space below Trini Vybez at 1400 Meridian Pl NW. Yesterday was the first day back in action!”

AND straight from Chicatana Fine Mexican Cuisine: (more…)

Closed Since a Fire on July 6th, Stoney’s is REOPENING this morning at 11am!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1433 P Street, NW

Thanks to LBB for sharing some desperately needed good news with us last night:

“Hey, PoPville! Happy to report, based on a highly reliable source, that Stoney’s on P will re-open tomorrow morning at 11. For those of us in the neighborhood, that is most welcome news… especially given the other DC-related events of this week.”

AND straight from Stoney’s: (more…)

“DC State Fair Returns September 6th with Free Community Celebration of Local Agriculture, Culinary, and Art”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

From a press release:

“The DC State Fair announces its return on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 10am to 5pm at Bryant St NE, offering a free showcase of the region’s agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents. This beloved community event will bring together thousands of attendees from across the region for a day of contests, demonstrations, live music, delicious fair food, and family-friendly activities.

The 2025 DC State Fair promises to deliver the authentic state fair experience that has become a cherished tradition in the nation’s capital. Visitors can expect: (more…)

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