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Signs of the Times: It’s a Trap!

Published April 30, 2026 at 3:00PM

Chinese Embassy Perimeter Fence Now Completely Ensconced in Razor Wire

Published April 30, 2026 at 2:15PM

Van Ness and International Place, NW

A few Fridays ago we broke the news as it was happening and I’m still gobsmacked. The razor wire now completely encircles the Chinese Embassy: (more…)

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Signs of the Times at Subway – “Talk about hostile”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 30, 2026 at 12:45PM

3720 Georgia Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Subway won’t let you sit and eat anymore. Talk about hostile: (more…)

After 40+ Years SMOKEY’S Closed on 14th Street!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM

4714 14th Street, NW

Ed. Note: We shared this development with out Patreon supporters a few weeks ago, if you’re looking to be in the early know or just want to support the site, please join us – thanks!

“Smokey’s
Uptown’s Finest 🏆 Serving hot n’ delicious breakfast and lunch in the District for 40+ years”

I was hoping their closure wasn’t true but google now says: “Smokey’s is permanently closed” and a peek in the window: (more…)

Caesar Rodney, “a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver”, Statue Now Up in Freedom Plaza

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 27, 2026 at 2:25PM

1325 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

New statue in Freedom Plaza.”

Reuters reported in March:

“A statue of Caesar Rodney, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver, that was taken down in Delaware in 2020 amid racial justice protests will ‌be displayed by President Donald Trump’s administration this year in Washington.

It will remain in place for up to six months in Freedom Plaza…” (more…)

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Continuing Coverage of the Signs in Logan Circle Cont. – THAT Didn’t last long…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 24, 2026 at 11:55AM

Thanks to Pinky (and others) for passing on this morning: “As of this morning, both “thank you” signs are gone!”

ICYMI: “New sign on Logan Circle fence” sure to enrage 99% of residents. Didn’t take long for the sign to be, uh, updated. Scroll down to see what it looked like after the update here.