courtesy District Bridges From a press release: “WHAT: Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street proudly presents Africa On The Avenue, a celebration of Africa and the African diaspora’s vibrant immigrant community along Georgia Avenue NW. Join us on Saturday, May 18, at Bruce Monroe Park for this one-day festival featuring live music and entertainment, food, a vendor market, double dutch, braiding demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. WHO: Africa On The Avenue is organized by Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street, a program of District Bridges, and is made possible by partners and sponsors the M ..read more

Thanks to B. for sending: “I stumbled upon a Christmas tree on 9th and Madison in Brightwood Park. Barley and Maizie happily posed with it!” May entries are closed but I couldn’t resist the corgis here. Please send your JUNE tree sightings to princeofpetworth@gmail.com and let me know where you saw it. Thanks ..read more

Photo by Erin Ed. Note: If this was you, please email princeofpetworth@gmail.com so I can put you in touch with OP. “Dear PoPville, I figured I’d shoot my shot. At the Marie Reed tennis courts in Adams Morgan on Tuesday evening, 5/7, I sat next to a really cute girl while waiting for courts to free up. We chatted for a bit about the Citi Open, good Thai restaurants in the city and climbing Everest. She had the cutest smile and I wish I’d asked her for her no. Would love to get a drink or play tennis sometime if she’s interested.” Ed. Note: If this is you, please email princeofpetworth@gmail.c ..read more

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here. Are you looking for a smart, sweet, and affectionate boy in one? Meet Aaron, a lovable, super friendly dog who welcomes all humans and dogs! He loves to say hello and lean in for pets or kisses. Aaron has typical puppy energy and thrives with long walks and time to play. Tha ..read more

photo by Diane Krauthamer “Dear PoPville, I wanted to give a shout out and HUGE thank you to the young woman who helped me rescue a stray kitten that was hit by a car on Wednesday night around 14th and Shepherd St NW! I was walking my friend’s dog and she happened to be going by on her bike, when all of a sudden the most awful meows came from the middle of the intersection. The poor cat had a broken leg and was bleeding, so I ran over and wrapped it up in a shirt, and she immediately hopped off her bike to grab the dog and walked back to my house with me. It was definitely a chaotic, emergenc ..read more

This rental is located at 1919 14th St NW near T St NW. The Craigslist ad says: “$2,400 / 1br – The Harper – Rent Now for May! Juliet Balcony Overlooking Vibrant 14th You won’t find a better deal than this on 14th Street! This excellent space overlooks vibrant 14th Street. Custom closets, hard wood floors, and a Juliet balcony make this a stylish choice. Come in for a tour and lock up this beautiful apartment now before the mad Spring rush begins!! ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED IN RENT (Except cable, phone and internet.) NO Security Deposit NO Amenity Fee NO Move in Fee The Harper is a smoke-free ..read more

Robert Morin via The Eastern’s IG Sophie shares the super sad news “This is devastating loss to our DC and Eastern Market community” From The Eastern (360 7th Street, SE ..read more

2112 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Thanks to Y. for sending. Flower Child opened here back in 2019. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space ..read more

625 Monroe Street, NE “Dear PoPville, Barnes & Noble @ Catholic university is closing May 23rd. All general reading books are $2.00. Over 1,000 books left in variety of genre’s: fiction, non-fiction, biography, children’s books, YA, romance, etc. Barnes & Noble is leaving the university and this location permanently. A new vendor will run this store location but with clothing only, no books ..read more

It’s Mother’s Day Weekend so there’s a slight temporary dip in DC Open Houses but still more than 360 across the District. With a majority on Saturday, there are still some Sunday options as well, so if you are looking for an epic gift for Mom, take her house hunting! Check out some of our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here. 3528 13th Street NW #1 — $929,000 — Columbia Heights Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. — Nicole Roeberg $6k PRICE REDUCTION: “You’ll love this massive 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom condo with parking! Two living rooms, including a built in bar, make this an e ..read more