Ridiculously Awesome Album Cover of the Week

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Bravo Som Records, Bravo. You gotta see a close up of these guys:

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Category: art

By: | 19 June 2009 12:19 AM | 2 Comments

PoP T Shirts Continue To Travel The Globe

Cabul Coffee House yoga, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

I like how this photo mirrors the joy from the sculpture below. Thanks to a reader for sending:

“While not many photo ops in Kabul due to security constraints, here is one taken from the Cabul Coffee House in the heart of downtown Kabul, Afghanistan.”

Category: t shirts

By: | 19 June 2009 12:17 AM | 3 Comments

Sweet Sculpture

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This is from the 1313 L Street, NW outside of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Building.

Category: Sculpture

By: | 19 June 2009 12:14 AM | No Comments

Door of the Day

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This great door is just a few doors down from today’s HoTD (below). I kinda like how the door is of center with the entryway.

Category: Architecture, Door of the Day

By: | 19 June 2009 12:11 AM | No Comments

House of the Day

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This is a beautiful renovation that is nearly completed. Someone help me out, where’d I take this photo. I know it’s around the Mt. Vernon neighborhood. Beautiful.

Category: Architecture, House of the Day

By: | 19 June 2009 12:09 AM | 7 Comments

Photos From Thursday’s Shooting Outside Five Guys In Columbia Heights

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Thanks to a reader for sending.

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A disturbing shot after the jump. (more…)

Category: Columbia Heights, Crime

By: | 18 June 2009 11:51 PM | 15 Comments

Coming and I Wonder if it’s Really Coming

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Next to today’s “judging buildings” at 455 Mass Ave., NW is a big sign for Buddha Bar. The Triangle blog has a bit more info. Looks like it could be pretty cool. Anyone else familiar with this spot? Apparently they have a spot in NYC, anyone ever been?

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And while it has looked ready to open for a while, I’m beginning to suspect the dry cleaner to open at Florida and 13th Street, NW, may never open…

Category: Coming and Going, Mt. Vernon Square, Shaw

By: | 18 June 2009 5:00 PM | 12 Comments

Sweet City Signs

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I thought I had put up a different sign from this same spot a while back but I can’t seem to find it. So it turns out this spot has a Web site:

“Louis’ Rogue has one of the largest main stages in Washington, DC. The finest Washington has to offer, we have two main stages and personal stage dances, along with pool tables, video games and 42″ plasma TVs with Direct TV satellite. Located just four blocks from the DC Convention Center, Gallery Place Metro and MCI Arena, we offer alcohol, beer, snacks, food, drinks and dancing.”

It’s located at 476 K Street NW.

Category: Mt. Vernon Square, signs

By: | 18 June 2009 4:45 PM | 12 Comments

Police Activity in Columbia Heights

IMG_3468, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth.

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“3000 block of 14th St. NW is closed Northbound & Southbound and 14th & Irving St. NW is blocked. Columbia Heights Metro Station(Green Line) is closed on the South side”

Another reader tells me it was a shooting.

Category: Columbia Heights, Crime

By: | 18 June 2009 3:48 PM | 130 Comments

Judging Buildings

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Wow, I’m glad I stumbled into the Mt. Vernon Triangle/Square (which is it Triangle or Square) neighborhood. It has really changed a lot since I last was there. This awesome building is located at the corner of 4th and Mass Ave, NW. Do you like the style?

Of note, and I remembering reading about this back in the day, is the little building formerly housing Ledo Pizza that was not torn down:

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Interestingly, there is also a new(ish) building across the street that has an old firehouse that was not torn down:

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More photos of the featured building after the jump. (more…)

Category: Architecture, Buildings, Mt. Vernon Square

By: | 18 June 2009 3:00 PM | 18 Comments

Photos From PoPville

Category: PoPville photos

By: | 18 June 2009 2:00 PM | 4 Comments

Good Deal or Not? Double Door Edition

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This home is located at 473 Ridge Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Delightful south-facing & renovated 2BR home on charming & quiet blk in great Mt. Vernon Square area. Walk to Metro, City Vista, new Safeway, Results, Busboys & Poets. Hardwood flrs, crown molding, exposed brick, sep living & dining areas, fireplace, renov bath & kit w/ granite counters, huge lot with plenty of room to garden, entertain AND park 2 cars. A real gem!”

More info and a virtual tour found here.

I was excited to see this house for sale because we looked at the double (front) doors a few months back. This 2 bed 1 bath is going for $369,000. Sound reasonable? What do you think of the home itself?

Category: Mt. Vernon Square, Real Estate

By: | 18 June 2009 1:00 PM | 13 Comments

Judging Restaurants and Take Outs – Art & Soul and Sumah’s

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Art & Soul is located at 415 New Jersey Ave, NW. The Web site says:

“Chef Art is the soul of Art and Soul.

Category: Capitol Hill, Restaurants, Shaw

By: | 18 June 2009 12:00 PM | 14 Comments

Reader Finds Remnants of Truxton Circle Fountain

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“Dear PoP,

I am researching the area around Truxton Circle. During my research, I discovered that the fountain from Truxton Circle is located in Fort Washington National Park in inventory, along with some other treasures (bricks from the Capitol, Washington Monument, McMillan Statue). I went out on Friday to photgraph the remains of the fountain and I attached some pics for any interested residents around the Truxton area.

The circle was located at the intersection of Florida and North Cap, GIS images still show the lots contoured to the circle. Fort Washington Park is located at 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 and is quite the gem itself.”

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Well this is super cool. Thanks a million for sending and keep us updated on your research!

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Category: Dear PoPville, History, Truxton Circle

By: | 18 June 2009 11:00 AM | 21 Comments

Bloomingdale’s Farmer’s Market on NPR Morning Edition

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Photo by PoPville flickr user ewilfong

You can find the audio here. From Morning Edition:

“The edible flower of a zucchini is a delicate and ephemeral treat. Blossom fans at a farmers market in Washington, D.C., recommend them stuffed with cheese and baked, fried in batter or eaten raw. But prepare them quickly

Category: Bloomingdale

By: | 18 June 2009 10:00 AM | 5 Comments

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