From the side of a row house in Capitol Hill. It is facing train-tracks so perhaps that was the original intended audience?

Nice sculpted one from Dupont.

I always stop to admire this great one from Mt. Vernon Square.

“Dear PoP,

New Hampshire was blocked off between Park Rd and Rock Creek Church/Georgia. There were tons of fire trucks and some ladders leading up to the windows of one of the apartment buildings. Any more details?”

DCFireems tweeted:

“3654 NH Av NW – EMS evaluated 16 occupants, 3 transported, 2 adults Priority 2, non-life threat, poss smk inhalation, 1 child no inj”

and

“NH Av NW – Cause -items on stove; Area of origin- Kitchen; Damage- $50K; 2 inj: 1 fam displaced”

Movie Courtesy of U Street Movie Series

From an email:

Friends of Harrison Recreation Center, the U Street Neighborhood Association, and the Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association continue a second season of films on Tuesday, July 26th with historical documentaries about treasured entertainment venues in the U Street area. The evening will feature 930 F Street, about the history of the 9:30 Club, including interviews with several musicians, staff, and fans that frequented the club. The film will be preceded by Howard Theatre: A Century in Song, a television documentary detailing the history of the famed theatre at 7th and T Streets that launched the careers of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, and is currently undergoing renovations.

Admission is free and films will be shown at the field at Harrison Recreation Center on V Street between 13th and 14th Streets, NW. Gates will open at 7 pm. Attendees are encouraged to come early starting at 7 pm to picnic in the park, listen to music spun by local DJs. Please note that park regulations do not permit pets on the field. Free popcorn will be provided to the first 100 attendees beginning at 7 pm. Showtime will be at sundown, exact time will vary. Local food truck vendors will be on site serving food.

This year’s movie series lineup includes films that feature and celebrate Washington DC, including both classic and family friendly Hollywood films set in Washington, DC, documentaries addressing environmental and education issues that resonate in Washington, DC, and films about local U Street entertainment institutions such as the Howard Theatre and the 9:30 Club. Prior to each feature film will be a screening of a short documentary.

Photo Courtesy of Rogue 24

From a press release:

James Beard Award–winning Chef RJ Cooper will open Rogue 24, a 52-seat urban fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., on July 27. The open kitchen, situated in the middle of the dining room, serves as the centerpiece of a “theater in the round” interactive dining experience. Guests will choose from the 16-course Progression menu or the 24-course Journey menu as a map to guide their culinary experience with Chef Cooper and his team of artisans.

“Rogue 24 is both a studio and stage for dedicated culinarians and sommeliers to have an immediate impact on guests with their knowledge and commitment to excellence,” said RJ Cooper, Chef/Owner, Rogue 24. “For guests seeking an intimate dining experience, we’ve turned the traditional restaurant inside out and brought the kitchen to the guests. Each table is a chef’s table, and each course is carefully constructed to build upon the flavors of the previous course, guiding the taste buds on an unexpected journey.”

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Rbrammer

I was surprised to see this one on such a small structure. Wish I was a little bit taller…

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.

Ernie!!!

“chancho peludo in mt pleasant”

“Riley from U St in Logan Circle”

“Ginger loves air conditioning!”

This rental is located at 14th and Quincy St, NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“We are offering our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in Columbia Heights for rent. It’s totally restored and offers everything you’d need. Large bedrooms, separate dinning room, wood burning fireplace, central AC, washer and dryer, deck and landscaped backyard. 3 blocks to green/yellow metro lines, 14th/16th street bus routes. Move in Sept 1st. $2900 + utilities. Deposit=$2900. We’ll have an open house at the end of the month.”

$2900 + utilities sound right for this 3 bed/2 bath?

Photo by PoPville flickr user ewilfong

“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if you would pose a question to the POP community for me. I’m looking to buy my first place, but I have to be out of my current apartment at the end of August. It’s extremely unlikely at this point that I can be closed and moved into a place by then, so I need some short-term housing I can rent month-to-month until I find a place to buy. Do any of your readers have advice for short-term housing options in DC?”

Following up on our discussion on hostels, does anyone of good month to month options?

Photo by PoPville flickr user yostinator

Submit your photos to the PoPville flickr pool here. Follow PoPville on twitter here on facebook here.

Photo from Kenn “Cucumber kimchi! Mmm”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Columbia Heights Climber

Photo by PoPville flickr user schmiddi

“Dear PoPville,

I’m a resident of Adams Morgan and my fiance is a resident in Columbia Heights so were are particularly aware of the crime that takes place in Ward 1. Reading all of the recent posts on the increased criminal activity, shootings, pipe violence, etc has lead me to think of options outside of just complaining on POP and other list serves. I highly doubt the thugs that are doing these atrocities read POP to see how enraged the communities are. Police presence has done little to combat the issue.

Therefore, I think it’s come a time where there needs to be active community presence via a “Operation Take Back the Streets” or “People of Columbia Heights March for Nonviolence” rally or parade up/down 14th street across to Sherman Ave or Georgia Ave or similar layout. This would be a show of visual nonviolent force that the residents are sick and tired of crime/violence in our community.

Could we post to gauge interest or peoples thoughts?”

This home is located at 4503 Illinois Ave, NW:

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The flier says:

“Awesome row house in the heart of Petworth. This beautiful home is in great condition and it includes 3 bed room, 1 full bath, car port. rec room in finished Basement. Over 120K in updates done to the home in the last 10 yrs. Updates are where they count plumbing and electrical systems updated. Close to metro, shopping centers and restaurants.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$300,000 sound right for this 3 bed/1 bath?

Photo by PoPville flickr user Hoodsweatsh

From a DPW press release:

Got Graffiti? Come Join Us For A Close Up Look At Graffiti In DC

How do you feel about the graffiti in your neighborhood? Is there a place for it in DC? What is your impression of the people who illegally tag? How would you like to see graffiti handled?

Join MuralsDC as it launches its 2011 program with a look at the culture of graffiti and discussion with people involved on all sides—former taggers, artists, agencies who clean graffiti, and those who fund public art.

Help us achieve a better understanding of graffiti and what we can do to achieve solutions that LAST.

WHAT: MuralsDC Panel Discussion on Graffiti
WHEN: Tuesday, July 26, 6:00-8:00pm
WHERE: Busboys & Poets (2021 14th St., NW – Langston Room)

Contact Nancee Lyons at nancee.lyons@dc.gov or 202-673-6833 with questions/comments.