“On the summit of mt kinabalu, sabah, Malaysia (borneo).”

Every Winter, I always look forward to this building’s international peace signs at Park Rd and Mt. Pleasant St, NW.

I was completely mesmerized by the sculptures underneath the turret. Another classic from East Capitol St.

Closeups of the sculptures after the jump. (more…)

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From @DCPoliceDept 6:21pm:

“4D units are on the scene of an adult shooting victim at 1002 Taylor St NE avoid the area”

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From @DCPoliceDept at 5:57pm:

“Shooting at 1125 11th St NW avoid the area”

6:06pm:

“Adult male shooting victim at 1125 11th St NW avoid the area”

From an email:

The weather outside may be frightening, but that doesn’t mean the roads need to be.

If you partake in a bit too much mulled wine, “mystery punch” or adult eggnog over the Holiday season, stay safe and call SoberRide this holiday season!

Together with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) SoberRide initiative, AT&T once again is proud to provide free taxi rides (up to $30) to anyone over 21 in the greater Washington, DC area nightly from 10pm until 6am through New Years Day.

AT&T customers can call #TAXI to get a safe, free ride home, while others can dial 800-200-TAXI.

816 H St, NE

Lots of interesting H Street, NE tweeted by @mgholwill on Friday:

New digs for @HR57jazz moving to 1007 H late Jan, 2012. Best yet? Includes street front coffee shop Alchemy open 7 am til midnight.

Tony Puisan will retain @HR57jazz space at 816 H for new BeBop Cafe for blues club, poetry, events.

If you’ve been longing for a bakery on #HStDC, new Alchemy coffee shop @HR57jazz at 1007 H plans house-made pastries, breakfast all day.

Plans sound cool. Sadly, I have still not reconciled their move from Logan Circle…

1007 H St, NE

Back in July ’11 we learned that a new spot called Boxcar Bistro (though signage now says Boxcar Tavern) would be opening up in the former Petite Gourmet space next to Tunnicliffs at 224 7th St, SE by Eastern Market. The project is from Xavier Cervera, owner of Senart’s, Lola’s, and Molly Malone’s on Barracks Row. You can peek in the window and see that they’ll be opening any day now. Do you like the way it turned out?

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 the name of your pet and 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.

“This is Coquetta. She is 10 years old and has lived on Quincy Street in Petworth all her life. Her favorite activity is to sit on the front porch and watch all the passers-by.”

Photo of ‘Penguin Love’ by PoPville flickr user Columbia Heights Climber

“This is Braunz in Petworth wishing everyone, “Happy Holidays!”.

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The Craigslist ad says:

“The Tremont
1307 12th St., NW
Additional information: Cable – Laundry Room in bldg. – Tenant may install window A/C unit.
Utilities Included in rent: Heat, Hot Water, Tenant pays Electric & Cooking Gas
Type of heat if not included with rent: Heat included
Keyholder Information: Call Mr. Salamanca (202) 509-6382 for an appointment
Management Agent: The BARAC Co. (202) 722-2100
Directions: South on 11th St – Right on N St. – Right on 12.
Lease terms: 1 Year
Pet policy: No Pets”

I know I’m violating my no posting without photos policy but for $920 – I had to do it.

Dear PoPville,

Over the past few months I have noticed my skin has gotten more and more sensitive when I wash my face. I don’t think it’s as simple as hard/soft water but was wondering if you or your readers know of any water purifiers that can be mounted to bathroom sinks? Or what other potential solutions I could rig up?

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Looking for advice running a business from your basement.

What’s an appropriate amount to tip a building manager?

An announcement for a Petworth/16th St Heights community meeting.

Advice on what to buy a 90 year old for Christmas?

And don’t forget you can list things for sale for free at the classifieds section.

Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

Joing the PoPville flickr pool here and follow PoPville on twitter here on facebook here and google+ here.

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Dear PoPville,

Republic of Congo Digs Up Their Unsightly Concrete Yard

We were passing the Congo Embassy yesterday (Sunday) and heard jackhammers of all things.
Got a quick picture of some of the rubble from their digging up their awful cement front yard on 16th & Riggs Sts. NW.

Back in Sept. ’11 we discussed the embassy replacing their green front yard with concrete.

This home is located at 248 9th St, SE:

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The flier says:

“Comfortable Capitol Hill home, located only blocks from Eastern Market, Barracks Row, and Metro, with private off-street enclosed parking. Wood floors throughout, 2 master beds up, with 2nd level deck access and breakfast room with wet bar, 3rd bed on Main level with full bath and patio access. Kitchen w/ pantry, granite & stainless. Charming patio with iron gate & garden”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

$674,900 sound right for this 3 bed/2 bath?