Flyover

It was an, unexpected by most, Air Force One Flyover!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Air Force One doing so low to the ground near 14th & U?”

Thanks to all who sent the latest flyover insanity, if you weren’t expecting it! Most messages came in around 5:45/5:50pm (Thursday):

“air force one just flew really low over dupont area, low like landing low”

“Has anyone said anything about Air Force one doing loops around the city, very low, banking.
I’ve never seen anything like it”

AlertDC had sent a message with little warning:

“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the National Mall area today over the next hour.”

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Golf

National Links Trust announces long term lease “to manage, operate, and rehabilitate Langston Golf Course and Rock Creek Park Golf.” – “NLT’s role at East Potomac Golf Links will end on or before November 15”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Ron Cohn

From National Links Trust:

“WASHINGTON, DC — October 29, 2026 — National Links Trust (NLT), a non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting local communities and changing lives through affordable and accessible municipal golf, today announced the finalization of a new long-term lease with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service to manage, operate, and rehabilitate Langston Golf Course and Rock Creek Park Golf. NLT’s role at East Potomac Golf Links will end on or before November 15, 2026. The new lease for Rock Creek Park Golf and Langston Golf Course was signed on October 28, 2026 and will span 50 years.” (more…)

Post Office

“But why are they ruining people’s mail?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My aunt sent me this post card from Italy but in DC and it was ruined with this stamp. I too don’t want dogs to bite anyone. I don’t even like dogs. But why are they ruining people’s mail? There’s also a stamp next to the stamp on the postcard. That’s more appropriate. I didn’t even know there was a dog biting campaign in DC!”

Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: October 23, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1603 S St NW
1603 S St NW

With nearly 300 open houses across the city this weekend, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a crisp late-October Saturday or Sunday. Fall color is peaking, the Halloween weekend is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to duck into a home and picture yourself settled in before the holidays. Here are some open houses worth a look. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — David Bediz
    “DUPONT CIRCLE COMPOUND WITH EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY! Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a LEGAL 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”

  • 1231 Wynton Pl NE — $805,000 — Brookland
    Open Sun. 12-2PM — Thomas Doyle
    “At 1231 Wynton Pl you will find a beautifully maintained home on three levels with all the comforts and none of the hassle. Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. Spread across three levels, the layout gives everyone room to breathe.”

  • 1415 Chapin St NW #301 — $320,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 11AM-1PM & Sun. 1-3PM — Alex Lohhoh
    “Nestled in the heart of Columbia Heights, this exquisite Beaux Arts-style condominium offers a harmonious blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Renovated in 2023, this stunning unit boasts a thoughtfully designed living space, perfect for those seeking a sophisticated urban lifestyle.”

  • 4623 Hillside Rd SE — $469,999 — Fort Dupont Park
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Welcome to 4623 Hillside Rd SE, a beautifully updated home offering modern finishes, flexible living spaces, and an incredible house-hacking opportunity in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC.”

  • 1711 Massachusetts Ave NW #808 — $375,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Dustin Borzet
    “ Spacious, renovated 1-bedroom condo in the heart of Dupont Circle! Perched on the top floor, this light-filled home offers fantastic natural light and beautiful city views overlooking Massachusetts Avenue. Thoughtfully renovated in 2022, the unit features a stylish kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.”

  • 4032 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW — $524,990 — Bellevue
    Open Sat. 12-2PM & Sun. 2-4PM — Joseph Obeid
    “This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Welcome to this extraordinary, completely reimagined residence in the sought-after Bellevue neighborhood of Washington, DC. Meticulously renovated from top to bottom, this stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers the perfect combination of sophisticated design, luxurious finishes, and modern convenience.”

  • 4600 Connecticut Ave NW #222 — $205,000 — Wakefield
    Open Sat. 2-4PM — Thomas Doyle
    “Nestled in the charming Wakefield community, this well-kept one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit offers a perfect blend of cozy luxury and perfect location. Originally built in 1948 and thoughtfully renovated in 2009, this residence showcases a harmonious balance of traditional architectural style and contemporary comforts.”

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Election

“Does DC allow filming inside polling places? Some voters might be deterred…”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Adam Fagen

“Dear PoPville,

I went to the Cleveland Park library to vote early yesterday after work at about 6pm. A man in a gray suit came into the polling place by himself and asked the elections supervisor if he could film inside because he was a member of “the media.” The supervisor sent him outside to talk to someone about filming, but shortly thereafter (more…)

Announcement

Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka

By Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian

Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view.   Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University. 

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Mayor

Exclusive Interview with Mayor Bowser – A Little Walk Down Memory Lane plus a Sneak Peek into the Mayor’s Future Plans.

By Prince Of Petworth

Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dan Silverman, Prince of Petworth at District Larder Co. 821 Upshur Street, NW

Back in 2007 I sat down with a young ANC Rep running in a special Ward 4 Council election – Muriel Bowser. She won that race and the rest is history as they say. And what a history it has been given the incredible times we have experienced. I thought it would be fun to take a little walk back down memory lane to share some memories from the last 19 years, particularly the last 12 years as mayor. I didn’t intend this to be an Isaac Chotiner style interview, rather I was looking to learn about what it was like to be Mayor as DC experienced tremendous tumult from the super lows of pandemic lockdowns to the super highs of sports championships and the return of the Washington Commanders to their rightful home in Washington, DC.

While history was the primary focus, of course, I asked about the future – for the first time find out what Muriel Bowser plans to do after her term ends.

We met at the wonderful District Larder Co. on Upshur Street in Petworth which back in 2007 was home to Domku, where we met the first time.

This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. Any errors in the transcript are mine alone as I’ve learned that my transcription software is not quite as good as I thought it would be, God help me. Anyway, it’s better than when I had a manual cassette recorder back in 2007…

Without further ado, my chat with Madam Mayor, Muriel Bowser: (more…)

Event

Vocal Arts DC Presents: Matthew Polenzani and Ken Noda

Event location

La Maison Française at the French Embassy

4101 Reservoir Road NW

Washington, District Of Columbia 20007

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Tenor Matthew Polenzani and pianist Ken Noda bring their celebrated artistry to an intimate and searching evening of song at the French Embassy.

Opening with Franz Schubert’s Schwanengesang, the composer’s final and perhaps most profound gift to the song repertoire. This cycle, whose title evokes the legendary swan’s last song before death, moves through landscapes of longing, loss, and transcendence, setting texts by Heine and Rellstab with visionary intensity. Together, Polenzani and Noda explore every shade of this journey, a collaboration illuminating both the aching vulnerability and the quiet, inexorable beauty that make Schwanengesang an enduring pinnacle of song.

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Movies/TV/Streaming

What’s Filming in Penn Quarter – A Spiro Agnew Biopic directed by Ben Stiller?

By Prince Of Petworth

A tipster is wondering if anyone know what’s filming? They guess “Seems to either be an Apple TV show or a biopic of Spiro Agnew directed by Ben Stiller.”

Bag Man

“The 1973 political scandal surrounding Richard Nixon’s vice president Spiro Agnew, who quietly ran a bribery and extortion ring while nobody was paying attention.”

Keep your eyes peeled for John Turturro and STAY TUNED.

Georgetown

NYC’s 260 Sample Sale “plans to host its first Washington, DC sale in mid-November”

By Prince Of Petworth

coming to 3307 M Street, NW

From a press release:

“260 Sample Sale, a brand born in New York City and beloved by fashion fans, announced today it will make its D.C. debut on Georgetown’s famed retail corridor M Street next month. 260 Sample Sale signed a lease for 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007 with EastBanc, Inc. and Acadia Realty Trust, co-owners of the Georgetown Portfolio, and plans to host its first sale in mid-November. Harper Sigman of H&R Retail represented 260 Sample Sale in the deal and has been advising the brand on its expansion into the Washington, D.C. market.

Founded over 30 years ago, 260 Sample Sale has built a cult following by hosting exclusive sample sale events for lovers of luxury. (more…)

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