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By Prince Of Petworth


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You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Petworth

HEADS UP: “DC Water’s upcoming closure of Piney Branch Parkway is going to cause major headaches for folks unaware of the closure”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hoping you can spread the word about DC Water’s upcoming closure of Piney Branch Parkway in Petworth because it is going to cause major headaches for folks unaware of the closure who are trying to commute in either direction along this road. Starting May 12th (and through June 8th), Piney Branch Parkway will be closed from Arkansas Ave to Beach Drive to allow for construction of the Piney Branch Tunnel project. DC Water has presented multiple times on this project to ANC 4C and delayed the Piney Branch Parkway closure dates a few times, but now it looks like this time it is actually happening.

For folks in Petworth who use Piney Branch Parkway to commute south and west to Virginia – I recommend going north and west instead (Georgia to Military Road etc).”

Full release from DC Water: (more…)

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Dear PoPville

“Recs for locksmiths/Keypad Lock Installs”

By Prince Of Petworth


Ed. Note: I’ll give you a nickel if you recognize where this sign from our archives is located…

“Dear PoPville,

I was looking for some recs for lock specialists that can recommend /install keypad locks for the exterior doors and security doors. I locked on the site and saw some info from several years ago. Got way too many keys :-)”

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U Street

Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails officially opens Today! on U Street (in the old Polly’s space)!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1342 U Street, NW

At long last – Kathmandu has arrived, all the info:

“A new cocktail-driven destination is set to debut on U Street. Opening Wednesday, May 6th, Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails introduces an intimate, design-forward concept from restaurateur Dipesh Acharya—blending the energy of Nepal’s capital city with Washington, DC’s evolving nightlife scene.

Positioned first and foremost as a craft cocktail bar inspired by the Himalayas, Kathmandu pairs an innovative beverage program with a focused menu of elevated Nepali tapas—creating a space where drinks, culture, and atmosphere take center stage. (more…)

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