Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Historic DC butcher Harvey’s Market agrees to stop selling foie gras in landmark settlement”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Animal Outlook, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to exposing cruelty in animal agriculture and promoting transparency for consumers, has achieved a significant victory in its lawsuit against Harvey’s Market. The case, filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court, challenged Harvey’s Market’s alleged deceptive advertising practices related to foie gras. As part of the settlement reached on June 26, 2025, the nearly 100-year-old butcher has agreed to permanently cease the sale of foie gras. (more…)

Now ABOUT that Storm – Holy Moly that was a LOT of Rain

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Chris for sharing above from NE in Capitol Hill.

Alert DC warned: “At 5:44 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain will move across the warned area. Rain may have not started, but expected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in 20 minutes are anticipated. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”


Evan writes: “The infamous area under the metro bridge over Rhode Island Ave. was about 2 feet deep.

There was a basically a river coming down 4th street. A low sedan had water coming over the hood into their interior further down the hill.”

AND from Alert DC: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Warning for the north central District of Columbia until 7PM.

HAZARD: Tornado.

SOURCE: Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT: (more…)

“Wonder, a new kind of food hall, to open first DC location July 10 with public grand opening, live music and more”

By Prince Of Petworth


1925 14th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Wonder, a new kind of food hall that allows diners to experience the nation’s best restaurants and chef offerings in a single order, from Marcus Samuelsson’s Streetbird to New York’s iconic Thai eatery SriPraPhai to Atlanta barbecue favorite Fred’s Meat & Bread, is set to open its first Washington-area location in the 14th Street corridor on July 10, with a Rosslyn location opening quickly thereafter, on July 24. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by LaTur

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