Author: Prince Of Petworth

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

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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Random Reader Rant and/or Revel – MLK Day

By Prince Of Petworth

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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“Traffic Advisory: 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Peace Walk and Parade (Monday, January 19)”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Beau Finley

From AlertDC:

“On Monday, January 19, 2026, the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Peace Walk and Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the parade from 6:00AM to 4:00PM: (more…)

Colada Shop Opens an Airport Outpost at DCA!

By Prince Of Petworth


“DCA — Terminal 2, C Gates (airside)”

Big day for new coffee shop outposts continues!

From an email:

“Colada Shop has opened its first-ever airport location, bringing its signature Cuban coffee, cocktails, and all-day bites to travelers flying through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Open from first flight to last, the new outpost delivers the brand’s warm, vibrant hospitality in an on-the-go setting.”

Full press release: (more…)

“Any Acqua al 2 updates?”

By Prince Of Petworth


212 7th Street, SE

Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2? I haven’t heard much since you shared that it would be reopening, almost exactly a year ago!, and I’m hoping that all the other restaurant closures haven’t deterred them or changed anything. Thank you!”

Hmm, their website still says “coming soon”: (more…)

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