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And in Gym Openings – A New SWEAT DC in Shaw

Published May 29, 2026 at 11:15AM

1840 7th Street, NW

From an email:

“SWEAT DC is officially opening the doors to its brand new Shaw location — the 6th location — marking an exciting milestone for the growing community.

This is more than just a new gym opening. It represents (more…)

Driver Crashed into Service Bar’s Streatery on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 29, 2026 at 10:00AM

900 block of U Street, NW

Thanks to J. and D. for sending from Vermont and U Street, NW around 4:15pm yesterday (Thursday): (more…)

#streatery

First Spotted Lantern Flies, uh, Spotted

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 29, 2026 at 9:15AM

And in less pleasant wildlife news, time to take our squashing boots out of the closet.

Thanks to Stephen for sending the heads up from Petworth: “The spotted lantern flies are back. You can see them on the top left stem as well. I killed close to 30 on this one plant.”

Release the yellow jackets!

I now find myself pining for the days of merely lamenting the return of mosquitoes…

#PSA

Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Black-crowned night heron!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 29, 2026 at 8:55AM

Thanks to Rebecca for sending this fantastic photo: “Spotted this gorgeous fellow–a black-crowned night heron–in Georgetown.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Looks Like Row House – West End Closing

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 29, 2026 at 8:25AM

1155 21st Street, NW

Ed. Note: In an email to Row House West End asking for confirmation that 5/31 would be their last day they only replied asking me if I was a member, then did not reply again. So apparently they neither confirm nor deny…

Thanks to R. for sending: “looks like Row House West End is closing on May 31st. They’ve also taken all listings off ClassPass.” (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 29, 2026 at 6:25AM

photo by Jason Gooljar

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Shooting in Petworth around 6pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 28, 2026 at 7:36PM

A reader reports from Petworth around 6pm (Thursday):

“Huge police response north of Sherman Circle… At least 10-12 shots fired. 2 kids shot.”

From AlertDC:

“Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 1300 block of Emerson Street, NW. (more…)

OK Soccer Fans: “Soft-cover Panini FIFA 2026 Sticker Albums and Sticker Packs will be available starting Friday, May 29 at all Giant Food locations” Meetup to Trade Stickers set for June 6 in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 28, 2026 at 3:25PM

From an email:

“With the global phenomenon FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 and continuing through July 19, soccer super-fans everywhere are in search of the iconic, hyper-collectible Panini FIFA 2026 Sticker Albums and Sticker Packs. Featuring dedicated sticker pages for every national team, the books and stickers will be the craze of this summer as fans snap up stickers for their favorite players.

Good news: (more…)