Author: Prince Of Petworth

Fort Myer Construction Corporation “Will Pay $450,000 For Polluting DC Waterways”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Victoria Chamberlin

From The Office of the (DC) Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Fort Myer Construction Corporation (Fort Myer), one of the region’s largest road paving and infrastructure construction companies, will pay $450,000 and make extensive upgrades to its equipment and business practices to resolve a lawsuit filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleging years of violations of DC’s water pollution laws at its Ward 5 storage and maintenance yard. Under a Consent Order filed with the Court today, Fort Myer must also submit progress reports to the District for three years and will face additional monetary penalties if it fails to comply with the terms of the agreement. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Adam Fagen

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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Did somebody say Bottomless Himalayan Rice Table? Say less. But read more about the new brunch launching at Kathmandu Tapas and Cocktails

By Prince Of Petworth


1342 U Street, NW

From Kathmandu Tapas and Cocktails:

“Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails is bringing the flavors of the Himalayas to weekend brunch with the debut of a new brunch menu beginning Saturday, August 1. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the menu showcases Chef Shiva Nepal’s modern take on traditional Nepali cuisine alongside handcrafted cocktails inspired by the region.

Designed for sharing and discovery, the brunch menu blends authentic Himalayan flavors with familiar brunch favorites. Signature offerings include the Bottomless Himalayan Rice Table, (more…)

Missed Connection – 28 July Passion Pit Show at the 9:30 Club

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Laura Grageda

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was at the 28 July Passion Pit show at the 9:30 Club, and as I was walking out we made eye contact – I smiled, you waved. You (30s?M, around 6’0”) were wearing a white (linen or cotton?) short sleeve button down with blue embroidery, New Balance sneakers, and octagonal wire glasses. I (31F) had on a pink mini skirt, black shirt, and tortoise shell glasses.

Earlier in the evening (around 6:30pm) it was pouring down rain at U St metro and a bunch of us were waiting in the station for it to let up. You struck up a conversation with (more…)

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