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Mayor Bowser: “We’re launching a new pilot program to fight rats in DC.”

Published April 2, 2026 at 1:50PM

Mayor Bowser writes yesterday:

“NEWS: We’re launching a new pilot program to fight rats in DC.

This spring, we’re combining baiting, tracking powder, & an innovative fertility suppressant to target the rodent population. (more…)

#rats

Chain Link Fence Going Up Around Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2026 at 1:15PM | Updated April 3, 2026 at 9:35AM

ICYMI: Official Word on Logan Circle Park Closing Monday March 30 through June 15th

Thanks to all who’ve written us and sent the latest from Logan Circle: “Can still walk through the park for the time being…” (more…)

Um, What the Helen of Troy is Happening outside the Naval Observatory/VP’s House?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2026 at 12:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

This is the Naval observatory.” (more…)

In Healthier Fast Casual News – Juice is Dead, Long Live Juice and Smoothies and More!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2026 at 11:45AM

4523 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Sarah for sending the latest: “there’s a South Block going into the old Robeks spot in Tenleytown.”

ICYMI, August 2025: After 20 Years in Tenleytown – Robeks “fruit smoothies and healthy eats” has closed.

January 13, 2026 New “Juice Bar Restaurant” coming to the old Robeks space!!

For those not familiar with South Block: (more…)

#juice

EXCLUSIVE and Continuing Coverage of the Wendy’s Coming Back to Petworth – NEW MENU GOING UP!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2026 at 11:11AM

3900 Georgia Ave, NW

This is not a drill. It is so happening! Finally…?

Thanks to Sarah for sending the menu installation at Wendy’s (above) yesterday. And thanks to Chloe for sending the update below: (more…)

Tia Pepa, “Food From Spain”, Closes Brick and Mortar Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2026 at 10:30AM

801 18th Street, NW

“Dear Tía Pepa community,

With mixed emotions, we want to share that our physical store has permanently closed its doors. (more…)

#spanish

“Habibis, some changes are in store for YELLOW Georgetown!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2026 at 9:45AM

1524 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

From YELLOW:

“Starting Tuesday, April 14, we’ll be moving to an all-day counter service model at YELLOW Georgetown. Tuesday through Saturday, we’ll be open straight through from 8AM to 8PM for an uninterrupted day of all your favorite hand-crafted pastries, mezze + pita sandwiches, and coffee with no more mid-day closure. That means starting mid-April, gone are the days of clearing out the cafe at 3:00 – instead, we’ll continue to offer that same buzzy vibe of hospitality-oriented counter service and more of what’s at the core of YELLOW. Sunday and Monday will maintain the same 8AM to 3PM schedule.

Now, the “bad” news – this change does mean that our (not) Pizza pop-up is coming to an end at YELLOW Georgetown after service on April 11. But, (more…)