Author: Prince Of Petworth

Syn Lounge and Bar coming to former Lemon of India space on P Street “in mid-October”

By Prince Of Petworth


2120 P Street, NW

Thanks to Kristina for sending: “New signage up at the old Lemon of India in DuPont! They’ve been working on this build a while.”

From a press release:

“This fall, Syn Dupont Lounge and Bar opens its doors in the heart of Dupont Circle, introducing an innovative gathering place rooted in consistency, comfort and approachable style. Syn Dupont offers a warm, inviting atmosphere where locals feel at home and visitors discover a spot to unwind, dine and connect.

Syn Dupont Lounge and Bar is set to open its 3,479.46-square-foot space in mid-October and is expected to employ about 15 local residents, including managers, bartenders, kitchen staff and servers. (more…)

5:50 a.m. Tuesday Robbery “The suspect began strangling the victim.” Arrest Made

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man in a robbery that occurred in Northwest.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., the victim was walking in the rear of the 4200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, when the suspect approached her and grabbed her from behind. The suspect began strangling the victim. The victim was able to defend herself, at which point the suspect stole the victim’s phone and fled. (more…)

And then there were none – Last Remaing Shouks reportedly closed.

By Prince Of Petworth


655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016

Back in December we noted that there was Only One Shouk Still Standing in DC after the Georgetown Shouk location closed.

Thanks to Noa for passing on the sad news:

“Remaining Shouks abruptly closed!! 😭😭 Yesterday was last day :(”

Kosher Food and Drink reported on Tuesday:

“According to the DC Kosher rav hamachshir for Shouk, the restaurant has permanently closed both locations (Rockville, MD and Washington, DC) as of 8:30PM this evening.”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the K Street location. There was a time…

About Taft Bridge – Higher Railings/Suicide Prevention Installation Ongoing

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Calvert and Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Daniel for sending the photo above of the higher railings going up at the Taft Bridge.

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), with active support from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM), is proposing the Connecticut Avenue NW/ William Howard Taft Memorial Bridge (Taft Bridge) Pedestrian Railing Improvement Project. Data from the District of Columbia’s Chief Medical Examiner’s Office indicates that 13 (50%) of the 26 bridge-related fatalities recorded in the District of Columbia between January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2022, occurred from the Taft Bridge. The presence of an effective barrier system will reduce the potential for such incidents. The project proposes a new pedestrian railing design that incorporates the existing features of the Taft Bridge to minimize impact to the historic fabric of the bridge and is compatible with the aesthetics of the bridge and its setting.”

“If you need help or know someone who does, please call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. In D.C., you can also call the city’s 24-hour mental health hotline at 1-888-793-4357.“

Speaking of Museums – “National Museum of Women in the Arts open during shutdown, free for federal employees”

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“National Museum of Women in the Arts, 13th Street and New York Avenue, NW Photo by John Mannarino”

From the National Museum of Women in the Arts:

“During the current federal government shutdown, the collection and exhibitions at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) remain open.

We recognize the challenges many in our community may face during this time. As a gesture of solidarity and support, for the duration of the shutdown, NMWA will offer free admission to any furloughed federal government employees. (more…)

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