Author: Prince Of Petworth

Major Mount Pleasant Bummer: Bold Fork Books Closing at the end of September.

By Prince Of Petworth

3064 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW

On August 20th a reader wrote in “Is Everything OK at Bold Fork Books?” Sadly, everything is not OK.

Thanks to all who passed on from Bold Fork Books today:

“We’re writing to you with some very difficult news. After almost six joyful years, Bold Fork Books will be closing on September 30th.

This has been a brutal year for our bookstore—from the immovable realities of narrow margins, fixed expenses, and the creep of online retailers to the hits DC has taken from the federal government’s actions. Business has slowed, costs have gone up, and there’s no indication these trendlines will change anytime soon. Like so many of our fellow small businesses, we’ve tried to come up with solutions, but the fundamentals have become insurmountable. (more…)

Le Creuset opens Friday at The Collection Chevy Chase – Grand Opening in September

By Prince Of Petworth

5481 Wisconsin Ave

From an email:

“Le Creuset will be opening its 76th store at The Collection Chevy Chase, bringing the iconic French cookware brand’s colorful enameled cast iron, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless design to the Chevy Chase community. Doors open August 28th, just in time for fall entertaining season.

To mark the occasion, the Chevy Chase location will feature limited-time promotions and special gift-with-purchase offers to help make the opening celebration even more memorable.

The grand opening celebration will begin on September 10th (more…)

“In Largest Big Tech Settlement Ever, DC Will Receive Between $90.3 and $129.3 Million & Meta Will Make Sweeping Child Safety Reforms to Instagram and Facebook”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Mr.TinMD

From The Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. The District will receive at least $90,395,940 and up to $129,356,762 to resolve the lawsuit the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed alleging that Meta has caused long-lasting psychological damage to children through its exploitative, addictive social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, while at the same time deceiving the public about the risks associated with using those platforms. In addition, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children. The agreement resolves claims by 51 states and territories. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Elvert Barnes

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Mark It: “DC State Fair Returns September 6th with Free Community Celebration of Local Agriculture, Culinary, and Art”

By Prince Of Petworth

shirt design winner Susan Lefler, you can pre-order one here

From the DC State Fair:

“The DC State Fair announces its return on Sunday, September 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Anthem Row (800 K St NW).

This beloved celebration is free to attend and brings together thousands of Washingtonians for a day built around the things that make DC’s homegrown talent shine: art, agriculture, and the culinary arts. Modeled on state fairs across the country but with distinct DC flair, the Fair is where neighbors turn into friendly competitors and where creativity, community pride, and local flavor take center stage.

Bring the whole family for: (more…)

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