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“Brief history of the Hoagie House!”

Published July 31, 2025 at 10:00AM

4th and N Street, NW from our archives back in 2009

Thanks to Peter, one of the originals that opened it in 1989, for sharing this great bit of history about the Hoagi House:

“The building was owned by my mother-in-law, Karen Yi an immigrant from Korea. She, her husband and their four children came to the United States in about 1976 and her husband passed away, not long after. She took on multiple jobs, buying a small convenience store and finally working her way up to becoming the owner of Benning liquor, out on Benning Road past the stadium. She supported her four kids and put them all through college… She was an amazing woman! (more…)

#sandwiches

PoP Pizza Patrol: Mika’s Getting Super Close, EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek Inside

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 31, 2025 at 9:15AM

3000 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to a 7-Eleven

We recently noted the new signage for Mika’s Neopolitan Pizza coming across the street from the zoo but I didn’t realize how close they were to opening. Looking very nice!

AND they’ve applied for a liquor license too:

“A Restaurant serving pizza, pasta, & steaks. Seating for 128 inside the premises. Summer Garden with seating for 40. Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment is 168.”

Without further ado, that sneak peek: (more…)

Please Enjoy Some Cats in Windows

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 31, 2025 at 9:00AM

Thanks to The Contessa for sending:

“You don’t hafta go to Minneapolis, there are Cats in Windows all around DC!”

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Heads Up: NCR Flyover: Arlington National Cemetery Coming Later this Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 31, 2025 at 8:25AM

photo by Eric P.

Been a minute since we’ve had one…

From Alert DC:

“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:15AM.”

#PSA

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 31, 2025 at 6:25AM

photo by Victoria Pickering

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“One Day Sale at Monarch Novelties on 14th Street – Don’t miss this chance to own a unique piece of D.C. history!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2025 at 3:35PM

From an email:

“One-Day Sale of Monarch Novelties Items (1331 14th Street, NW)

Don’t miss this chance to own a unique piece of D.C. history! On Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11 AM to 4 PM, (more…)

PoPville T-Shirts Continue to Travel the States – Italy!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2025 at 3:20PM

Thanks to JP for sending some great shots from Italy:

“Couldn’t resist the cheesy tourist picture, much to my family’s eternal horror.” (more…)

“Teaching to kids to use cross walks”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2025 at 2:55PM

hahaha this is amazing (see the following photos below too.) Thanks to Kristin for sending from Reno Road: (more…)

#Hawks around Town

Parking Enforcment “Pulled halfway into both the street and crosswalk while blocking a fire hydrant.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2025 at 2:30PM

Thanks to B. for sending:

“From NoMa, Tuesday at 4:00ish. Pulled halfway into both the street and crosswalk while blocking a fire hydrant.”

“Anything you can do, I can do better”

#parking

“Do you know how to lobby for more compost bins?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2025 at 1:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

So I am totally in love with the DPW compost bins. I go almost daily on my way to work or dropping off the kids’. The bins are convenient but not THAT convenient without a car. (more…)