Prince Of Petworth - PoPville

“Guilty Verdicts for Woman Who Killed Three People in 2023 Rock Creek Parkway Crash”

Published April 7, 2026 at 2:40PM

Thanks to Jessica for passing on from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia:

“Nakita Walker, 45, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a Superior Court jury today for the March 15, 2023, vehicular deaths of Mohamed Kamara, Jonathan Alberto Cabrera Mendez and Olvin Josue Torres Velasquez, on Rock Creek Parkway, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

Walker was found guilty of three counts of involuntary manslaughter for the occupants of the car she struck, one count of fleeing a law enforcement officer, and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon of her passenger. According to the expected sentencing guidelines range, (more…)

HAPPENING NOW: After 20 Years of Alero, A New Restaurant is Coming to the Prime Space on U Street!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 1:50PM

1301 U Street, NW

Thanks to Chris for sending: “Looks like they’re putting up new signage at the former site of Alero, 1301 U St NW, which closed last summer. (more…)

#sushi

“Fake cherry blossom decor hurting the bees”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve noticed a lot of fake cherry blossom and flower decor in restaurants all over the city and I was wondering if the community might be able to get the word out about how damaging this decor is to bees. (more…)

Bidwell Union Market “Closed for Mechanical Repairs” for over a month…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 12:30PM

1309 5th Street, NE

Thanks to Peter for sending:

“Looks like Bidwell may be permanently closed. The “closed for mechanical repairs” has been posted for over a month and no sign of activity on my last 4 visits to union Market.” (more…)

#union market

Ocula Boutique Grand Opening Today in Adams Morgan!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 12:00PM

2206 18th Street, NW

OCULA BOUTIQUE GRAND OPENING today: (more…)

All Purpose Riverfront “already have plastic up in the windows” in Navy Yard – Early Scuttlebutt Starting to Trickle Out

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 11:15AM

79 Potomac Ave, SE

Scuttlebutt: I’m hearing a new pizza options could be in the works…

“Dear PoPville,

Follow up to the AP Riverfront story – they already have plastic up in the windows presumably for the renovation of whoever is taking over the space. No permits posted yet though.” (more…)

Rhode Zaap Thai Coming Soon to Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 10:30AM

1620 7th Street, NW

Thanks to J. for sending the scoop on the new Thai restaurant coming to Shaw – Rhode Zaap Thai (just of Rhode Island up the block from Dacha and Laotian restaurant Baan Mae.) (more…)

#thai

Costco Gas Pumps will be closing soon for a couple months to replace the pumps at Dakota Crossing

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 9:45AM

photo by JosephLeonardo

Thanks to Frank for letting us know: “went to get gas today at Costco gas station at Dakota Crossing (2438 Market Street, NE), found out it will be closing around April 19th and not opening again till June as they replace all the gas pumps.”

What are you guys paying for gas these days? Looks like it’s around $4.19-$4.29 at the moment?

#gas
#PSA

D’Oh! Pho 54 Ordered Closed by DOH

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 9:00AM

1197 20th Street, NW at M Street

Thanks to Matt for sending who reports the sign at Pho 54 was still up as of this Monday: (more…)

#Pho Patrol

Rosselli opened in the former Modena space Downtown!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 8:25AM

1100 New York Avenue, NW (12th and H Street, NW)

From a press release:

“Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the Monday, April 6, 2026, official opening of Rosselli, at 1100 New York Ave, NW, (entrance on 12th and H Streets), in the heart of downtown Washington. Bajaj tapped Martin Vahtra of Project Design Associates to transform the former restaurant, Modena, into an exciting new space for enjoying Italian fare. Michelin-starred chef Carlos Cardona has been named the executive chef. The Italian name Rosselli literally means “rose,” the flower. (more…)

#Italian