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“Lobby Bar Set to Open its Doors on Capitol Hill This Spring”

Published March 27, 2025 at 11:35AM

224 7th Street, SE previously home to Boxcar Tavern

From a press release:

“Nested in the heart of Capitol Hill, Lobby Bar (224 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003) is set to debut this spring (April), offering a refined yet playful take on classic American fare and expertly crafted cocktails. The 2000 sq-ft restaurant is designed with the mindset of being a gathering place for all—whether unwinding after work, celebrating milestones, or simply enjoying a great meal—Lobby Bar will blend sophistication with a welcoming, lively atmosphere. (more…)

Exercise Alert: “Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles, large numbers of police officers, or hear simulated gunshots” near the Capitol

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 22, 2025 at 10:30AM

photo by angela n.

From The U.S. Capitol Police:

“EXERCISE: Tomorrow morning (Sunday) we will have a routine training exercise near the House & Senate Office Buildings. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles, large numbers of police officers, or hear simulated gunshots used for training purposes.”

#PSA

“For the first time in the program’s history, Open Streets is heading to Capitol Hill!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 17, 2025 at 10:00AM

From DDOT:

“Location: North Carolina Avenue SE, East Capitol Street, and Massachusetts Avenue SE from 6th Street SE to 17th Street SE

Event Date: Saturday, June 28th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (more…)

“Fairy Godmother Closing in Eastern Market”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 14, 2025 at 9:30AM

319 7th Street, SE via sales listing

“Dear PoPville,

I visited the Fairy Godmother Childrens toys and bookstore in Eastern market to buy a gift today and the store was almost empty. (more…)

Signs of the Times on Barracks Row

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2025 at 8:25AM

411 8th Street, SE

Thanks to Brad for sending: “8th st Capitol Hill. Near E st”

Stay tuned for Taco Bell and whatever fresh hell Musk has in mind for us…

About that Police Car in front of the Pierce School

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 7, 2025 at 2:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

The Pierce school in NE DC has become a HQ of sorts for the far right. For awhile they were tagged on Google as the Embassy of Liberland and now they’re listed as Representative Office of The Free Republic of Liberland in Washington D.C. They hosted a huge (more…)

“Barriers going up, again, at Capitol” – Here are the road closures for Tomorrow night’s (Tues.) Joint Session of Congress

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2025 at 12:30PM

photos by Kevin

“Joint Session of Congress Road Closures

On Tuesday, March 4, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver an address before a Joint Session of Congress.

Road Closures (more…)

Fight Club: “Well as the saying goes all good things must come to an end”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2025 at 10:30AM

633 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Sad news from Capitol Hill as Fight Club shared the sad news over the weekend:

“Well as the saying goes all good things must come to an end and so we have come to our end. Sunday March 2nd will be our last day of service. (more…)