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“free student loan workshop tomorrow afternoon”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin

Thanks to a reader for sharing:

“In doing our piece for the Student Debt Challenge we’ve told you about, we’re helping to host a free and unique in-person workshop talking you through federal student loan repayment options with a special guest from the White House. You can even bring friends and colleagues! Here are the details:

Student Debt Challenge Workshop: Helping Student Loan Borrowers with Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Loan Forgiveness

April 27, 2016, 4:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET

RSVP

Space is extremely limited. RSVP required.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed.

Center for American Progress
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor

At this event experts will give individuals with student loan debt, as well as human resource staff across the city, a better understanding of the basics of student loan repayment and loan forgiveness programs to help spread the word about these important programs.”

Today on the Duck Beat – Duck Defenders

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by Judy

Ed. Note: I love that three separate readers captured and sent us the shot above. Thanks to all. As since we’re in the season – if you catch a great duck scene or any greatness for that matter please email [email protected] or tweet us @PoPville Thanks!

Heidi writes this morning: “I think the ducks learned how to read.”

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Photo by The Basics

And yesterday The Basics captured the great scene above: “check out this act of animal kindness on 13th Street NW!”

“New chairs & tables at Franklin Square”

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“They updated Franklin Square today with red cafe tables and chairs. Great for the crowds that picnic there during lunch.

These tables were part of the NPS proposals for updating that park, it seems like they decided not to wait for the park renovation to add them.”

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14th and K Street, NW

“The world’s oldest barbershop” is coming to Town “Grooming Men For Greatness”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1155 F Street, NW

Truefitt & Hill is pretty posh…

“For over two centuries Truefitt & Hill, recognised as the finest traditional gentlemen’s barber and perfumer in London, has provided discerning gentlemen with only the finest in grooming products and services. Our offering truly gives men the opportunity to look and feel their very best.

Established in 1805, we remain the world’s oldest barbershop as stated in the Guinness Book of records and are barbers and Royal Warrant holders to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. Today’s product offering is the result of over 209 years of research and intimate customer relationships. Our knowledge and experience provide today’s man with an offering that is both sophisticated and practical. Gentlemen deserve the best in everything they do. If you are looking for the finest in men’s grooming, we are confident you will find Truefitt & Hill’s unmatched product quality and prestigious tradition unrivalled.”

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Located next to the expanding Pret a Manger.

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Pennsylvania 6 DC Launches New Champagne and Bloody Bar

By Prince Of Petworth

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inside 1350 I Street, NW courtesy of Pennsylvania 6 DC

From an email:

“Hoping to tackle the age-old question of whether to go to the brunch place with the Champagne bar or the Bloody Mary bar, Pennsylvania 6 has solved this dilemma with the launch of their ultimate Champagne and Bloody Bar.

For $18, brunch guests will have the ability to order unlimited vodka and champagne with exclusive access to various elixirs, juices, toppings and garnishes at its juice bar located in the chandelier-dripping Oxford dining room.

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.”

Check out the full menu: DC_MENU_BRUNCH (PDF)

DUI Arrest Made in this morning’s Pedestrian Traffic Fatality Off Thomas Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit have announced an arrest was made in a traffic fatality that occurred in the 1300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest on Friday, April 8, 2016.

At approximately 1:28 am, members of the Third District responded to a call for a traffic accident involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The vehicle was traveling eastbound in the service lane when it struck an adult male victim who stepped off the curb. The victim was not in the crosswalk and appeared into the street between parked cars. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene where the decedent’s body was discovered trapped under the striking vehicle. All life-saving efforts were performed but the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The operator of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries.

On Friday, April 8, 2016, 24-year-old Roshonda Michelle Josephs of Northwest, DC was arrested. She was charged with Driving Under the Influence.

The decedent has not been identified. The case remains under investigation.

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about this case to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Ocean Prime Hiring, Opening this Fall

By Prince Of Petworth

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1341 G Street, NW

This is the former Ceiba space that closed in 2014.

Ocean Prime’s website says:

“Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is thrilled to announce that its award-winning modern American restaurant and lounge, Ocean Prime will open its 13th location nationwide in Washington, DC in fall 2016. Its first foray into the nation’s capital, Ocean Prime will be located in the Colorado Building at 1341 G Street, NW. Serving lunch Monday through Friday and dinner nightly, Ocean Prime will offer guests prime seafood, steaks, handcrafted cocktails and world-class wines in a captivating ambiance with signature genuine hospitality.

NOW HIRING

We are currently hiring for management positions for Ocean Prime DC, opening Fall 2016. To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected].”

You can see their Philly menus here.

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