Downtown

About the Big Police Responses in Adams Morgan and near the White House

By Prince Of Petworth

Around 10:20pm in Adams Morgan a reader asked: “Does anyone know what’s going on in #AdMo at the Line Hotel? This is the scene outside my apt, helicopters circling above and cops lined along Champlain St NW.”

And a few subsequent responses: “Police had a shooting suspect holed up in the apartment building next to the Line. Unclear where the shooting happened or how it resolved though.”

And as of 10am Sunday morning: “Follow up – cops are still there waiting for a judge to sign a warrant. The shooting did happen in the building.”

“Follow up to the follow up – they got a warrant and SWAT pulled him out”

And regarding the response from near the White House: (more…)

“National Geographic Museum of Exploration to Open on June 26, 2026 in Downtown DC”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Exciting news from an email:

“The National Geographic Society will open the National Geographic Museum of Exploration at its global headquarters in downtown D.C. on June 26, featuring 100,000 square feet of new public space dedicated to inspiring the explorer in every visitor. Starting today, visitors can purchase presale tickets.

The Museum of Exploration features an unprecedented collection of immersive and educational experiences, all under one roof (more…)

“Bazaar Meat by José Andrés Opens Today in Washington, DC” at the Waldorf Astoria!

By Prince Of Petworth


Bazaar Meat. Photo: Liz Clayman

From an email:

“José Andrés Group announces that Bazaar Meat by José Andrés opens today, Thursday, March 19, in Washington, DC. The globally celebrated steakhouse concept makes its debut in the nation’s capital and ushers in a new chapter of the Bazaar experience.

Opening in the space formerly home to The Bazaar by José Andrés at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, (more…)

What’s the Word on the Afghan/Persian spot, Kabuli Pulao, that opened in the old Post Pub?

By Prince Of Petworth


1422 L Street, NW previously home to the Post Pub

“Experience the rich flavors of authentic Afghan cuisine in the heart of Washington, D.C.”

In February last we noted that a new Afghan Cuisine restaurant was about to drop at the former Post Pub space.

They opened in June 2025. Anyone take a taste? What’s the good word? What’s the must order?

Check out their menu here.

“Discover Kabuli Pulao: (more…)

Curiosities continue at the Hotel Harrington (Sold to the The Georgetown Company in February)

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and E Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

This continues to fascinate: When out for lunch and again, I saw a couple leave the Hotel Harrington and lock the lobby door behind them. They were perhaps in their 30s, dressed casually. Maybe they’re the caretakers? Hopefully, not in the sense of the Overlook Hotel.”

When we last posted a commenter shared: (more…)

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