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Mount Pleasant Action: La Tejana taking their Two Week Summer Break Next Week and Each Peach Celebrating their 13th(!!) Anniversary Tonight!

By Prince Of Petworth

3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

The heads up from La Tejana (3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW):

“It’s that time of year, y’all 🏝️ Come visit us this week before we shut down for two weeks for our annual summer break. Normal Wednesday-Sunday schedule this week. Last day of service before the break is this Sunday 8/16 and we will reopen for regular weekly service on Wednesday, September 2nd. Hasta pronto amigos 😘”

And from the equally excellent Each Peach (3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW):

“It’s our birthday! Each Peach turns 13 today. (more…)

Fences Going Up around Amigos Park in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

3146 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Today before 8 AM the city put up a metal fence to enclose the public space at Amigos Park. Attached is a picture of fence going up. Where are the permits?”

Thanks to Terry for sharing a rendering of what could have been but is no longer planned: (more…)

New Mural in Mount Pleasant!

By Prince Of Petworth


3070 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

Obviously that’s Mayor Barry on the left but, I’m embarrassed to ask, who is on the right?

Thanks to Nora for sending from the side of Ercelias in Mount Pleasant: (more…)

Purple Patch having an “End of Streatery celebration” Sunday in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth


3155 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

Sad news from Purple Patch in Mount Pleasant:

“As our Purple Patch patio comes to an end, we’d love to celebrate one last Sunday together!

Join us this Sunday, July 12 starting at 4pm for an End of Streatery celebration as we raise a glass to incredible years filled with delicious food, great conversations, laughter, and unforgettable memories shared on our beloved patio. (more…)

Archeological Finds Vol. 119 – Remember When you could get a nice Smoking Jacket for $7.99? Who could forget Slenderella Mints?!? Silver Nip Grapefruit Juice?

By Prince Of Petworth

Archeological Finds is made possible by the Friends of Antonio Meucci Society. Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!

Thanks to N. for sending from Mount Pleasant:

“We’re doing a bathroom renovation and I thought you’d be into these “artifacts” the crew found. The first newspaper is apparently a 1930s issue of the evening star.” (more…)

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