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The Alchemist and Elements DC coming to U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1334 U Street, NW

Big U Street bar news. Thanks to Tom for sending word about The Alchemist which appears either to be coming to the beloved former Codmother space or the space above it (stay tuned.) The liquor license placard here for The Alchemist says: “A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 47 and Total Occupancy Load of 50. Licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement.”


1355 U Street, NW

But that’s not all. The former Republic Gardens space (next to the old State of the Union, see awesome old photos here), is slated to become Elements DC. The liquor license placard for Elements DC says: (more…)

“Norton Gives National Park Service Deadline on Decision on Changing the Name of Melvin Hazen Park, Will Introduce Bill to Change Name if Necessary”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s office:

“Last Monday, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) sent a letter giving the National Park Service (NPS) until August 31, 2021, to make a final decision on whether it will change the name of Melvin Hazen Park in the District of Columbia and informing NPS she will consider introducing legislation to change the name if NPS has not made a final decision by then. In February, Norton asked NPS to change the name of the park because Hazen helped demolish the African-American community in the D.C. neighborhood then known as Reno City. In response, NPS said that it needed to take more time to examine whether it has the authority to change the name, and if does have such authority, whether it should change the name.

Norton’s letter to NPS follows. (more…)

Vikings Football Player Shot Along with Three Others just after 5pm Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Thanks to Z for passing on from ESPN’s Adam Schefter who reported: “Vikings’ rookie DT Jaylen Twyman was shot four times while visiting an aunt in Washington DC. “Wrong place, wrong time,” said his agent Drew Rosenhaus.”

Fox5 reported: “A former H.D. Woodson high school star and sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings was among four people injured in a shooting in Northeast D.C. Monday evening.”

Full release from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, June 21, 2021, in the 300 block of 50th Street, Northeast.

At approximately 5:09 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. (more…)

Pekoe Wellness coming to Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


90 O street NW courtesy Pekoe Wellness

Great news from Pekoe Wellness:

“After nine months under contract (financing is HARD!!), we closed on our property at 90 O street NW – the old Kearney Grocery store!

We’re going to remodel, dig out the basement, and build up a 1/2 floor to relocate and expand Pekoe Wellness! (more…)

“the owner said they’re a few weeks from closing if their fortunes don’t improve”

By Prince Of Petworth


2309 Calvert Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I went to Afghan Grill for dinner in Woodley Park and the owner said they’re a few weeks from closing if their fortunes don’t improve. Apparently, convention goers at the Marriott Wardman Park accounted for 60% of their business, and they’re down over $200k in business as compared to a “normal”, pre-pandemic year. (more…)

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