Neighborhoods

“Congressional Cemetery’s Support for Federal Employees During the Shutdown”

By Prince Of Petworth


1801 E Street, SE courtesy Congressional Cemetery

From an email:

“During the federal government shutdown, many museums and National Park Service sites are closed to visitors. Historic Congressional Cemetery, however, remains open.

As an independent nonprofit organization, we are not part of the federal government, and we continue to welcome visitors, volunteers, and community members every day.

We understand this is a challenging and uncertain time for many, especially for furloughed federal employees and their families.

Our historic grounds offer a place of peace, reflection, and connection. A reminder that even in difficult moments, community endures.

Here are a few ways to spend time with us: (more…)

“Join Oyster Oyster and Maryland’s Old Westminster Winery for one night only at a special event launching the new wine “Brine.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1440 8th Street, NW

From an email:

“OyOy x Old Westminster: Brine Launch Party
Thursday, October 16, 2025 6:00 PM
Join Oyster Oyster and Maryland’s Old Westminster Winery for one night only at a special event launching the new wine “Brine.”

Old Westminster Winery has just launched Brine — a wine for oysters. Brine is a crisp, Vinho Verde–style blend that is our tribute to the Chesapeake and its oysters, nature’s own delicious tool for restoring the Bay, right in time for wild oyster season starting October 1.  (more…)

Update: Logan Tavern Still Closed. “Temporarily” or Temporarily?

By Prince Of Petworth


1423 P Street, NW

Update from Rich over the weekend: “saw a bunch of equipment on the floor, bins of electronics for payment processing and part of the bar seemed missing.”

Ed. Note: Long time Logan Circle P Street hotspot, Commissary, closed up the block in July 2024. Logan Tavern’s website remains live as does their IG though their IG has not been updated since August 13th.

Thanks to Jeff for sending the sign posted on the door of Logan Tavern:

“The sign went up on Tuesday. So It looks like lights out.” (more…)

DC Streetcar Reportedly Shutting Down Sooner Than Expected

By Prince Of Petworth

In the midst of death throes the streetcar saga continues.

In May the Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner broke the big news:

“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.“

And now she has an update: “A budget cut means the D.C. Streetcar is shutting down in March instead of July 2027” (more…)

PubKey Bar and Media Haus near opening in the former Hill Country space in Penn Quarter

By Prince Of Petworth


410 7th Street, NW previously home to Hill Country

“PubKey Bar and Media Haus is a gathering place and watering hole for people who care about sound money, technology and ideas, where conversations flow as easily as the drinks. PubKey (410 7th St. NW) will open in Fall 2025 as a true “embassy” for bitcoin located in the heart of the nation’s capital. (more…)

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