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What the Heck is going on with the “temporarily closed” Lidl in Columbia Heights? Also, ABOUT that huge police presence earlier this morning on Girard

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Daniel for sending: “From the lidl in Columbia heights, nothing posted on their website but this on the door.”

I’m hearing there is a “deep cleaning” going on but not details on why and how long it will take. Stay tuned.

And earlier this morning a few folks were asking about the giant police presence around 14th and Girard Street, NW: (more…)

“Pekoe Wellness is closing after 16 years. Big, big loss.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Becky for passing on the sad news:

“Pekoe Wellness is closing after 16 years. Went there for acupuncture when no one businesses in DC were accessible or convenient to public transport. Big, big loss.

“Dear Friends of Pekoe,

After 16 years of serving Washington, DC, it’s with heavy hearts that we share this news: Pekoe Acupuncture & Wellness Center can no longer continue as a brick-and-mortar clinic.

The current administration, in addition to our recent failed land deal, along with collusion, corruption, and lender misconduct that we’ll share more about another day, has taken us out.

Despite every effort to pivot, the financial, physical, and spiritual toll has simply become unsustainable. (more…)

“Nuli (“a health-forward fast-casual restaurant spotlighting African superfoods”) Announces Grand Opening with Give Aways” Today at The Square

By Prince Of Petworth


1850 K Street, NW photo by Scott Suchman

Check out their: US Menu here (PDF)

From an email:

“Nuli, a first-of-its-kind, health-forward fast-casual restaurant spotlighting African superfoods and locally sourced produce, announces its official opening and start of full operations, after ending its successful soft opening period. The restaurant, founded by acclaimed Nigerian entrepreneur Ada Osakwe, will begin operating with newly expanded hours on Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, To celebrate their official opening, the first 100 guests to visit Nuli on Thursday, October 9th will receive a complimentary superfood cold-pressed juice with any purchase. (more…)

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