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Fear Not Bowling Fans – Though Company Declared Bankruptcy, Pinstripes Lives in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jennifer

From Pinstripes:

“Pinstripes Holdings, Inc. has taken an important step to secure our future by voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closing some locations, with the support of our lenders.

We will keep operating as usual – welcoming guests, hosting events, and supporting our remaining team members.

We know the past week has been difficult, and we thank you for your patience and support as we move through this transition. While some of our locations have closed, many remain open and continue to welcome you as always.

You can still visit us in: (more…)

“DC’s Zoning Commission Fails to Meet the Moment of DC’s Housing Crisis–230 Homes at 901 Monroe St. NE Delayed”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC YIMBY:

“Once again the Zoning Commission votes to add delay and expense to much-needed housing
Zoning Commission votes 5-0 to delay approval until at least October 23

For over 10 years, the lot at 901 Monroe St NE in Brookland has sat vacant, even though it’s across the street from the Brookland Metro station, five blocks from a grocery store, and surrounded by local businesses. This prime location could provide much-needed housing in Ward 5, yet it has remained empty due to restrictive zoning and a few loud voices opposing change. (more…)

LOCAL LOVE El Rinconcito 2: “Business has been slow recently due to **all this** and they could use some love”

By Prince Of Petworth


1326 Park Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I want to send some love to El Rinconcito 2 in Columbia Heights. They are a wonderful family business with delicious Salvadorean food, drinks, and a lovely patio. Business has been slow recently due to **all this** and they could use some love. I’d be heart broken to lose this longtime staple. (more…)

47th Annual Adams Morgan Day is Sunday!

By Prince Of Petworth

From Adams Morgan Day:

“For 47 years, Adams Morgan Day has been a family-friendly celebration with music, art and activities for all ages. Adams Morgan Day is planned entirely by volunteers, and as Washington, DC’s longest running neighborhood festival, We welcome residents and visitors alike to meet our neighborhood businesses, artists, and service organizations.

We are elated to be coming back to an ALL in-person festival on Sunday, September 14, 2025.” (more…)

It’s Official: 54 Noodles Bar For Lease. Fin.

By Prince Of Petworth


1527 14th Street, NW previously the longtime home of Great Wall before 54 Noodles Bar

So much for “temporarily closed”…

Thanks to Nate for sending the final word: the 54 Noodles Bar space is now officially for lease. Yesterday we noted that things were not looking good. Today it’s official.

54 Noodles Bar only opened here in April 2024.

Stay tuned for updates when we learn who takes over the space.

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