Neighborhoods

Metro plans full-scale security exercise at Capitol South Station, Sunday (Sept. 17)

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police in coordination with U.S. Capitol Police will conduct a full-scale law enforcement exercise on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Capitol South Station. The exercise will simulate a real-life security threat to test operational coordination, communications, and response between law enforcement agencies.

During this time, the Capitol South Station will be closed from opening until approximately 2 p.m. Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Federal Center SW. (more…)

“Baffling DC parking issue – please help!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in Brookland which is parking zone 5. My building offers private parking in a garage but it costs $300/month and the spots are in high demand (there’s a long waiting list). When I got a car recently, I decided to forgo the costly parking garage and take my chances street parking instead. Much to my confusion, I’m being regularly ticketed for parking on my own street. The tickets cite “residential parking” and “no residential parking permit.”

When I contacted the DMV for clarification, I was told that because of my street address, I do not qualify for a residential parking permit. (more…)

Coffee Republic opening flagship location downtown near Metro Center

By Prince Of Petworth


601 13th Street, NW

Ed. Note: In June we learned that Saxbys had become a Coffee Republic in Georgetown.

From a press release:

“Coffee Republic will host a grand opening for their newest location right in the heart of downtown DC at Metro Center on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00am. We invite the community to join us as we unveil our extraordinary new coffee destination set to elevate the coffee culture in Washington DC, one sip at a time.

Our highly anticipated flagship location, (more…)

Mount Pleasant Restaurant Makes a Plea for Help

By Prince Of Petworth


3162 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

From Beau Thai:

“We need help in #MtPleasant. The @7eleven is a haven for crime and harassment in particular. The street is scary at night, & we presume vandalism and robbery is inevitable (again. and again.). Just now we had a very uncomfortable interaction with one of the usuals. Help. (more…)

The Tabard Inn partners with Chef Ian Boden (Chef/Owner of The Shack in Staunton, VA), New Dinner Menu now available, new brunch menu coming next month

By Prince Of Petworth


1739 N Street, NW via Tabard Inn

From the Tabard Inn:

“The Tabard Inn announces a new chapter with the onboarding of Culinary Partner Ian Boden, who quietly began working with Tabard Inn this spring, training the team, researching the history of the hotel, and updating the menus, which reflect Boden’s interpretations of classical cooking and technique. The dinner menu is available immediately and the new brunch menu will launch in October. (more…)

“status of the RIA development?”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Rhode Island Ave, NE rendering via MidCity

“Dear PoPville,

wondering if the ‘ville has any updates or news on the long-anticipated RIA development at 14th and Rhode Island Ave NE? The MidCity website hasn’t been updated in over a year and there isn’t much happening at the site. Would love to know when the big trucks are gonna roll in.“

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