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“The Museum of Illusions Washington DC Officially Opens on December 13th”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Tickets for the The Museum of Illusions Washington DC (925 H Street NW) are now available to purchase, starting at $23.95, for entry to be one of the first to experience the new and exciting museum, the 40th Museum of Illusions to open globally. As the newest addition to CityCenterDC, the Museum of Illusions Washington DC (MOIDC) offers a totally original, educational and instagrammable experience to visitors of all ages. The interactive exhibits are currently in the final stages of construction to debut as part of the museum’s grand opening on December 13, 2022. (more…)

“Hoja Taqueria at Generator Washington DC Now Open”

By Prince Of Petworth


photos courtesy Hoja Taqueria

From a press release:

“Bar Lab continues their partnership with Generator, the leading lifestyle hybrid accommodation brand, launching the second Hoja Taqueria within Generator Washington D.C. located at 1900 Connecticut Ave, NW. The acclaimed Bar Lab team is consistently recognized for their unique, inspired food and beverage programs with Hoja Taqueria being no exception. (more…)

Will Philotimo and Nicholas Stefanelli’s Greek Wine + Cocktail Bar, Kaimaki, Reopen?

By Prince Of Petworth


1100 15th Street, NW

Update from Philotimo:

“Unfortunately, our restaurant had a kitchen fire a couple of months ago resulting in a closure for the foreseeable future.

It looks like the restaurant won’t be able to reopen until next spring.”

Thanks to Mike for sending: “The note on the door has been there since the summer, so pretty dated. I walked by yesterday and Philotimo is still closed form the kitchen fire they had in the summer. Do know if they will reopen?” (more…)

“there was an entirely foreseeable fire in River Terrace”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Tonight (Tues.) there was an entirely foreseeable fire in River Terrace, which could have been prevented, and could have ended in tragedy. There’s been a long abandoned and condemned house; for several weeks a squatter has taken up residence. Many calls and messages have been sent to local leaders and authorities over weeks and months. They’ve known about it, even so much to come out and inadequately board up doors to prevent entry several times. (more…)

The DC Punk Rock Flea Market & Food Drive is Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“In cooperation with Positive Force DC, we bring you DC Punk Rock Flea Market & Food Drive!

Saturday, Nov. 19th 12 PM – 5 PM
St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church – Washington, DC
1525 Newton St, NW

Free to enter, but please bring a donation of whole-grain cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, or canned vegetables, fruit, beans, or tuna for delivery to nearby low-income seniors by We Are Family DC!”

Fire in Foggy Bottom “Fire 2nd floor 8 story building with numerous senior citizens”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from DC Fire and EMS: “2 Alarm fire 700 block 24th St NW. Fire has been knocked down. Continue to make rescues by ladder. There is heavy smoke on all floors.”

Thanks to Marcus for sending: “700 24th St NW Apartment Fire. There are at least 20 fire trucks here and the Fire Marshall arrived.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “Box Alarm 700 block 24th St NW. Smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a multi-story building.

2 Alarm fire 700 block 24th St NW. Fire 2nd floor 8 story building with numerous senior citizens. Rescues in progress via ladders and other means.” (more…)

“Captain Cookie?!”

By Prince Of Petworth


3411 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about Captain Cookie? Did that just fall apart?”

Lots of folks have been inquiring after seeing a vacant sticker on the door – that’s usually just a bureaucratic payment and easily resolved. Happy to report that a building permit just went up in October which bodes very well: (more…)

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