Neighborhoods

“Notice to the Public. Temporary Closure of Dupont Circle” this Pride Weekend

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to ANC Commissioner Jeff Rueckgauer for sharing with us:

“As suspected, Dupont Circle *WILL BE CLOSED* this weekend. IDK what legit “health and safety” concerns would occur this weekend that couldn’t occur any other days. (Actually, like last year, someone ordered it closed as a middle finger to gays.)”

From the National Park Service:

“Notice to the Public. Temporary Closure of Dupont Circle

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 1.5, and effective beginning Friday, June 19, 2026, until Monday, June 22, 2026, the National Park Service, at the request of the United States Park Police, is imposing a temporary closure of Dupont Circle and its turf panels, and sidewalks as illustrated in the attached map and as further delineated by fencing.

Specifically, (more…)

Yo! Somebody Lost Their Seriously Beautiful Bird

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I found this bird in the 4300 block of Harewood Road, NE. It is a sun conure. It is friendly and sweet.

Anyone who thinks it may belong to them can reach out to me with photos of their own lost bird so we can try to make a match. If I can’t find the owner, I will keep the bird, so I am not looking for adopters- just the true owner!”

Please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

“The Office of Planning has published preliminary findings and recommendations for improving the H Street corridor and invite the community to join us in discussing them”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The Office of Planning has published preliminary findings and recommendations for improving the H Street corridor and invite the community to join us in discussing them at an open house:

June 24, from 5:30-7:30pm at the former Autozone (1207 H St. NE)

The draft is based on research and analysis, input from over 200 community members, and coordination with District agencies. We’re inviting feedback at the open house and an online survey, open through July 26. We’ll then revise the draft to prepare a final study for release this fall.

Our initial findings point to a higher-than-average vacancy rate for ground floors, a decrease in visitor traffic over the past six years, (more…)

“Japanese Food and Chinese Food” coming to Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth


3419 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Tyler for sending the new signage out front of Haru wok & roll coming to the old Mr. Chen’s space any day now!

ICYMI and who are we kidding, unless you are signed up for our free daily newsletter roundup, or directly come to the site compulsively like it’s 2010, well the algorithm ain’t showing you the new restaurants coming to Cleveland Park (and elsewhere). I AM NOT FRUSTRATED AT ALL.

Ah I feel better now – OK then that peek inside: (more…)

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