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The 2022 Rock n Roll Half Marathon and 5K is Saturday, There will be street closures

Published March 22, 2022 at 12:25PM | Updated March 22, 2022 at 12:49PM

From MPD:

“On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the 2022 Rock n Roll Half Marathon and 5K will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

When safe to do so, the Metropolitan Police Department will assist motorists in crossing the race route to help relieve traffic congestion due to the extended closures. However, motorists should not rely on crossing the route and should plan on going around the traffic closures.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 12:01 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: (more…)

Update: Stellina Pizzeria will be opening in the Waffle Shop space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 22, 2022 at 11:35AM | Updated March 22, 2022 at 2:45PM

508 K Street, NW

Ed. Note: This is going to become a Stellina Pizza (sorry for the Rebel Taco confusion which I guess is coming next door.)

Thanks to Austin for sending: “the waffle shop finally took down the window covers and looks like it’s almost open. They applied for a alcohol license” (more…)

“looks like Starbucks is coming to the Wharf.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 22, 2022 at 9:05AM

7th and Maine Ave, SW

Thanks to Lauren for sending: “looks like Starbucks is coming to the Wharf. It is going in the corner vacant spot near the round-about drop off for the Canopy hotel, next to Praline Bakery.” (more…)

#Wharf

Herman Miller furniture coming to Union Market area

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 22, 2022 at 8:45AM

1264 4th Street, NE

Thanks to Capitol Phil for sharing:

“Herman Miller furniture coming to La Cosecha building next to Framebridge“

#union market

ALERT: Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Opening in Bethesda pushed to March 28

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 21, 2022 at 4:05PM

via Pepe’s Pizza

From an email:

“It’s taken nearly a century for America’s best pizza to arrive in Bethesda (Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd), and, unfortunately, it’s going to be one more week.

Due to unforeseen events (minor technical issue), our new opening date will now be Monday, March 28th.”

#pizza

Today’s Rental was chosen for the exposed brick fireplace obviously, but the washer/dryer sealed the deal

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 21, 2022 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 415 4th St SE near E St SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,595 / 500ft2 – Available Now! Studio With Private Yard On Capitol Hill (415 4th St. SE) (more…)

Sup with the spotlight at St. Dominic Church in SW?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 21, 2022 at 1:45PM

630 E Street, SW

“Dear PoPville,

Been missing the view of St. Dominic Church‘s majestic steeple from my SW apartment.

At night it strikes the skyline in spotlight, breaking the otherwise monotonous horizon of federal buildings – and reminding us people live here :) However, for a few weeks (months?) the spotlight is off. Why!? (more…)

“upon closer inspection I concluded it might, in fact, be a humongous rat, or some sort of blasphemous rat hybrid”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 21, 2022 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

On my walk home yesterday night while on New Hampshire Ave. near the intersection with Georgia Ave., I spotted the monstrosity. My first inclination was that it was some sort of marmot or beaver that wandered far from home, but upon closer inspection I concluded it might, in fact, be a humongous rat, or some sort of blasphemous rat hybrid. (more…)

#missed connections

“You Must Try the confit WINGS!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 21, 2022 at 11:35AM

2436 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Angelique for sending: “we tried out ⁦Big Sky! You Must Try the confit WINGS! Grilled, THEN fried. So good. (more…)

“Stuff is happening at the Sun Trust Plaza”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 21, 2022 at 10:35AM

Thanks to Sam for sending: “Stuff is happening at the Sun Trust Plaza in AdMo. Now completely surrounded by tall fencing. And a “construction entrance” sign has been erected in the back of the building.” (more…)