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“We have a new Venezuelan restaurant in town!!” Peep some of the deliciousness and the menu

Published March 9, 2026 at 11:30AM

a look at some of the goods at newly opened DC Al Toque

“Latin Cuisine • Bakery Café • Eventos • Bar
🇻🇪 Sabor venezolano en Washington DC

🥟 Empanadas venezolanas
🫓 Arepas
🍳 Desayuno criollo
🥑 Aguacate fresco
🍖 Carne mechada
🍔 Hamburguesas especiales
☕ Café y panadería”

“Dear PoPville,

We have a new Venezuelan restaurant in town!! DC Al Toque, is having its soft opening today. The Arepas and Pastries look delicious!! The address is 3910 14th St NW.”

Many more photos plus the menu below: (more…)

Large Fire in Petworth Row House around 1:30am. Large Fire in a Capitol HIll Row House around 2:15am. Many displaced.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2026 at 8:30AM

3800 block Kansas Ave, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS

Thanks to A. for reporting: “Several fire trucks (4+) , ambulances (3+) and other emergency vehicles dispatched to Kansas and Randolph to combat what looks like a rowhouse with smoke billowing out.” (more…)

Yo! This Deliciousness is Coming Soon to Petworth!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2026 at 12:00PM

Goodness. Look at this tease from District Larder Co. coming to the old Domku space on Upshur Street, NW in Petworth.

“The future is bright… here’s a glimpse of what you can expect when you come through our door.” (more…)

“ACTION AT THE PETWORTH WENDY’S”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 27, 2026 at 8:25AM

3900 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to David for sending the Petworth Wendy’s update:

“I was walking by the now infamous Wendy’s on Georgia Avenue this afternoon and saw someone actually working. (more…)

#fast casual

Signage Up for New CVS coming across the street from the old CVS

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 25, 2026 at 10:00AM

3701 New Hampshire Ave, NW

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Because the social media algo ain’t what it used to be I get asked about this CVS about once a week. (more…)

Meanwhile at Wendy’s – Speaking in Tongues

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 24, 2026 at 11:05AM

3900 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Somebody translate the Wendy’s msg? Lights on, nobody home.” (more…)

#fast casual

District Larder Co., “deli & market” coming to Petworth this Spring!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 17, 2026 at 11:15AM | Updated February 17, 2026 at 1:33PM

I’m getting Three Little Pigs memories…

Yo my goodness!! District Larder Co.

“Your new favorite deli & market in Petworth (more…)

About all the Police in Petworth Friday – “the victims appear to have been struck by a trash truck while operating an electric bike”, one man killed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 14, 2026 at 9:42AM | Updated February 16, 2026 at 6:09PM

via google maps

From MPD:

“On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 2:08 pm, Fourth District officers responded to the intersection of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue, NW, for a report of a traffic crash. Upon arrival, officers located two adult females, one unconscious but breathing, one unconscious and not breathing. One adult female was pronounced dead on the scene, (more…)

Heads Up: “Huge ice chunks hanging off apartment building in Petworth”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 2:45PM

3830 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to alert everyone to the massive ice chunks hanging several inches over the edge of the apartment building above Safeway on Georgia Avenue in Petworth. I called 311 and told the apartment building front desk but there’s no warning or anything right now.” (more…)

#PSA

Photos: Petworth CVS Closing at New Hampshire and Georgia, Pharmacy will reopen across the street!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 29, 2026 at 12:45PM

Thanks to Adam and Stephen for sending photos from closing soon CVS.

ICYMI: (more…)