Woodley Park

Last Night in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth


6pm on Connecticut Ave, just north of the Zoo

Thanks to Lakshmi, dccitygirl, Rigoberto, Cecilia, Mary and Drew for sending: “Woodley park next to zoo. Double decker.”

hayden wrote: “I drove past this. There was a poor older man being carried onto a stretcher. Hope he recovers safely.” (more…)

Ace Hardware will be closing in Woodley Park later this Summer

By Prince Of Petworth


2616 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I recently overheard a conversation inside ACE Hardware in Woodley Park. A staff member was telling a customer that the store would be closing permanently in a month or two, because it had never made a profit in its 10 year history. Say it ain’t so!”

The owners sadly confirm the coming closing: “We will be closing in August and our team members will be transferred to another one of our locations if they would like to continue to work with us.” (more…)

“Timeline for Marriott Wardman Park Demolition/Construction?”

By Prince Of Petworth


2660 Woodley Rd, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I rent in a building next door to the Marriott Wardman Park that is slated to be demolished (with a 900 unit apartments constructed in its place). Many renters in the neighborhood are wondering about the timeline of the project (so we can plan accordingly), but we can’t seem to find any specific information (other than the general plans). Does anyone out there have more info or know where we can find it?”

End of an Era – Afghan Grill has closed

By Prince Of Petworth


2309 Calvert Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I stopped by the CVS at the corner of Connecticut and Calvert the other day and saw some workers actively taking down Afghan Grill’s signage. Their “open” neon sign was lit though! Any idea if they are closed for good or, hopefully, just replacing their old signs with new ones?”

I stopped by over the weekend and the space has been completely cleaned out: (more…)

Flavorture “food experience company” coming to Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth


2609 24th Street, NW

Thanks to alyssa for sending from the former Mayahuel space in Woodley Park. Flavorture’s website says:

“A unique merger between two local companies birthed, Flavorture! A food experience company committed to providing top notch, cuisine with a bold taste Headed by owners Pinkey Reddick and Llewellyn McAlister, Flavorture launches with a strong background in large government contracts and exclusive events throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Both owners are chefs, who are experts at their craft. With customers appreciating their food and level of service, the Flavorture owners grew their respective businesses to include catering social events, corporate functions, individually packaged menu items and now, expanding to curating private events for area professionals.” (more…)

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