Woodley Park

“the owner said they’re a few weeks from closing if their fortunes don’t improve”

By Prince Of Petworth


2309 Calvert Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I went to Afghan Grill for dinner in Woodley Park and the owner said they’re a few weeks from closing if their fortunes don’t improve. Apparently, convention goers at the Marriott Wardman Park accounted for 60% of their business, and they’re down over $200k in business as compared to a “normal”, pre-pandemic year. (more…)

Today in Hawks around Town – Crawfish on the loose!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Emily Gee

Thanks to Emily for sending: “Um, almost stepped on this LIVE crawdad on the mean streets of Woodley Park. Hot n Juicy Crawfish, come get your guy, he’s lost”

Ed. Note: Believe it or not, this is not the first street crawfish we’ve encountered.

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

“we are forced to close the doors of Salon Roi after 52 years in the same Building”

By Prince Of Petworth


2602 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Margot for passing on the sad word from Salon Roi:

“Friends, it is with mixed emotion that we share this with you! Like millions, we have been struggling for over a year now to keep our DOORS OPEN, while operating 20/30% of our normal capacity and Income. We have done a good job following all the COVID rules to the “T.” AFTER ALL THAT, we were not successful in negotiating a new LEASE. So, like many long-time businesses in Woodley Park, we are forced to close the doors of Salon Roi after 52 years in the same Building.

So, June 30th, we will be leaving Our MARILYN MURAL behind, as we all pack our styling carts and head to SALON ROI (#2) (more…)

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