BikeDC

“back to back incidents with large groups of youths gathering on the trail and trail connection lobby at Washington Gateway. They have then proceeded to getting into altercations that spill down into our plaza and the lobby…”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to E. for passing on from an ANC Rep via the Eckington Civic Association (ECA):

“I have received the following from MRP, the company that manages the bike lobby linking the MBT to Florida Avenue, and pass it along.

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Over the last two days we have had back to back incidents with large groups of youths gathering on the trail and trail connection lobby at Washington Gateway. They have then proceeded to getting into altercations that spill down into our plaza and the lobby of the Burton apartments. The police have been relatively quick to respond, but similar to the firework incident that we had in July (where the youth shot a roman candle into our lobby) the police tactic is just to disburse the crowd.

We have closed the trail connection to try to de-escalate the situation. Hopefully this will bring some normalcy and we will be able to reopen shortly. (more…)

t shirts

PoPville T Shirts continue to Travel the Globe – Paris!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Beth for sending this sweet shot of Scott repping the 2022 PoPville beer shirt in Paris.

You can get some limited edition 20th Anniversary and/or No Kings Yes Prince of Petworth t-shirts at our 20th anniversary party coming up August 27th at Moreland’s Tavern (6-10pm). Taste the new PoPville beer from Atlas Brew Works then too!

If you get a photo with any of your shirt/merch on your travels – please send a photo with where you went to my email at [email protected] thanks!

Sponsored

Folger Consort launches its 50th season with ‘Monteverdi’s Legacy’

By Folger Shakespeare Library
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Join Folger Shakespeare Library’s early music ensemble-in-residence to travel back in time to 17th-century Venice.

Folger Consort launches their 50th season with “Monteverdi’s Legacy,” a program of virtuosic music.

In the 1600s, under the guidance of composer and choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi, Venice became the celebrated home of early opera and chamber music. Don’t miss the delights of madrigals, sonatas, operatic excerpts and more by Monteverdi, his students, and admirers. Performances are September 11-13. Tickets at folger.edu

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Jason Gooljar

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Navy Yard

“Opening Friday, Croix Brings the Spirit and Flavors of St. Croix to Washington, DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

69 Q Street, SW, photo by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“Donohoe Hospitality will proudly debut Croix, a Caribbean restaurant and Botanic Bar that brings the full breadth of Caribbean cooking and botanical tradition to Washington, DC, Friday, August 14. Located atop the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront, Croix will add a unique and elegant dining experience to the city’s rooftop landscape through a menu rooted in Crucian culinary heritage, an immersive botanical cocktail program, and a hospitality experience designed around connection, culture, and discovery.

An homage to the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Croix is not a Caribbean-inspired concept—it is a Caribbean-rooted one. The restaurant’s culinary program draws from generations of Caribbean tradition, celebrating ingredients such as breadfruit, callaloo, sorrel, pigeon peas, cassava, and Scotch bonnet peppers through both classic and contemporary techniques and refined presentation. (more…)

Event

Triumph Trek at The Rio

The Rio Lakefront

231 Rio Boulevard

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

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The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.

On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.

Go to Triumph Trek at The Rio Read more
Embassy

“Ukraine Focus, a DC-based nonprofit, Adopts Block in Front of Russian Embassy” in the Boris Nemtsov Plaza

By Prince Of Petworth

2650 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Ukraine Focus, a Washington-based nonprofit that delivers ambulances and lifesaving medical supplies to Ukraine, has adopted the city block in front of the Russian embassy, through DC’s Adopt-a-Block program. On Saturday, August 15, volunteers with the organization and the community will pick up trash on the city block in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, and celebrate the installation of signs recognizing the adoption by the DC government.”

The full media advisory: (more…)

Restaurants

“Chick-fil-A Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches + S’mores Are Coming to DC!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“This fall, Chick-fil-A® is bringing fans a limited-time lineup that delivers classic flavors in an entirely new way. Beginning August 24, Guests nationwide can enjoy the new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches – available as breakfast and entrée offerings to satisfy all-day cravings. The sandwiches will debut alongside two new seasonal treats, the S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee. Together, the seasonal menu items continue Chick-fil-A’s yearlong “Newstalgia”-inspired celebration, offering a delicious twist on familiar favorites.

Breakfast is Served: Morning, Noon and Night (more…)

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