Office of the Attorney General

DC Attorney General “Secures $259,294 Judgement Against Former DC Assistant Principal Who Fraudulently Worked A Second Full-Time Job in Rhode Island”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has secured a $259,294 judgment against Michael Redmond, a former assistant principal at Stephen E. Kramer Middle School in Ward 8, for defrauding the District by taking a full-time, in-person job in Rhode Island while he was supposed to be working remotely for the DC Public Schools (DCPS). The court determined that Redmond “engaged in conduct that showed a willful disregard for the truth and a willingness to engage in defrauding the District of Columbia,” knowingly collecting more than $45,000 of his DCPS salary for work he did not complete. The court imposed treble damages and civil penalties for violating the District’s False Claims Act. (more…)

Dupont Circle

More Info on the Raid at Chocolate City Wellness, Currently Shut Down

By Prince Of Petworth


1723 Connecticut Ave, NW

From ABCA:

“On September 10, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down two businesses for illegal cannabis sales.

The Closure Orders were executed at Chocolate City Wellness, a licensed retailer, and Citgo Gas Station, an unlicensed retailer, due to activities that posed an imminent danger to public health and safety, specifically the sale of illegal cannabis products that were untested by a licensed testing laboratory and lacked the required labeling.

The operation was part of the city’s ongoing enforcement efforts following the enactment of the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024, which granted ABCA new civil enforcement powers. Since the bill took effect on July 15, 2024, joint agency efforts have resulted in the padlocking of 71 illegal cannabis businesses.

Seizure and Arrest Details (more…)

Downtown

“The World’s Premier Destination for Premium, Location-based Virtual Reality Games Coming Late 2025”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy Sandbox VR

From Sandbox VR:

“LOL Entertainment is expanding its footprint with a brand-new location in Washington D.C. In partnership with Sandbox VR, the world’s leading destination for premium, location-based virtual reality, LOL Entertainment is bringing this highly immersive experience to CityCenterDC at 824 9th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 20, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

508 Kenyon Street NW508 Kenyon Street NW

This Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW

  • 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
  • Lower level is a separate rental unit
  • Built-in Airbnb income potential
  • Private patio + secure 2-car parking
  • Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
  • “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
  • “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”
More Fresh Finds
Dulles

Yo! Check out the new Dining Options (including Aventino and Bonchon!!) Coming to Dulles! Plus “a new premium parking option launched” at DCA

By Prince Of Petworth


“Rendering of Bonchon, coming to Concourse E at Dulles International”

From the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority:

“The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Wednesday at its board of directors meeting the first concessions selected for Concourse E, which is now under construction at Dulles International Airport, as well as a new premium parking option that launched in September at Reagan National Airport.

New Concessions Coming to Dulles International

The new concourse will have 14 gates and 44,000 square feet of food and retail space – expanding the array of options for Dulles travelers. The new food, beverage and retail stores focus on brands that represent the regional D.C. experience. (more…)

NoMa (Near Northeast)

The new Union Market location for Slice & Pie opened Today! Next Door Taste of Lucy opens Friday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


now available in Union Market at 1309 5th Street, NE. Photo by Maria Lustre Rebrikova

From a press release:

“Slice & Pie, named the second-best slice shop in the United States by prestigious Italian organization 50Top Pizza for the second consecutive year, is set to open its second location on Wednesday, September 17 in the food hall at Union Market. The new location will offer the complete menu from Slice & Pie’s flagship location on 14th Street, including whole pies and slices of Roman-born master pizzaiolo Giulio Adriani’s New York and Detroit-style pizzas. Earlier this month in Naples, Italy, Slice & Pie was named the 83rd best pizzeria in the world, and the new location will open alongside Taste of Lucy, an offshoot of Adriani’s cocktail bar and restaurant, Lucy. Both concepts will be separated by a wall spanning the 800 square foot space, with Slice & Pie featured on the left and Taste of Lucy on the right. Taste of Lucy will open in Union Market on Friday, September 19. (more…)

Event

DC Chamber Musicians Season Finale

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

1517 18th St., NW.

Washington, District of Columbia 20036

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The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.

On the Program

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wildlife

Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Polyphemus Moth

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Robert for sending: “Spotted in Eckington. Named after the one eyed giant from Greek mythology because of the eye shaped spots. Average wing span of 6 inches. It seems to be scrutinizing the no parking placard.”

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

Petworth

“Introducing Yemaya’s Lounge – Your Neighbor in Petworth”

By Prince Of Petworth


left of Snappy’s at 3919 Georgia Avenue, NW

From an email:

“Yemaya’s Lounge, located at 3919 Georgia Avenue NW, recently opened as a fully licensed medical cannabis dispensary and safe-use location under the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). Yemaya’s Lounge proudly holds all required ABCA cannabis retailer licenses and endorsements, ensuring everything they do is fully compliant and safe for the community.

This isn’t just another shop. Yemaya’s Lounge was founded by a multi-generational Washingtonian who grew up in Mt. Pleasant and has lived in Petworth for more than 20 years, raising her two sons right here in our neighborhood. She created Yemaya’s Lounge to be more than a dispensary — it’s a community hub built on five key pillars: (more…)

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by LaTur

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