Bars

Dear God, Eighteenth Street Lounge is Closing after 25 Years

By Prince Of Petworth


1212 18th Street, NW

From Facebook:

“Statement on the closure of Eighteenth Street Lounge after 25 Years

Washington, D.C., has been the home of Eighteenth Street Lounge for the past 25 years, and I have had the great fortune to deliver unique nightlife experiences in a city that I love. The well-being of our patrons, and staff has always been a leading priority for the ESL team, and given the current uncertainty of when we can welcome patrons back safely, we have decided to close the space indefinitely. (more…)

Brookland

“Any ideas?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Chris for sending:

“So my girlfriend and I were walking across the front lawn at catholic university and found an interesting object laying in the grass. Any ideas? It almost looks like an alligator foot, but what would am alligator foot be doing on the CUA campus.”

Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 8, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

3214 Sherman Ave NW
3214 Sherman Ave NW

Mother’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a great one for DC homebuyers. With 315+ open houses scheduled across the District, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore what’s on the market—and the good news is that the majority of showings are happening on Saturday, leaving your Sunday free for brunches, flowers, and family celebrations. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 3214 Sherman Ave NW — $999,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Steve Gaich
    “Own a Piece of DC’s Most Sought-After Neighborhood — With income potential built right in! Columbia Heights doesn’t just have character — it is character. And 3214 Sherman Avenue NW sits at the heart of it all: a strikingly handsome period townhouse that pairs a jaw-dropping original exterior with a renovated, light-filled contemporary interior. This is the rare home that delivers everything — history, style, flexibility, and one of the best locations in the city.”
  • 1024 Cook Dr SE — $750,000 — Randle Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-3PM — Brendan Mullenholz
    “Enjoy suburban style living with the convenience of city access in this rarely available Craftsman home in Asheford Court. Built in 2016, this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a bright, open layout with an easy flow from the front sitting area to the spacious family room and into the sun-filled kitchen. Step outside from the kitchen into the backyard featuring trees for shade privacy and plenty of space for entertaining.”
  • 1310 Delafield Pl NW — $1,150,000 — 16th St Heights
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Jen Goroff
    “Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.”
  • 612 4th Pl SW — $1,180,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Jason Skipworth
    “Welcome home to 612 4th Place SW, luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. 612 4th Place SW is just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community. Features 4-bedrooms & 3.5-bathrooms, and 2,400 sq. ft. spread out over 3 levels.”

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coffee

Peregrine Espresso Closing on 14th Street after 9 years on June 28th

By Prince Of Petworth

Not since Sparky’s Espresso Cafe closed next door many moons ago has Logan had such terrible coffee news. Thanks to John for sending from Peregrine:

“Next Sunday, June 28, will be our last day on 14th St NW. Our lease is up and the neighborhood rent has outpaced our sales. We are sad to be leaving this great community and our fantastic customers. Thank you for your support for the past nine years!” (more…)

Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Go to Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (BlackRock Center For The Arts) Read more
Downtown

Looks Like Bobby’s Burger Palace May Be Permanently Closing

By Prince Of Petworth


2121 K Street, NW

Thanks to Ethan for sending Saturday: “Signage from Bobby’s Burger Bar on K street being removed”

Bobby’s Burger Palace opened on K Street in August 2011.

At the moment this location is still listed as temporarily closed on their website. Obviously the sign coming down is never a good sign, updates when/if the closure is announced as permanent.

Medical

June 21 Coronavirus Data Posted: 10,058

By Prince Of Petworth


explore data here

Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,020 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Sunday, June 21, 2020 includes 38 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,058.

The District reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths.

· 78-year-old female
· 85-year-old female

Tragically, 535 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

On Thursday, the District reported its 14th day of sustained decrease in community spread, thereby clinching this metric for entering Phase Two. The new count is currently being monitored for future criteria.

Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, sorted by age and gender.” (more…)

Politics

“Norton Tells Washington Football Team Owner, Dan Snyder, Changing Racist Team Name is Past Due”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Erin

From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s office:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today called on the owner of the National Football League’s (NFL) Washington team, Daniel Snyder, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to change the team’s racist name, an issue she has long pressed.

“I again call on Dan Snyder, the owner of the Washington football team and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to recognize this historic moment and change the offensive, racist name of the team,” Norton said. “The name has cost Snyder far more than it could possibly be worth. The racist name stands in the way of the team playing in the nation’s capital at the RFK Stadium site, Snyder’s preferred venue. My bill (H.R. 1883) would allow the District of Columbia to buy the RFK Stadium site, which is federally owned. However, the Congress has been clear it will not approve the bill to sell this site to the District as long as there is a chance the Washington football team, with its current name, would use the site. (more…)

Gym

“How ridiculous is this WSC email!?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who passed on the email from Washington Sports Club over the weekend:

“I just received this gem from everyone’s “favorite” gym chain, WSC. As you can see below, they’re saying that they expect to reopen at 6am on Monday but declined to provide literally *any* pertinent health and safety information (like, I don’t know, a reservation system), nor did they say anything about charging membership dues again. They only note that they’re “working diligently” to follow federal and county guidelines (which, boilerplate email fail on the latter point). That’s of course alarming, considering that they’re planning to reopen in 36 hours… (more…)

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