Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

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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Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Power Outage, Again: “we lost power for another 7 hours on Saturday and we just lost power again this morning” Update: Restored.

By Prince Of Petworth


see outage map here

The Pepco outage map currently lists Active Outages as 23 with Total Customers Affected 377.

Update: 5pm: “[AlertDC] PEPCO reports the utility repairs are complete and power has been restored to the affected customers in the northwest area of the District of Columbia.”

Update: “[AlertDC] PEPCO reports a power outage in the northwest area of the District of Columbia, near Dupont Circle, affecting approximately 1,729 customers. The cause of the outage is under evaluation with an undetermined time for restoration. Customers with questions may contact PEPCO on 1-877-737-2662.”

Thanks to a reader for passing on from the Commissioners of Dupont ANC2B:

“We’re sorry many of you have been by power outages on and off since Thursday morning. ANC 2B has been in constant contact with PEPCO, Mayor Bowser’s office, and Councilmember Pinto’s office. We’ve heard from many people that they are not receiving communications from PEPCO or DC government on this matter, leaving you literally and figuratively in the dark.

Here’s what’s going on: (more…)

Beer

Mark it for Monday: “$5 RARE Belgian DRAFTS for Belgian Independence Day!” at the Sovereign

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Sovereign (1206 Wisconsin Ave, NW):

“$5 RARE Belgian DRAFTS for Belgian Independence Day!
Monday, July 21st
5:00pm – Close
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Join the Sovereign on Monday, July 21st, as we celebrate Belgian National Independence Day! We will feature 15 different delicious Belgian drafts, each selected from our very favorite producers, and each for $5 all night long!

This impressive collection of brewers includes Blaugies, De Glazen Toren, De La Senne, De Ranke, Kerkom, and Oud Beersel! Don’t miss your chance to experience these brews and cheers to Belgian independence!

There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available in full 13 oz. pours. The beer list is subject to change.

THE BELGIAN INDEPENDENCE $5 DRAFT LIST (more…)

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gorgeous flower arrangement from Volanni

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Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!

Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”

Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).

Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!

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Announcement

Top 5 and Climbing: Local Child Needs Votes to Reach #1 in Jr. Ranger Contest Group Phase

By Tiffany Lavinder

Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.

The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.

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Event

Messy: A Literary Launch Event at Lost City Books

Lost City Books

2467 18th St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20009

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To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Crime

“Juvenile Curfew Zone in U Street Corridor” Tonight through Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street corridor.

The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.

The perimeter of the U Street Corridor Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)

NoMa (Near Northeast)

“Tommy’s Tacos Coming to Alethia Tanner Park” in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth


227 Harry Thomas Way NE photo courtesy Landscape Architecture Photographs – Washington DC, Maryland, MD, Virginia, VA

From the NoMa BID:

“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce that Tommy’s Tacos, a new fresh, fast-casual food and beverage concept created by acclaimed chef Thomas Stacy, has been selected as the official operator at Alethia Tanner Park.

When NoMa BID and its sister organization, the NoMa Parks Foundation, partnered with the District government to design and build Alethia Tanner Park, the plans included a purpose-built structure in the southwest corner of the park — designed specifically to host a future food and beverage operator that would bring convenient, healthy dining options to the community. With Tommy’s Tacos, that long-term vision is being realized. (more…)

Adams Morgan

For Different Reasons These Two New Bars are Magnificent

By Prince Of Petworth


2412 18th Street, NW

OK first the hype for Bar Cana (pictured above) is for real. It is legit. There is a reason it’s difficult to get a seat. It’s worth the wait. Yo! The food is so ridiculously good. Honestly, and I’m a drinker, the food blew me away. Having said that, the drinks were damn good too. Loving the Brazilian vibe. My goodness. The music. The people. The staff. Ah man, I love when good spots meet the hype. Only drawback is it’s a bit on the pricey side but what isn’t these days.

OK on the other hand, a spot with very little hype (besides my own) is Hifi: (more…)

Announcement

Astro Jump Now Offers Trackless Train Rentals in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia & Maryland

By Astro Jump of Metro DC

Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.

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