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…)

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Girlism Exhibition

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Washington, District of Columbia 20007

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Dupont Circle

“Sneak peek: Daily Provisions menu” posted in Dupont Circle!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Thanks to G. for sending the latest from Daily Provisions coming to Dupont:

“You can see the menu boards at night through the windows. Tatte prices. Set for early August opening from what the neighbors say. Glad for new business, but I’ll be sticking with the lovely people next door at Dupont Coffee Collective.”

The menus posted: (more…)

wildlife

Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – “absolutely shredding his breakfast” at Pershing Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Leslie for sending:

“I saw this guy absolutely shredding his breakfast on the edge of the WWI Memorial.”

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.

Restaurants

“Red Hound Pizza Celebrates One Year with More Ice Cream and Updated Hours”

By Prince Of Petworth


7050 Carroll Avenue

From Main Street Takoma:

“Red Hound Pizza in Takoma Park celebrates its one-year anniversary this week! Since opening in July 2024, the pizzeria has earned a loyal following for its naturally leavened pizzas made with locally grown and milled wheat, topped with fresh produce and dairy from Mid-Atlantic farms. (more…)

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