grocery stores

“MOM’s Organic Market Van Ness, DC Opening April 4th!” All the info on the new store

By Prince Of Petworth


4250 Connecticut Ave, NW

Well that was exhausting. HOWEVER, unlike the Ellwood Thompson’s saga, at least their actually opening.

The official word from MOM’s:

“MOM’s Organic Market Van Ness-UDC: Opening April 4th!

Founded in 1987 in Beltsville, Maryland, MOM’s is the premier independent organic grocery chain in the Mid-Atlantic region. MOM’s Purpose is to protect and restore the environment.

5% of MOM’s Van Ness Grand Opening sales on April 4th-6th will go to local environmental organizations, Plastic Pollution Coalition and Earth Conservation Corps.

The new store features: (more…)

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wildlife

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Alley Turkey!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Matthew for sending this great: “Wild turkey in a NW alley/yard.”

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.

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

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Federal Government

EHN: “Let’s be clear. This cut to D.C.’s local budget would not save the federal government any money”

By Prince Of Petworth

The latest from the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“After the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September that will result in projected cuts of $1 billion for D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she was disappointed and outraged but vowed to continue working with her colleagues to defeat the resolution in the Senate. (more…)

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


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Transit

PSA: The 2025 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Cometh – See all the Street Closures Coming Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

When safe to do so, the Metropolitan Police Department will assist motorists in crossing the race route to help relieve traffic congestion due to the extended closures. However, motorists should not rely on crossing the route and should plan on going around the traffic closures.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025: (more…)

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