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The following DPR facilities “will be OPEN with social distancing safeguards” tomorrow (Friday)

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Andrew Pasko-Reader

From DPR:

“In accordance with Mayor Muriel Bower’s lifting of the District’s Stay-at-Home Order and the start of Phase One, DPR outdoor facilities will be available for public use beginning Friday, May 29, 2020.

Like you, DPR is excited to begin this first phase and reopen our many parks and facilities after an extended closure. We look forward to welcoming residents back and appreciate your patience as we work to make sure all these public spaces meet our Gold Standard and are ready for our residents’ use. If an amenity at your local DPR facility is not ready immediately, rest assured we are working as fast as possible and will be there soon.

Starting Friday, May 29, the following DPR facilities will be OPEN with social distancing safeguards: (more…)

Anwan “Big G” Glover has a simple message for Metro riders: “Wear your mask!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“DC rapper, go-go artist and actor Anwan “Big G” Glover is taking on a new and important role- helping the community stay healthy in the fight against Covid-19.

Glover, who starred in the hit HBO series “The Wire,” is featured in a new public-service campaign to remind residents that the Covid-19 emergency is not over and to drive up the use of masks, particularly among communities at greater risk of negative health outcomes from the coronavirus. (more…)

“A huge loss for the community”

By Prince Of Petworth


1803 Connecticut Ave, NW via Take 5 Meditation

Thanks to a reader for “passing on the closure of the Take 5 Meditation studio in Dupont (DC’s Premiere Meditation Only Studio). A huge loss for the community, and one that will be felt for a long time.”

From Take 5:

“It is with a heart full of love, and great memories that we announce that Take Five Meditation will not be re-opening. (more…)

Moreland’s Tavern Kicking it up a notch with Gold Rush bottles this Whiskey Wednesday

By Prince Of Petworth

From the good people at From Moreland’s (5501 14th Street, NW):

“This week we have a SUPER LIMITED amount of Gold Rush bottles available. The perfect blend of of bourbon, lemon juice and honey syrup. Shake, pour over ice and enjoy! We also have both the Ginger Manhattan and Tavern Old Fashioned back in stock! These can be ordered online here starting at 4pm today.”

Ed. Note: If you’re wondering why I’m always posting about Moreland’s Tavern it’s because I love Moreland’s! And liquor. And John Denver. And my kids belly laughing when they watch Minions.

Suggestions for soft serve ice cream in the area

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by andy ward

Rebekah asked: “any suggestions for soft serve ice cream in the area? I’m willing to drive up to 45minish outside of the city for it – I’ve been craving it for weeks!”

Initial recs include: “the right answer here is always McDonald’s, (more…)

Dupont Circle Panera will likely Shut Down Soon according to an employee; “Le Pain Quotidien filed for bankruptcy protection”

By Prince Of Petworth


1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Update: thanks to Ian for sending the photo above confirming Panera Dupont has permanently closed.

A reader reports:

“I am (was) an employee at the Dupont Circle Panera. The one right across from Krispy Kreme! I just got a call from my manager that the store can’t survive any longer, and it will be shutting down. I didn’t receive an exact date as to when operations will be 100% offline. Up until this point they’ve been working with a skeleton crew of a manager and one single employee.”

And thanks to Denis for sending something to keep an eye on from the Wall Street Journal:

“The U.S. division of bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien filed for bankruptcy protection as pandemic restrictions continue to wreak havoc on fast-casual dining chains.”

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