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END OF AN ERA: Dos Gringos Closing at the end of the month in Mount Pleasant. La Lucha, “sandwiches & more” coming soon.

Published April 20, 2026 at 10:05AM | Updated April 21, 2026 at 9:02AM

3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

And now for the bad news…

Thanks to Terry and Naomi for sending this incredibly sad news from Mount Pleasant:

“Dos Gringos in Mt Pleasant is closing at the end of the month. I just talked to Alex, the owner, this morning and she told us the last day is April 26th. It’s not public anywhere that I know of. That place is a Mt Pleasant institution and we’re all very sad to see it go.

(FWIW, it seems like a new spot will be opening up there in mid-May that Alex seems excited about — but still very sad)” (more…)

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Salon Camila “Out of Business”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 16, 2026 at 12:25PM

2309 Calvert Street, NW

A sad sign of the times in Woodley Park: (more…)

End of an Era: Devon & Blakely closes Pennsylvania Ave location after 15 years.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 10, 2026 at 12:15PM

2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Thanks to n. for sending: “Devin & Blakely closed at 2200 Pennsylvania”

The farewell note: (more…)

Mom n Pop Antiques: “The Big Sale will continue til mid April”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2026 at 8:25AM

3534 Georgia Ave, NW

ICYMI: The building home to Mom n Pop Antiques has been listed for sale since October 2024. STAY TUNED.

“Dear PoPville,

Word is the building home to Mom n Pop’s Antiques has sold. They had a big sale over the weekend. My understanding is the building sold.” (more…)

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For Posterity – The Final DC Streetcar Sailed into the Sunset

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 1, 2026 at 10:00AM

Thanks to James for sending “a pic of the last streetcar in service at the last stop (running westbound).”

We wrote the streetcar obituary yesterday but still wanted to post this for posterity.

Flashback to January 3, 2015 – Streetcar T Bones Car on H Street: (more…)

SUNdeVICH Final Farewell in Shaw with a Last Christmas Tree in Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 1, 2026 at 9:15AM

1314 9th Street, NW rear

Sundevich opened up here in Shaw back in 2011.

Thanks to Kristin for sending this super sad sight yesterday:

“Last Christmas tree on the last day of Sundevich Shaw 😞” (more…)

Sad News in Columbia Heights: Proprietor of Don Julio’s (Grocery/Pupuseria) Passed Away Last Week

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 31, 2026 at 11:15AM

1460 Park Road, NW

Super sad news out of Columbia Heights over the weekend. I was checking out the menu at the beloved Don Julio’s on Park Road when (more…)

Christopher Kim’s Men’s Wear – Fin.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 27, 2026 at 2:00PM

2000 M Street, NW

In July 2024 we broke the news that Christopher Kim’s was closing after launching retirement sales. Those sales have finally concluded. Here’s to a very happy retirement for Mr. Kim!

Helluva run. Helluva run. Parting note: (more…)

“After 27 wonderful years, we have made the decision to close our shop”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 27, 2026 at 1:05PM

1802 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Everard’s Clothing writes:

“After 27 wonderful years, we have made the decision to close our shop as well as the online store.

The in-person shop will remain open through April 16th, (more…)

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“The Last Ride: A Farewell to the DC Streetcar” This Sunday on H Street, NE!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 24, 2026 at 12:45PM

From an email:

“After nearly a decade rolling along H Street NE, the DC Streetcar is nearing its final stop. On Sunday, March 29, the public is invited to gather for “The Last Ride,” a send-off that leans into humor, nostalgia, and just a little bit of chaos.

Hosted at Gallery O on H from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the free event brings together neighbors, artists, and the streetcar-curious for an evening of live music, drinks, and the opportunity for questionable open mic eulogies. (more…)