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Icon DC “a center for immersive art, performance, and theatrical experiences” coming to the Bohemian Cavern building on U Street. And they fixed the neon sign!!

By Prince Of Petworth


2001 11th Street, NW at U Street

“ICON DC | 4 Levels | 3 Unique Spaces | Over 12,000 Sq Ft
2001 11th St NW – Washington, DC | Coming Soon 🌈”

ICON sends the above pic to us: “We’re kinda excited for this moment getting the neon working ❤️‍🔥 We are focused on getting the outside back to looking beautiful again – We will be rehabbing the piano keys so the work again and the saxophone as well.”

Nice!

ICON wrote in late February:

“ICON DC Update

We’re continuing to move through the licensing process while completing decor updates inside the space.

Our goal is to host select pop-up events in March as we wait for our liquor license approval.

ICON DC will open in phases, and hiring will also happen in phases as we build toward full operations. (more…)

New Gift Shop on U Street “merchandise specifically curated for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies”

By Prince Of Petworth


1520 U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I recently opened a small gifts shop on the 1500 block of U ST NW called Queertown (1520 U ST NW, in the previous Big Planet Comics space), which offers merchandise specifically curated for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. In an effort to increase some awareness of the shop, and for a good cause, tomorrow, I’m throwing a fundraiser for Whitman-Walker from 1 to 4 PM. (more…)

“MPD Makes Arrest in Destruction of Property Cases – suspect destroyed rainbow colored cloth that was wrapped around light poles”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of the suspect who destroyed property and defaced private property in the District.

On June 2, 2025, at approximately 7:42 p.m., Second District officers responded to the report of destruction of property in the Unit block of Dupont Circle, Northwest. The suspect destroyed rainbow colored cloth that was wrapped around light poles. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arriving. CCN: 25082529

On June 4, 2025, at approximately 7:58 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a disorderly in the 600 block of Maine Avenue, Southwest. The suspect defaced private property with graffiti spraying offensive language. CCN: 25083229

Detectives located video and photos in both offenses and worked to identify the suspect. (more…)

JUST IN: What the What “Dupont Circle IS being fenced off”

By Prince Of Petworth

Crisis apparently NOT averted…

Comment from Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Closing Dupont Circle for #WorldPride is an unnecessary affront to DC’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community, for whom the park holds historical significance.I’m disappointed that NPS is moving forward with the closure, despite MPD rescinding its request and my urging NPS to keep it open.”

Thanks to K. and E. for sending: (more…)

More People with “Pride flag problems”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live half a block from the Parade route. What is happening to Pride?

Every year my wife and I put Pride flags in front of every house that’s on our block. The neighbors like it and it’s become a part of the celebration.

This year passers by seem much more inclined to remove flags and/or simply throw them in the gutter. What is going on?”

Another reader wrote yesterday: (more…)

“Landlord demanding Pride decorations be removed at 13th & U Street NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

After installing Pride decorations outside their 3-unit row house, residents of 2014 13th Street NW (at 13th and U) received the following notice from EJF Rental Services LLC:

On Thu., May 29, 2025, at 5:15 PM, EJF Rentals wrote:

We hope you’re doing well and enjoying your home!

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep our community looking its best and to stay in line with property guidelines, we kindly ask that all flags, banners, and other personal items be removed from the property fence by June 1, 2025.

This request is just about (more…)

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