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“Introducing Yemaya’s Lounge – Your Neighbor in Petworth”

By Prince Of Petworth


left of Snappy’s at 3919 Georgia Avenue, NW

From an email:

“Yemaya’s Lounge, located at 3919 Georgia Avenue NW, recently opened as a fully licensed medical cannabis dispensary and safe-use location under the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). Yemaya’s Lounge proudly holds all required ABCA cannabis retailer licenses and endorsements, ensuring everything they do is fully compliant and safe for the community.

This isn’t just another shop. Yemaya’s Lounge was founded by a multi-generational Washingtonian who grew up in Mt. Pleasant and has lived in Petworth for more than 20 years, raising her two sons right here in our neighborhood. She created Yemaya’s Lounge to be more than a dispensary — it’s a community hub built on five key pillars: (more…)

“What’s with all the dispensaries?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

So, at the risk of sounding like a prude I have to ask: What’s with all the dispensaries? Every other storefront that opens is a CBD and pot dispensary. Fine, the traffic at the Takoma store is always crazy, super well staffed and they do brisk business. What about the others? (more…)

“Cookies Comes to U Street: Iconic Cannabis Brand Opens First DC Dispensary July 11”

By Prince Of Petworth


1115 U Street, NW

From a press release:

“Global cannabis and lifestyle brand Cookies is bringing its signature strains and style to the nation’s capital with the grand opening of Cookies DC on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4 PM at 1115 U Street NW. The highly anticipated celebration will include live performances, food trucks, exclusive swag, and a headline set by the DMV’s own Noochie, performing Live from Cookies on U. (more…)

“Gas station at V and 9th/Florida Ave, NW Ordered Closed by ABCA” (Near 9:30 Club)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

There is a ABCA closure sign on the tobacco portion of the storefront. Suspect they were selling something illegal and forced the while gas station to close. Gas station blocked off with caution tape.”

From ABCA:

“On May 21, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of Crown Tobacco located at 908 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC. (more…)

“ABCA, MPD Padlock First Illegal Cannabis Growing Facility”, Also “Padlock Pot Paradise, H & Vape Smoke Shop”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration:

“On May 5, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of Bouquet Labs DC located at 1110 Okie Street NE, Washington DC.

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board issued the Closure Orders in response to the business presenting an imminent danger to public health and safety.

Violations included: (more…)

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