PSA

“New pylons on North Lincoln Park traffic pattern”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

After being out of town for a couple weeks I was so thrilled to see that pylons have been installed on SB 11th @ the NW corner of Lincoln Park, dividing the traffic pattern for those turning left from E Cap in the right hand and left hand left turn lanes. I remember a few months back, a poster wrote in about a traffic ticket for “cutting a police car off” when she was in the left most left turn lane (which directs drivers either southbound on 11th or westbound on North Carolina) and correctly went straight down 11th whereas the officer was in the right most left hand lane which directs drivers westbound on Mass or E Capitol. I drive this route really frequently and almost without fail someone in the right most left turn lane will cross over into my lane (going south on 11th). (more…)

Listen You Psychopaths – DO NOT MESS with So’s Your Mom

By Prince Of Petworth


1831 Columbia Road, NW photo by Terry “they are replacing it today (Sunday)”

Thanks to Meghan for sending on Sunday: “Looks like someone shattered the front door at So’s your mom. Remarkably, and a testament to their industriousness, they fixed it already.”

I’m gonna take this as a good opportunity to remind you that So’s Your Mom is the best.

“Family owned neighborhood bagel shop & deli for 45+ years Open Mon-Sat 7-4 Sun 8-4”

I highly recommend the Bronx Pastrami on a roll with spicy mustard.

“Call Your Mother Now Open in West End”

By Prince Of Petworth


inside 1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Call Your Mother

From a press release:

“Call Your Mother, the beloved Jew-ish deli, has officially opened its doors in the West End neighborhood, taking over the café space within the Yours Truly DC Hotel at 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW. Call Your Mother’s newest location offers guests a unique experience but with the same signature bagels and creative sandwiches that earned the bagel shop and deli national acclaim. To bring their sixth location to life, co-owners and husband and wife duo Andrew Dana and Daniela Moreira, reimagined the cafe space at their restaurant Mercy Me to complement its offerings with Call Your Mother’s iconic breakfast and lunch fare. (more…)

“Traffic Advisory: 2022 March for Life (Friday)”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by washingtonydc

From AlertDC:

“On Friday, January 21, 2022, the annual March for Life 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:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: (more…)

“Support Local Restaurants During Winter Restaurant Week” and Remember “Vaccine Entry Requirement” Effective Today

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Restaurant Week participants or not, support your favorites – now more than ever!

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, the Bowser Administration, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and local business owners kicked off Winter Restaurant Week taking place Monday, January 17  – Sunday, January 23. Administration officials also highlighted the District’s vaccine entry requirement that goes into effect on Saturday, January 15 at 6:00 a.m. (more…)

“Crow Bar Incident at 4th and K St NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


4th and K St, NW via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I was taking my usual route to work, heading southbound on 4th St NW at 7:55am yesterday, when an individual pushing a red shopping cart began verbally threatening to kill me. He then stepped in front of me into the street at that intersection and brandished a crow bar, saying that he would never let me cross the street and he would end my life. (more…)

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