PSA

JUST IN: “at Metro Center stopped upstairs by military police (National Guard) who said there is an active bomb threat.”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Jordan Barab

“Dear PoPville,

I just got off the orange line at metro center (around 11:22am), to be stopped upstairs by military police who said there is an active bomb threat. Why are they still letting trains through?! I texted metro police but no response.

the military casually saying we couldn’t come close to board the next red line train. Text response is now that there is an open investigation.

My concern is how it’s being handled. If there is a threat, maybe we should not have been allowed to get off at metro center at all.”

Update from WMATA: “Red Line: Trains are temporarily bypassing Metro Center due to a police investigation. Customers will experience delays in both directions.”

“FINAL: Red Line: Trains are no longer bypassing Metro Center following an earlier police investigation.”

Don’t Even Think About Driving* Downtown or obviously Anywhere Near the Mall

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Christopher

Reminder from AlertDC: “On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with the build out and the security requirements for this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.”

ICYMI: (more…)

Normally I Don’t Indulge in “National _______ Days” but I’ll make an exception for Soft Serve!

By Prince Of Petworth

Especially *Free* Ice Cream:

“National Soft Serve Day at Marv’s!🍦 This Wednesday, August 19, the first 50 soft servs (yes, we stylize ours without the ‘e’) are FREE with the purchase of any of our signature hot dogs!

Come for the dogs. Get the soft serv. Get here early.

📍 4936 Wisconsin Ave NW”

Another great option with the bonus of being for a good cause: (more…)

Hey-O!!! The National Zoo “celebrating the births of three red panda cubs, born this summer!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Glorious news, and photos, from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:

“The cubs are really just balls of fur that eat and sleep right now.” —Jessica Kordell, assistant curator of carnivores

Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Front Royal, Virginia, conservation campus are celebrating the births of three red panda cubs, born this summer! (more…)

“Fish Shop debuts Wu-Tang Jazz Brunch this Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth

610 Water Street, SW

Well this sounds awesome…

From an email:

“This Saturday, Fish Shop DC is bringing a fresh energy to its jazz brunch with a Wu-Tang theme and live music from A Promising Local Band. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the band will set the tone with live instrumental funk and hip-hop while guests enjoy Fish Shop’s brunch favorites, including: summer vegetable shakshuka with a poached egg and grilled sourdough bread; Spanish-style tortilla with Maryland crab and saffron aioli; North Carolina shrimp, NOLA style, on heirloom grits; and French Toast with anglaise, berry compote, and whipped ricotta.

There’s also the “for the table” seafood boil with shrimp, chorizo, Virginia clams, potatoes, and a choice of garlic butter or fresno chili butter.

DETAILS: (more…)

Mount Pleasant Action: La Tejana taking their Two Week Summer Break Next Week and Each Peach Celebrating their 13th(!!) Anniversary Tonight!

By Prince Of Petworth

3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

The heads up from La Tejana (3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW):

“It’s that time of year, y’all 🏝️ Come visit us this week before we shut down for two weeks for our annual summer break. Normal Wednesday-Sunday schedule this week. Last day of service before the break is this Sunday 8/16 and we will reopen for regular weekly service on Wednesday, September 2nd. Hasta pronto amigos 😘”

And from the equally excellent Each Peach (3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW):

“It’s our birthday! Each Peach turns 13 today. (more…)

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