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Look What Happened To Visions Movie Theater

Published September 30, 2009 at 5:00PM | Updated September 19, 2025 at 3:50PM

I thought I had read somewhere that a bar or restaurants was going to move into the old Visions Movie Theater space located at 1927 Florida Ave, NW. Am I imaging that? Anyway, it turns out that the Non Profit AED has moved into the space. From their Web site:

“AED is a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society and economic development–the foundation of thriving societies.

In collaboration with local and national partners, AED fosters sustainable results through practical, comprehensive approaches to social and economic challenges. AED implements more than 250 programs serving people in all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 countries.”

Sounds like a great organization.

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Capturing Curious City Signs – Taxed Enough Already at Wagamama

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 24, 2009 at 4:00PM | Updated September 19, 2025 at 1:16PM

I thought this was petty curious. It was located on the inside of the door at the location of the soon to be Wagamama located at 418 7th Street, NW in the old Olson’s book store. Because it’s on the inside of the door I wonder who placed it there.

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Capturing Sweet City Signs – Shoe Repairing

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 21, 2009 at 4:00PM | Updated September 11, 2025 at 4:01PM

We’ve seen this sign close up from 1126 H Street, NE but I really like the perspective of this shot from rockcreek. The shoes up top make it all the sweeter.

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Signs, Signs, Everwhere Signs – Panda Express

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 17, 2009 at 4:00PM | Updated September 10, 2025 at 11:55AM

I actually don’t have any problem with all these signs at Panda Express on Irving Street. For the record I actually like Panda Express. However, here’s the sign I have a problem with:

Do they really need this paper sign stuck into the ground? Can we start a movement to ban all of these stick in the ground signs? I can’t stand all the “We’ll Buy Your House” “We’ll Buy Your Car” etc type signs. And of course we’ll have hundreds of politician signs popping up for the 2010 elections. Who’s with me for a ban of these signs?

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Wait a Second? Why Would Anyone Get Hooters To Go?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 16, 2009 at 11:08PM | Updated September 9, 2025 at 5:13PM

Can’t you just get wings cheaper somewhere else… Do folks actually think the wings at Hooters are that good?

And of course this reminds me of a hilarious quote from Old School:

“How was Hooters?

I actually didn’t go to Hooters.

Yeah, right.

Skittles?”

Sweet City Signs (Re-PoP) World Class Cuts

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 16, 2009 at 4:00PM | Updated September 9, 2025 at 4:59PM

A reader sent in this sign a while ago but I had the opportunity to run across it myself last weekend. It is so amazing I had to re-post for those that missed it. I’d also like to add, from the files of you can’t judge a book by its cover, there were a bunch of “tough” looking fellows sitting out front but when I walked over to take the photo they were unbelievably nice and friendly to me.

But bottom line is that this sign may very well be tops in the city.

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Sweet Old School Fence Signs

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 15, 2009 at 9:39PM | Updated September 9, 2025 at 4:43PM

I wonder why back in the day they used letters for the first two numbers? Was it just easier that way when you’d say, “operator, ring me JO 3-1000”? Anyone know the reason?

I thought it was interesting that after noticing this one a couple hours later I found another from a different company.

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Huh?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 14, 2009 at 10:30PM | Updated September 5, 2025 at 5:06PM

I don’t get it but I sorta love it. No, I definitely love it. But I still don’t get it…

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Coming and Going on Georgia Avenue – Fana Fish & Chicken Southern Style

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 9, 2009 at 5:00PM | Updated September 4, 2025 at 4:40PM

I thought this was an interesting combination – Zeman Store featuring clothing and groceries. Zeman Store is located at 4418 Georgia Ave. I suppose it’s like a mini Target. Sweet.

And in sadder news, right next door at 4414 Georgia Ave., Fana Fish & Chicken Southern Style has closed:

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Capturing Sweet City Signs – Latest Fashions

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 3, 2009 at 10:06PM | Updated September 2, 2025 at 5:31PM

I love this one from H Street, NE. There is just something about “Latest Fashions” and the script that stops me in my tracks every time I pass it.

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