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Two Maryland Malls “Announce New Parental Guidance Policy”, All Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by an Adult after 3pm

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by John Sonderman

Ed. Note: For those not familiar, Merriam Webster defines the mall as:

“a: an urban shopping area featuring a variety of shops surrounding a usually open-air concourse reserved for pedestrian traffic
b: a usually large suburban building or group of buildings containing various shops with associated passageways”

From a press release:

“Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery Announces New Parental Guidance Policy Effective September 28, 2026

What:

Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery announced today the implementation of a new Parental Guidance Policy designed to ensure a comfortable, safe, and family-friendly environment for all shoppers, dining guests, and community members. Beginning Monday, September 28, 2026, all visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or supervising adult age 21 or older after 3:00 PM daily. (more…)

End of an Era: Kruba Thai has Permanently Closed in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

300 Water St, SE

“Kruba Thai Restaurant Permanently Closed

Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for your support over the years.

It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we truly appreciate every visit and every memory shared with us.

Thank you for being part of the Kruba family.”

Thanks to L. for sending: “Kruba Thai in navy yard bites the dust. I ordered from there as recently as last week I think!!! I had no idea they were closing!” (more…)

Signs of the Times: Sign of the Whale Signage Down, Dupont Public House Up!

By Prince Of Petworth

1825 M Street, NW

A massive week of sign news continues.

Back in January, jeeze it’s been a minute hasn’t it?, we broke the news that the GM from Across The Pond would be opening Dupont Public House in the old Sign of the Whale space. They were hoping to open up for the World Cup but that obviously didn’t happen so it’s nice to see some progress with the new signage up! (more…)

END OF AN ERA: Sticky Fingers Closing After 25+ Years on August 2nd – “amazing new (vegan!) business taking over the space.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Sticky Fingers:

“For more than 25 years, Sticky Fingers has been so much more than a bakery.

It’s been birthday cakes, first dates, coffee with friends, celebrations big and small, and a gathering place for a community we love dearly. Sticky Fingers will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 2. (more…)

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