Below is what it looked like in 2009:
Photo by PoPville flickr user lmno.p
If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.
“Reilley, settling into his new sink in Columbia Heights”
“I emailed you my bunny, Mrs. Crackers, a few weeks ago. I mentioned I take him for hops… here he is, all ready to go!”
“bernardo o’higgins of logan circle”
Lizzie available for adoption after the jump. (more…)
This rental is located at 3647 11th Street NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“English Basement in completely renovated row home in Columbia Heights. Quiet residential neighbor friendly street. Conveniently located along DC’s “Hip Strip” as dubbed by the NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/02/20/travel/20110220-SURFACING.html). Close to Meridian Pint, Red Rocks, Wonderland Ballroom, Target, Giant, Washington Sports Club, and Best Buy. Easy walk to two metro stops and numerous bus lines. Plenty of on street parking.
New full size refrigerator and stove/oven have been installed.”
$1,400 sound right for this 1 bed/1 bath?
Photo by PoPville flickr user fromcaliw/love
“Dear PoPville,
I am a homeowner in the Brightwood area of town who enjoys doing much of work around my house myself. It saves me money and I get the satisfaction of seeing the fruits of my labor. While I feel confident doing most of the work I have tackled (flooring, walls, landscaping, etc.), I am pretty sure I have reached the limits of my expertise as I begin to contemplate my next big projects. I want to build a privacy fence and a deck in my backyard. I am no carpenter and I would never pretend to be, but I really would enjoy being intimately involved in the work. I am fairly young, able-bodied and no stranger to a few long days of hard labor. I am also relatively knowledgeable in the world of DIY and, more importantly, I am a really good student.
I am wondering if anybody out in PoPville knows any retired/disabled/just don’t want to do heavy lifting anymore contractors that would be interested in working with me to plan and execute a big project like this. I would consider them to be to the foreman and I will be the apprentice/laborer. They wouldn’t have to lift a finger as far as I am concerned. Just point and share their wisdom. I would, of course, pay this person a reasonable hourly rate for their time, buy or rent all of the materials and tools necessary for the job, and would even be willing to hire an extra laborer (or ask a friend) to add some more muscle once the building begins.
I understand there will be some commenters that will remind me that this probably wouldn’t save much money once everything is totaled up, and I am not really concerned with that at this point. Most of my days are spent behind a desk or in endless meetings. Working with my hands tends to be a pleasurable experience for me and adds some much needed physical activity to my life. I have a strange feeling I am not the only one out there who feels this way.”
Thanks to a reader for sending this shot from 14th and Harvard St, NW. He adds:
The bottom says,” if you happen to find my favorite earrings, can you bring them too.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user idit.
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
From and email titled, “Shaw Community Takedown” by Chief Cathy Lanier:
“I would like to commend the MPD officers and FBI agents involved in a highly successful joint operation in taking down a drug ring. As a result of a three-year investigation, 17 people were arrested and 1/2 of kilogram of cocaine, 1/4 of kilogram of crack cocaine, 1 lb of marijuana, over $600,000 in cash and a variety of weapons and vehicles were seized.
Because of our continued focus in the Shaw community, we have seen a dramatic reduction in violent crime. These arrests are an example of the efforts of law enforcement working together to make our communities safer.”
And this description from MPD made me a bit dizzy but great to hear an arrest was made:
“On August 5, 2011 around 10:45am the Complainant (C-1) reports to MPD that on the listed date and time he was walking eastbound in the 1400 Block of Florida Ave. C-1 reports that without warning he was tackled to the ground from behind by a suspect (S-1). S-1 assaulted C-1 and grabbed the listed items from C-1’s grasp. A witness (W-1) was standing nearby and observed the attack. W-1 also observed an additional suspect (S-2) standing next to S-1. W-1 stated that three additional suspects (S-3, S-4, S-5) were standing across the street watching the attack. After S-1 took the listed items from C-1 all of the suspects fled the scene on foot. C-1 and W-1 gave chase and caught up to the suspect’s in the rear alley of the 1300 Block of V St. NW. As C-1 caught up to S-1, C-1 pushed S-1 in an attempt to stop him. S-1 fell. C-1 and W-1 report that S-1 turned toward C-1 and put his fists up and stood in a fighting stance. C-1 yelled to S-1 to drop C-1’s property (bag). S-1 dropped C-1’s property and fled southbound toward the 1300 Block of U St. NW. C-1 recovered his property and returned to work. MPD responded to the scene but could not locate or contact C-1 to file a report. Later as C-1 was walking in the 1400 Block of U St. NW and observed S-1 standing at the location. C-1 flagged down an MPD Officer and advised the officer that S-1 had robbed him earlier in the day. The officer attempted to make contact with S-1. S-1 immediately fled on foot. S-1 was later stopped in the 1900 Block of 13th St. NW. C-1 positively identified S-1 as the person who assaulted and robbed him earlier in the day. S-1 was arrested.”
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This home is located at 2346 S St, NW.
The flier says:
“Brick and limestone mansion exemplifies the best of Beaux-Arts architecture. First floor reception room and two powder rooms, 2nd floor offers dramatic public spaces with 13ft ceilings, reception room and formal living and dining rooms perfect for grand entertaining. 3rd level offers custom mahogany paneled library, master suite w/ dual baths. Garage & circular driveway. Elevator to all floors.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
This 6 bed/7.5 bath is yours for $4,995,000.
And for those looking for something a bit more contemporary:
This condo is located at 2328 Champlain St, NW.
The flier says:
“Spectacular penthouse! Incredible condo features 3200 interior square feet with an additional 1900 square feet of private outdoor space including a stunning roof deck overlooking the entire DC skyline. 2 levels, open kitchen, massive living room, 2 bedrooms plus loft and 3 full bathrooms. Soaring ceilings, bamboo floors, and garage parking included.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
This 2 bed/3 bath penthouse condo is yours for $1,995,000 ($1,551 monthly condo fee.)
Which do you like better?
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From a press release:
“The new Prosciutto Bar at restaurant La Tomate happily offers a therapeutic variety of cured pork from around the Mediterranean, all cut with an Italian artisanal hand-slicer. And when diners order from the Prosciutto Bar during La Tomate’s anniversary month of August, the restaurant will treat them to a complimentary glass of select Italian wine or beer.
La Tomate is the familiar wedge-shaped Italian bistro located at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and 20th Street, NW above Dupont Circle. On August 17, the bistro commemorates its 24th anniversary as a neighborhood staple, and is offering the celebratory drink to thank loyal customers and meet its new neighbors. The Prosciutto Bar is the only one of its kind in Washington, D.C.
The Prosciutto Bar menu reads like the ingredient list from a picnic in the Tuscan countryside: Parma Prosciutto, Prosciutto San Daniele of Fruili, Smoked prosciutto from Alto Adige, buffalo mozzarella, fontina, motasio, pumpernickel, cerignola olives, pickles, fruit preserves, honey… Plates can be shared or eaten individually – from the Salumi e Formaggi, a wooden cutting board strewn with a generous assortment of meats and cheeses, crusty bread, and olive oil – to the rolled meat and cheese Rotoli or the Prosciutto sliders. The Prosciutto Bar was recently built at La Tomate as part of restaurant renovations.”
La Tomate is located at 1701 Connecticut Ave, NW.
Photo courtesy of La Tomate
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Back in March ’11 we learned that Lola’s would be expanding into the second floor at 711 8th St, SE on Barracks Row. Now that it’s open I thought we’d do a proper judging. You can see their food and drink menu here. Any fans?