via Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

From DMPED:

Tthe Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Site Neighborhood Library and Community Center. The RFP requires a new library, community center, and housing to be developed onsite. The project is located at 5601 and 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW. (more…)


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“This is a photo of Spit~n~Spat the kitty cat that never learned to meow. Hence his name sake is the only sound he makes other than purrrr purrrr purrr!”

“Ringo playing at the teeball field at Banneker! Park View”

And for the next few weeks we’ll be adding a bonus snow dog I wasn’t able to get to during the recent snows.



14th and Irving St, NW

Thanks to guacamolly for sharing: “not sure if anyone’s mentioned this yet – I got verbal confirmation from a pharmacist that the Columbia Heights CVS is closing in a month… not an exact date yet”

Aman also writes: “This morning I was at the CVS in Columbia Heights – The pharmacist told me that the store will be closing at the end of February.”

Stay tuned.


“Dear PoPville,

Quick question in the hope that somebody has dealt with a similar situation and might have some advice.

We bought our condo 3 years ago and have lived there since. We have received the homestead deduction from the beginning on our tax bill and I sort of assumed that the application for this had been filed during closing.

However, (more…)


Update: Thanks to all who passed on the WBJ article, “Petworth steak and seafood spot evicted for nearly two years of unpaid rent

Thanks to FF for sending news about 1865 in Petworth. 1865 Steaks | Seafood & Cigars shared last week:

“Dear valued patrons,

We regret to inform you that 1865 Steak Seafood and Cigars will be temporarily closed for repairs due to ongoing maintenance issues with our building. (more…)


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