Sorry for all the technical problems today.
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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I love encountering shops that are in the middle of a residential block. I imagine that this sight was very common in the 1950s. But my question is: why are the shops in rowhomes on residential blocks always hair salons? I mean why not a hardware store every now and then? Have you guys seen any other shops on residential blocks besides hair salons?
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11th and U Street, NW
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Hello, Prince of Petworth readers! Your faithful chronicler of all things upper-Northwest has allowed me to spend a few moments recounting what I can remember of last night’s Wilco concert.
Who am I? I’m author of one of the winning contest entries. Remember the picture at the Tabard Inn? The guy who put his dad in the shot and exploited a personal tragedy so he could go to a rock concert. That’s me. And yeah, I know what you might be thinking but c’mon, it’s WILCO.
When critics hailed their 2002 release Yankee Hotel Foxtrot as Wilco-meets-Radiohead they were inadvertently giving credence to the idea that as Radiohead has come to be recognized as the world’s greatest band, Wilco may also be considered America’s nominee. Since then they’ve released three more albums, including a double-live, and won two Grammy’s. All reasons why it was so surprising to see them, rock royalty, on stage at 9 PM. Review continues after the jump. (more…)
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So what do you think: Would it be better if one person bought it and returned it to its former glory or if a developer bought it and made it into three condos? I think, either way, it would be sweet get the old lady shining again.
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Some people have been a little skeptical of the U Street Sushi joint that just opened up but I have to say the space itself looks pretty good.
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From a reader:
While I don’t write to recommend a particular charity, I do write to let you know about an upcoming charity happy hour event at Rumbero’s in Columbia Heights.
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Mt. Pleasant sure has some dope sky homes. Check out the front view and a ridiculously cool weather vane after the jump. (more…)
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Have you ever noticed how loud it gets on the metro about halfway through the ride from the Petworth to Columbia Heights station?