Author: Prince Of Petworth

CM Jim Graham Supporting Ellwood Thompson’s With a Council Bill

By Prince Of Petworth

We’ve been having lots of discussions on Elwood Thompson’s lately. Looks like things are moving along nicely. Here’s another positive development, from an email:

“Dear Friends:

I am glad to report that yesterday I introduced and the Council passed legislation to help an organic market to locate in the DCUSA retail center . This bill will ensure that Ellwood Thompson’s — a full-service, organic, natural and sustainable food store — will receive tax relief benefits that are available to every qualified supermarket in DC.

Ellwood Thompson’s is dedicated to high-quality products, supporting local farmers and the community. It signed a lease with DC USA Operating Co., LLC for space in the DC USA Shopping Center in Ward 1. The construction of their supermarket space was delayed due to the downturn in the economy. The is the second time the council passed this bill. The earlier measure was about to expire, and so this action was necessary. the legal action pertained to the fact that–unlike many supermarkets–this one is not free standing and is part of, and within, an existing development. So some technical changes were needed.

I am told that the plans for this supermarket are again underway. Our latest report is that Ellwood Thompson’s has submitted construction diagrams to the developer and they are awaiting approval.

With the passage of this bill, the Council is again doing all it can to make this happen.

Bests, Councilmember Jim Graham”

Dear PoP – “Lobbyist trying to shut down Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Joe Flood

“Dear PoP,

In case you haven’t seen this, it’s RIDICULOUS.”

The this, is a post from Downtown Commentary that says:

“The Market has operated seasonally for seven years on Thursday afternoons on the north end of 8th Street between D and E Streets…

Recently, Mr. Ken Crerar, president of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers contacted the Public Space Manager at the Department of Transportation Public Space Management Office requesting that the Market’s permit be rescinded. Mr. Crerar suggests that the market find another suitable location elsewhere in Penn Quarter. The problem he cites is traffic congestion on 7th and 9th Street can be avoided by using 8th Street northward to E Street where he connects with 12th Street to go Massachusetts Avenue. On Thursdays the congestion costs Mr. Crerar up to 15 minutes. And for this 15 minutes, he wants our Market moved despite the number of people it serves.”

More details here.

What do you guys think – is 8th Street a good location for the Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market?

Photo Archives Caption Contest

By Prince Of Petworth

This photo by Scenic Artisan is begging for a caption contest. Your captions in the comments, winner announced Friday.

Ed. Note: New shirts should be here soon, and the Coolest Pet in PoPville shirts are looking sweet…

H Street, NE May Get a Full Service Grocery Store

By Prince Of Petworth


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DC Mud has the scoop:

“The H Street corridor may soon have a new 6-story apartment building and full service grocery store, a boon for the up-and-coming neighborhood in northeast Washington DC. Steuart Investment Company has owned several of the lots on the northeast corner of 3rd and H Streets, and in 2005 assembled a developable site by acquiring the remaining portion from BP AMOCO (BP) for $1.5 million, scotching BP’s plans for a giant filling station and truck depot.”

But what I also found interesting and worth exploring was a comment left by IMGoph who asks:

“i seriously do not understand why trader joe’s doesn’t expand in the city. they are making money hand over fist in that store in the west end.”

I think it’s a great question. If Trader Joe’s is doing so well in the west end – why don’t they expand to other neighborhoods in the city?

Dear PoP – Adult soccer league forming on new Tubman field

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I run an adult coed soccer league in DC called District Sports. I have gotten permission to use the new field at Tubman elementary to run a league and was hoping you might be able to give us a shout out on PoP. Games will be on Sunday afternoons and registration is currently open at https://www.districtsports.com/register.asp.”

Nice. For those that are interested, be warned I may participate in this league…

A Very Unusual Carriage House

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve never seen a carriage house with a roof like this before. It’s just off 16th St. in 16th St. Heights. Totally bad ass. Here’s the main house:

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

This great house was also found on Blagden Ave. in Crestwood. Kinda reminds me of the Berkshires.

Coming – Envy Nail & Spa

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I’ve noticed a new store front across from the new condo’s above the metro. Its next to the fried chicken place. I think the sign said Envy Nail and Spa? Manicure’s probably aren’t your thing, but do you know anything about it?”

Hahaha. Yeah, not exactly my thing but I mentioned this spot briefly back in August. All I know is that it should be opening up very soon at 3501 Georgia Ave., NW. But from a number of emails that I’ve received some folks are pretty happy about finding a good manicure and pedicure spot. If anyone goes be sure to email me your experience and I’ll be happy to post.

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