Author: Prince Of Petworth
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This home is located at 473 Ridge Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Delightful south-facing & renovated 2BR home on charming & quiet blk in great Mt. Vernon Square area. Walk to Metro, City Vista, new Safeway, Results, Busboys & Poets. Hardwood flrs, crown molding, exposed brick, sep living & dining areas, fireplace, renov bath & kit w/ granite counters, huge lot with plenty of room to garden, entertain AND park 2 cars. A real gem!”
More info and a virtual tour found here.
I was excited to see this house for sale because we looked at the double (front) doors a few months back. This 2 bed 1 bath is going for $369,000. Sound reasonable? What do you think of the home itself?
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Art & Soul is located at 415 New Jersey Ave, NW. The Web site says:
“Chef Art is the soul of Art and Soul.
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“Dear PoP,
I am researching the area around Truxton Circle. During my research, I discovered that the fountain from Truxton Circle is located in Fort Washington National Park in inventory, along with some other treasures (bricks from the Capitol, Washington Monument, McMillan Statue). I went out on Friday to photgraph the remains of the fountain and I attached some pics for any interested residents around the Truxton area.
The circle was located at the intersection of Florida and North Cap, GIS images still show the lots contoured to the circle. Fort Washington Park is located at 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 and is quite the gem itself.”
Well this is super cool. Thanks a million for sending and keep us updated on your research!
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Photo by PoPville flickr user ewilfong
You can find the audio here. From Morning Edition:
“The edible flower of a zucchini is a delicate and ephemeral treat. Blossom fans at a farmers market in Washington, D.C., recommend them stuffed with cheese and baked, fried in batter or eaten raw. But prepare them quickly
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Thanks to a reader for sending:
“The fire seems to have started around 6:00 PM. Everyone in the house was evacuated and the fire dept. responded very quickly to contain the blaze. I don’t believe there were any injuries and the fire didn’t spread, thanks to the fast response. I don’t think the neighboring houses were damaged too badly other than smoke damage and likely some water damage from the fire dept. hoses, although the fire dept. had to break down some doors to gain access. Thanks to the fire and police depts. — they were out in force and did a fine job.”
Wow, the bars on the windows is frightening. Thankfully nobody was hurt.
More photos after the jump. (more…)
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This is a two part question. I’ve been curious for a while with so many new bars and old bars on 18th Street, what’s your favorite? Recently mine has become Bourbon. But here’s the second part of the question sparked by a conversation I had with a friend.
For those that are Dan’s Cafe fans – when are you too old to go? Back in the day I used to go to Dan’s fairly frequently but that’s just because my name is Dan and I’m very loyal. But, I’m 34 now and it’s just not as fun for me anymore. Would you say that the average age of 18th St. bar patrons is much younger than elsewhere in the city? Ed. Note: My stereo is now playing “my my my slow descent into alcoholism it went” by the New Pornographers. Seriously. Great now I’ve probably upset my mom.
So what’s your favorite bar on 18th Street? And when are you too old to go there?
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Back in April a reader sent in photos from the “Wonder Bread” building at the 600 Block of S Street, NW. The original reader sent a number of shots of old bikes that it turned out belonged to the defunct Shaw Bike Shop. Another reader was able to find some old photos they had taken. It’s pretty wild. Ed. Note: Please enjoy these photos but do not try and enter the building yourself. You can be arrested for trespassing but more importantly you can get hurt. Thanks.
A photo of the exterior of the building after the jump. (more…)
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Back in May I told you about the new yoga studio, Past Tense, opening up at 3235 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW. Well, on Tuesday they had an outdoor class which seems to have been quite a success. They’ll be doing another free class in a week or so (I’ll be sure to post in advance this time!). Photos by Stacey Vaeth.
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It was nice to see this guy making balloon animals for the kids at the corner of 14th and Irving, NW (near the CH metro). And the tips are going to a good cause.
I wonder, though, if this is just another sign of the bad economy.