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You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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Alright, I think I have to bring back the PoP weekend picks because this was awesome. All week they’ve been having concerts at various venues around town and this weekend they had a 2 day free concert by the Washington Monument. I hit one show at Bohemian Caverns and stopped by the Mall on Sunday. The concert on the mall was fantastic. I caught Buckwheat Zydeco:
The weather was perfect:
The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival Web site says:
“The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (DEJF) is an annual celebration named in honor of musical genius and native Washingtonian Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. Each year, thousands come together in the nation
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A friend of mine live nearby and has been forwarding me emails on the efforts neighbors are making to stop the demolition of this property. On Monday night at 7:00 pm (16th and T) there will be a group protesting the demolition of this “historic 1890’s home on the corner of 16th and T”.
Council Member Jack Evans has gotten involved sending an email to the DCRA Director and Deputy Director:
“Linda and Nick,
As I have indicated in previous emails to the both of you, many nearby residents and community leaders, including Rick Busch President of the Dupont Conservancy and Robin Diener President of DCCA, DO NOT WANT TO SEE 1841 16th Street NW demolished because of its historic value to this historic neighborhood. Please continue to work with the owners and please do every thing in your power to secure the building rather than demolish it. I understand that DCRA has ruled that this property is a public safety hazard, if there is a way in which we can stabilize and save the building please know that I strongly am in support that option. If there is anything that I can do to assist DCRA is stabilizing as thus saving this property please contact me directly.
Thank you.
Jack”
I certainly support saving a historic home so hopefully the owner will be forced to make the appropriate repairs. Do you think historic homes should be saved rather than torn down even if it becomes a more expensive option? Should the owner be responsible for making the repairs?
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A reader tipped me off to a City Paper classified ad:
“Delivery Driver Wanted for Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza in Columbia Heights. Apply at 1400 Irving St NW ste 103 Monday-Friday between 3-5pm.”
I’m always glad to hear about more delivery options! I’m guessing they’ll deliver to CH, Petworth, Mt. Pleasant, Adams Morgan, Park View and Shaw but I’ll have to find out the exact boundaries.
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I had noticed the sign at the corner of 14th and U Streets, NW and a reader wrote in about the Adams Morgan location:
“What’s going in the space next to Shwarma King on the 1600 block of Columbia Road?”
I spoke to some workmen at the Columbia Road location (1652) and they said Cricket Communication will be coming in the next few weeks. From their Web site they say:
“Cricket is a simple, affordable wireless service offering consumers and local businesses a flat-rate unlimited service over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Designed for customers whose basic and advanced wireless needs have not been met by traditional communications companies, Cricket is the pioneer of unlimited services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required.”
I’m gonna file this under – it’s better than an empty storefront…
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I couldn’t for the life of me figure this building out. It’s located at the 200 block of H Street, NW. Any guesses?
The murals make it much less of an eyesore.
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I saw three people get drenched from passing cars. Turns out it was a hydrant that was opened and gushing water. I’ve never seen a hydrant gush this much water before…
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Every now and then I like to feature some odd pieces from Ruff & Ready Furnishings located on 14th Street just north of T Street, NW. This is a “carved wood gorilla storage bin”. It’s yours for $387…
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Check out the stained glass and the little sculpture above the security door lock.
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This is from the Mt. Vernon Triangle neighborhood. I’m a huge fan of the window that stick out the side like this. It’s pretty rare to find ’em like this.
