“Dear PoP,
Enjoying today’s gorgeous weather by eating a delicious lunch @ Logan Tavern & watching Logan staff plant their sidewalk flowerboxes. It doesn’t get more springlike than this!”
Every Spring I say it’s my favorite time to live in DC. Then I say the same thing every Autumn…
These blow me away everytime I’m lucky enough to stumble upon them.
Here’s another more modernish one. It’s from the north Cleveland Park area if I’m remembering correctly. It’s also wild how close that tree is to the front of the house.
I’m told that the negotiations for a 24 hour diner at the corner of 14th and U are not working out so well. It’s so sad because I think something like that, in that location, would be insanely popular. Oh well, I’ll update as I get more info.
hellomarkers! took some great shots at the waterfront. There are two more great shots after the jump. (more…)
Here’s another cool building located on K Street not far from the sweet facade we looked at last week. It appears this building was a school, Franklin School, at one point. Anyone know what it is now? Dig the look?
This cool shot is from Tyrannous who has titled the photo, “Put the key in, Alice”.
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This home is located at 2131 10th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Stylish 2-Level 2BR/2.5BA condo in hip U St! Features GARAGE PARKG, chef’s kitch (SUBZERO fridge, WOLF range, MIELE dwasher, MARVEL wine cooler, ample cabinetry), gorgeous baths, in-unit BOSCH w/ d, HARDWD flrs, recessed/custom lightg, dramatic staircase, firepl, extra STORAGE! Only blks to U St Metro/restaurants/etc. APPT ONLY – Tues/Wed afternoons are best! Nice tenants & dog leaving soon!”
More info and a virtual tour found here.
This modern condo is just up the block from another modern building we looked at last week. Well, this one is a bit smaller but it has an interesting layout. What do you think of both the inside and the outside? It can be yours for $599,000.
I am hesitant to admit I haven’t visited Safari DC. I seem to recall I’ve heard good things about it. It’s located at 4306 Georgia Ave. They even have a Facebook page. So any fans out there? Is it also a good bar spot or mostly just a restaurant? Recommend any particular dishes?
April 17-19, 2009
1333 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Tickets: visit http://www.atlasarts.org/ or call (202) 399-7997
Last week, the PoP community discussed and debated at great length the recent increase in youth violence seen and reported on the streets of Columbia Heights, Petworth, and the surrounding DC neighborhoods. Many potential solutions were offered. But with the DC government’s systemic failures to overcome — not to mention the vast socioeconomic gap between DC’s haves and have-nots — the problem of escalating youth violence can feel hopeless at times. And with the news of an unending parade of violent youth offenders overrunning our outmoded juvenile justice system, it’s easy to forget that most teenagers in DC — whether rich or poor, black or white — are inherently decent, non-violent kids worthy of our support.
An inspiring group of these forgotten teenagers participate in DC’s City at Peace, “a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that empowers teenagers to create safe, peaceful, and productive lives and communities.” Each year, City at Peace organizes DC teenagers as they write and star in their own musical play, based on the tenets of non-violent conflict resolution.
City at Peace’s last two spring performances did much to restore my personal faith in our next generation. Teenagers who, at first glance, appeared as menacing as those I’d cross the street to avoid late at night, sang and danced and acted their way into the audience’s hearts. I don’t know the particulars of this year’s play, LIVING [in theory] (taking the stage at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on April 17, 18, and 19), but I can assure you there’ll be plenty of artistic talent on display. More important, I promise you’ll witness dozens of DC teenagers — most of whom are as economically and socially disadvantaged as their violent counterparts — performing on stage out of a genuine sense of hope and pride and confidence in their generation.
I’m all in favor of organizing communities for safer neighborhoods, and petitioning the DC government to reform the juvenile justice system, before any more youth offenders are hardened into lifelong, violent criminals. I also believe that, as cliché as it sounds, everyone has the potential to make a difference in a young person’s life, no matter how powerless he or she may feel. But it’s ultimately programs like City at Peace that can, with our support, equip a whole legion of peace-loving young men and women with tools for curbing the increasing violence and nihilism of their generation. So check out the show this weekend — you won’t be disappointed!
~ 2 bars + 3 stars