Adams Morgan

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

2307 18th Street Northwest

This rental is located at 2307 18th Street, Northwest:

popville_rentals

The listing says:

“TOTALLY RENOVATED URBAN CHIC 2BR, 2BA IN HEART OF ADAMS MORGAN. Oak floors, kitchen w granite counters and SS GE Profile Appliances. In unit washer/dryer. High ceilings; lots of sun. 3rd floor balcony. Walk-in closets. Ind Meters. Upgraded noise reduction windows. Ideal city living — walk to 2 Metros, restaurants, bars and shopping. Parking Separate. Tenant occupied until 1/1/14.”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,900/Mo.

New Adams Morgan Soccer Field Dedication Nov. 7th – The Mayor, UAE Ambassador and Three DC United Players will Attend

By Prince Of Petworth

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18th Street, NW and Wyoming Avenue, NW

UPDATE:

“We’ve had one scheduling change that I wanted to share. Unfortunately, John Harkes is no longer able to attend, but we’ll have three players from DC United joining the field dedication – Conor Shanosky, Ethan White, and Jared Jeffrey.”

From an email:

“NOVEMBER 7 [10:00 AM event starts]: ADAMS MORGAN COMMUNITY SCORES BIG WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART SOCCER FIELD AT MARIE REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAYOR VINCENT GRAY AND 250 LOCAL KIDS TO DEDICATE THE FIELD, A GIFT FROM THE UAE EMBASSY AND CITY SOCCER IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM

FORMER US MENS NATIONAL TEAM SOCCER CAPTAIN JOHN HARKES AND LOCAL SOCCER PARTNERS TO PROVIDE KIDS CLINIC

WHAT

Dedication and opening event for kids of Marie Reed Elementary School and the Adams Morgan community who will receive a brand new, all-season state-of-the-art soccer field and other site amenities.

Local children and members of the Washington, DC community, along with senior diplomats from the UAE and key DC government officials, will celebrate the opening of the new approximately $1.5 million field located in the heart of the Adams Morgan.

Following the dedication ceremony, students will participate in a soccer clinic led by coaches from City Soccer in the Community and players and coaches from area soccer programs, including both youth clubs and local universities.

Washington, DC will be the fifth US city to receive the gift of a soccer field and coaching from the UAE Embassy and City Soccer in the Community. Fields have also been built in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, Hass Park neighborhood of Chicago, East Los Angeles and Miami. An ongoing youth coaching program at the new field will also be provided.

WHO
· His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the US
· Vincent C. Gray, Mayor, District of Columbia

Principal Eugene Pinkard, Marie Reed Elementary School
John Harkes, Former US Men’s National Soccer Team Captain
Brian Hanlon, Director of Department of General Services

· 250+ Students of Marie Reed
· Players and coaches from Georgetown University, American University, U-DC Men’s Soccer programs
· Washington, DC area kids and parents”

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Props to the Cops – Package Thief Caught in the Act

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“At approximately 2 PM today in the 2800 block of Ontario Pl., Northwest, a member of the Third District while on patrol observed a subject lying on the porch of a home in the block as to not be seen by the home owners.

The subject was observed reaching out and stealing a package and walk west in the block.

The subject was stopped immediately and placed under arrest. The adult male of Northwest DC will be questioned about other similar cases in the district.”

What’s the Status of Duchess and the Queen?

By Prince Of Petworth

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2102 18th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve noticed that work has finally begun on the inside of the old Duchess and Queen building on 18th St. I remember seeing a story a while back that someone wanted to turn it into a new restaurant, so perhaps they are finally getting started. Do you have any updates?”

I spoke with the owner who says they are still a year away from opening. There is a major renovation of the entire building required. They had a slowdown due to some permitting issues but they’ve got that straightened out now. For those that don’t recall – Duchess and the Queen will be:

“The new restaurant will be a Belgium bistro, with a sidewalk Café with 12 seats, the establishment will have a seating capacity of 160, and a total occupancy load of 280. There is an entertainment endorsement. This will also include a Brew Pub.”

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Donburi Japanese Restaurant Opening Delayed Due to Shutdown, Hoping to Open in Ten Days

By Prince Of Petworth

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2438 18th Street, NW

Unfortunately Donburi’s planned opening in Adams Morgan got delayed due to the government shutdown. But they are hopeful they can get all their permits in order in around 10 days. Let’s hope so because Donburi sounds like it could be delicious:

“a Japanese “rice bowl dish” consisting of fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice.”

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MPD Seeks Info on Persons of Interest in an Armed Robbery: 18th Street and Ontario Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest in reference to an armed robbery which occurred at 18th Street and Ontario Road, NW, on Monday, September 16, 2013, between 10:35 pm and 10:41 pm. The subjects were later captured by surveillance video as they attempted to use the victim’s credit card at a nearby 7-11 convenience store. They are described as follows:

Suspect 1: Black male wearing glasses, a light colored short sleeve shirt and black pants with a white stripe on the side.

Suspect 2: Black male wearing a black hat, black shirt and black pants.

Anyone with information that can assist in the identification of these subjects is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099.”

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