Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan’s SunTrust Plaza Saga Update – Land Donated to Jubilee Housing!!

By Prince Of Petworth


18th and Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to JM for sending: “I’m excited about it! I love the work that Jubilee Housing does.” WTOP reported:

“Truist Bank has donated the former SunTrust Bank branch and adjacent plaza at the corner of Columbia Road and 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan to nonprofit Jubilee Housing, clearing the way for development of affordable housing on the prominent site.”

The Washington Business Journal reported:

“The new owner says it will work with the community to determine next steps.”

STAY TUNED.

Update: “Keren Restaurant closed for renovating” Tuesday and Wednesday – will reopen Thursday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Good news from a reader: “I just spoke with the owner she said they are only closed Tuesday and Wed for renovations.”

“Dear PoPville,

I walk by Keren Restaurant in Adams Morgan several times a day. Just this weekend it was bustling with customers like usual. This morning on my walk, it was shuttered and gutted! (more…)

Friday Question of the Day – Why has the old Footaction on Columbia been Vacant for so long?

By Prince Of Petworth


1815 Columbia Rd NW

Speaking of quits, I think the old Footaction across the street closed here back in 2010, can’t find my original post but it was around then and it’s been vacant ever since. Seems like a prime spot to be vacant for so long. Any guesses as to why? Simply asking too much? It’s been vacant since well before any pandemic issues.

Had hope for a minute there back in 2018: (more…)

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