Capitol Hill

Imani Temple for Sale at 6th and Maryland Ave, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


611 Maryland Avenue, NE

The beautiful church at the corner of 6th and Maryland Ave, NE is for sale.

The listing says:

“Rarely available large 1890’s stone Church located in Historic Capitol Hill at Stanton Square just 4 blocks from Union Station. Price includes an attached and connecting 4 story Federal Townhouse. Seating for 450+ iincluding ground level hall (w/commercial kitchen). Beautiful altar, balcony, and stain glass windows only steps from the United States Capitol.”

It’s yours for $5,800,000.

Embers Grill Opens Today at 80 F Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Embers Grill opens today near Georgetown Law School and Irish Times at 80 F St, NW. The menu was still being finalized when I stopped by but there will be lots of grill items, naturally, plus falafel and other interesting lunch options. They’ll be open Mon. – Sat. 7am to 5pm.

Crepe Lena Coming to Union Station

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for spotting this new crepe option coming to Union Station. Crepe Lena is located in the lower level food court on the same side where the Burger King is coming.

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 629 East Capitol Street, SE:


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The listing says:

“Nice 2 bedroom apartment amazingly close to everything on Capitol Hill. Walk to the US Capitol, Senate House, Union Station, Nationals Ballpark, great restaurants and much more. The unit will be thoroughly cleaned before move-in.”

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,650/Mo.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1339 Maryland Avenue, NE:


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The listing says:

“A freshly renovated Capitol Hill rowhouse basement unit with three entrances. One entrance in the front, two in the rear. Near to bustling H St. Separately metered unit with ventilation system + baseboard heat.”

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,400/Mo.

Props to the Cops – Arrests Made in Eastern Market Armed Robbery in the 700 Block of North Carolina Ave, SE

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

The Metropolitan Police Department’s First District Detectives Office has announced that three arrests have been made in the Armed Robbery in the 700 Block of North Carolina Avenue, Southeast.

On Saturday, August 18, 2012 at approximately 8:15 am, officers from the First District responded to the 700 block of North Carolina Avenue, Southeast for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, they located an adult male in an unconscious state. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.

Subsequent investigation revealed that the victim had been assaulted and robbed.

On Wednesday, September 26, 2012, three arrests were made in connection with the Armed Robbery.

Arrested were: 21 year-old Tommy Tyrone Branch of Fort Washington, Maryland, 18 year-old Michael Moore of Landover, Maryland, and a juvenile male.

Barracks Row Fall Festival This Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

Barracks Row Main Street Capitol Hill is hosting this year’s Barracks Row Fall Festival on Capitol Hill on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The festival now ten years old, opens at 11a.m. and closes at 5p.m. [8th Street, SE south from Pennsylvania Ave by Eastern Market Metro]

This year’s festival includes:

Military Chefs Cook-Off – all branches of the US armed forces, including the White House, compete for Top Chef trophy awarded by Commandant of the Marine Corps.

DC State Fair joins Barracks Row Fall Festival this year showcasing several competitions including Funkiest-looking Vegetable Grown in DC, Best Home Brew, Best Bike Accessory, Best Pie, etc.

Marines from the past – meet a dozen Marines dressed in uniforms from Revolutionary War to today’s desert camo. Let them tell you how those wars were fought!

For the kids – petting zoo, art, crafts, and contests – don’t miss the pumpkin seed spitting event! Cartoons at the renovated Meader Theater (National Community Church) run all day long.

Aerialists from The Trapeze School New York perform on yards of bright silk at tree top height.

At 1:30 p.m. 16 members of all-girl Island Band, Batala, drums up the spirit of the Caribbean.

At 2:00 pm meet the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders for autographs and photo-op!

At 2:30 p.m. at main stage swing band, Blue Sky brings back the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey; free dance instruction, too.

The Georgetown Chimes, arrive on stage at 3:30 p.m. for acapella concert.

The Home of the Commandant and Marine Barracks Washington open for docent- lead tours from noon until 4:00 p.m.

Aryan Nation march this Saturday at Lincoln Park, Counter-Protest Planned

By Prince Of Petworth


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Dear PoPville,

A notice/reminder that this upcoming Saturday, September 22, 2012, there is an Aryan Nation march and protest that is organizing and starting at Lincoln Park.

Needless to say, this is troubling to have in our community but apparently free speech is free speech.

The organizers have a website which, along with terms associated with racism and bigotry, has info for attendees:

The plans are to gather at RFK stadium located at 2400 E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003 at 11AM Saturday September 22nd. Cars will be parked at RFK Stadium and watched over by D.C. Metro Police. Aryan Nations is providing a passenger bus escort to and from the gathering at Lincoln Park and Union Square Reflecting Pool for all who care to attend and march with us this day. Be there and stand up for our kinsmen in South Africa.

No word on counter-protests.

Ugh.

A counter-protest has been organized called STAY AWAKE IN FRIENDSHIP:

Calling on neighbors of all colors, creeds, kinds…
STAY AWAKE IN FRIENDSHIP, September 22, 2012

Dispel ugliness with friendship
WITHOUT IMPEDING ANYONE in exercise of rights.

Dispel outside, divisive forces
with the power of our own community!

****This project IS NOT MEANT TO IMPEDE anyone, however hateful, from exercising their legal rights to gather and march.****

“The Church of Jesus Christ Christian”/Aryan Nations — long recognized as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-files/groups/aryan-nations — is “Calling on White America to a Day of Awakening.” THEIR EVENT is organized for Sep. 22, beginning at noon, with activities in Lincoln Park and a march to the Capital. STAY AWAKE IN FRIENDSHIP IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THESE HATE GROUPS.

INSTEAD, neighbors and friends of Lincoln Park CALL ON ALL
to do two things:

1) Make use of the park as usual, or make a special visit….
Lincoln Park, 11th & East Capital Streets, Washington, DC
Gather, beginning at 10 a.m.
ENJOY THE PARK AND THE COMPANY

2) Remember the children’s song: “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver. The other gold.”?
In that spirit, we ask everyone — individuals, merchants, houses of worship — across Washington, DC to WEAR OR DISPLAY GOLD AND SILVER as a sign of friendship and unity.

3) Sep. 22 is also Shabbat Shuva — a day set aside in the Jewish calendar to help prepare for the upcoming Day of Atonement. All interested in this observance are invited to pray and learn — in the park or elsewhere — with special attention to combating bigotry and hatred.

“Calling on White America to a Day of Awakening” is being organized by the “Church of Jesus Christ Christian”/Aryan Nations (http://southafricaproject.info/)

Stay Awake in Friendship IS NOT ASSOCIATED with these hate groups. Stay Awake in Friendship IS NOT ASSOCIATED with those who are trying to impede the hate group.

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