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D’Vines To Sell Growlers Again, Giving Away 100 Free Growler Vessels Monday

Published April 19, 2013 at 12:00PM

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From D’Vines (3103 14th Street, NW):

We are happy to announce that D’VINES, in celebration of Earth Day, Monday April 22nd, 2013 at 6:00PM, will Kick off Growler Filling with FREE Growler Vessels to the First 100 Customers. Our Growler Station has been designed to satisfy 28 different brew cravings, we will have special guest Brandon Skall from DC BRAU, and will feature 4 of their collaborations such as with Ska Brewing, Oliver, Devils Backbone and Stillwater. Our growler website will be updated on Sunday evening for a more accurate list.

Five Years Ago… We Celebrated the Opening of Target with a Mariachi Band in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 18, 2013 at 4:00PM

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Hard to believe that Target only opened up five years ago in DC USA.

5 Years Ago… This Row House had a bit of a Vine Problem

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 16, 2013 at 4:00PM

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From 13th and Lamont St, NW. A bit of a contrast compared to how it looks today:

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Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights/Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 16, 2013 at 3:00PM

2440 16th Street Northwest

This rental is located at 2440 16th Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Urban living at it’s best! stylish, bright & airy top floor corner unit w/2 MBR suites in sought-after Park Tower, across from Meridian Hill Park, walking distance to metro, Adams Morgan nightlife and Harris Teeter at the back door; kitchen has been renovated w/42 inch cabinets, stainless steel, and granite; w/d in unit, ex storage, bike and exercise rooms, 24 hour front desk, rental parking avlbl”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,800/Mo.

Judging El Chucho’s New Roof Deck Roof

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 16, 2013 at 12:00PM

3313 11th Street, NW

In late Feb. we learned El Chucho’s roof deck was getting a roof. For those who’ve been, does it still feel like you’re on a roof deck?

How do you think the overall look turned out – Thumbs up or down?

Six Years Ago… Sadly These Were Not Uncommon Sights in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 12, 2013 at 4:00PM

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Cop patrols on horseback were not an unusual sight and sadly related neither were makeshift memorials. Not saying things are perfect today but crime-wise Columbia Heights feels a lot different from six years ago.

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New Construction on Meridian Place, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 12, 2013 at 3:15PM

From the 1400 block of Meridian Pl, NW.

Meridian Hill Park Fountains Won’t Get Filled Until Memorial Day Due to Sequestration Cuts

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 10, 2013 at 11:11PM

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Dear PoPville,

I found out that the fountains at Meridian Hill Park, due to sequestration-related budget cuts, will not be turned on until Memorial Day weekend, in an email from the permits specialist at Rock Creek Park.

I learned this because I applied for a wedding ceremony permit for April, and they notified me yesterday (they’ve never guaranteed that the fountains would be on earlier, but generally they were turned on in early April from past years) since so many people get married there because of the fountains.

In 2011 they were turned on as early as March 27. In some ways, I’m glad we know exactly when they’ll be turned on, but disappointed that we won’t get to enjoy them until the beginning of summer!

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