This was sponsored by the same folks, mentoring works 2, who had one back in July. There were many of the same faces including Cmdr. Groomes. Sadly I didn’t see Mrs. District of Columbia…
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Columbia Heights
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Just saw the Panda Express is going into one of the shops in the DC USA complex on the Irving Street side.
If Panda Express is not your style here were your recommendations for best Chinese restaurants in the city.
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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a pretty weak park.
So I was super happy to receive this press release:
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will begin installation of a new play surface in the center area of the Girard Street Park, located next to the Columbia Heights Community Center, 1480 Girard St, NW, on Monday, September 15, 2008.
DPR has worked with the local community during the planning process, and based upon this input, DPR will replace the existing natural grass play surface with a new multi-colored poured-in-place rubber play surface in the central open space of this park. The new rubber playing surface will better withstand the high use of this playground.
During the project, all work areas will be closed to the public, including the playground and seating areas. The basketball court and access to the nearby community garden will remain open, with access to both from Girard Street, NW.
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How many times have you been to Columbia Heights Coffee without noticing this amazing old coffee can? Parkview represent!
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Well, I was a little too slow on this house at 1029 Kenyon Street. It is already under contract. The Web site says:
“Leave the car and the condo fees behind & be ready to enjoy the luxury of having everything at your doorstep in a stunning town home renovation. With convenience, location and accessibility where else would you go other than Columbia Heights. Within 2 blocks you are in the heart of shopping, cafes, restaurants, Metro and much more. This home has gleaming hardwood floors extending throughout the first floor a modern kitchen, the perfect back yard to hold all those backyard parties you have been thinking about, 2 nicely sized bedrooms and a stunning full size bathroom with separate tub and shower.”
It’s a pretty small house but the location is pretty killer. So for a two bedroom, one bathroom was $380,000 a good deal?
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Hey PoP:
I’ve been living in the columbia heights/petworth area for about 6 months now and I always pass the Nation house located at Sherman and Park. Does anyone know what it is? There are always kids hanging around outside it and I just wanted to see if anyone knew anything about it.
Peace,
Curious
Dear Curious,
I wondered the same thing back in April. I learned they have a great Web site that says:
“NationHouse was founded in July 1974 in Washington, D. C. NationHouse grew out of the student activism of Howard University community in the late 1960s.
We are one of the oldest independent Afrikan centered schools in the United States and in the DC metropolitan area serving the specific needs of children of Afrikan heritage from pre-school to twelfth grade. Today, NationHouse continues to serve families in the development and enculturation of responsible youth who are committed to their families, their community and their Afrikan culture/heritage.
Currently, NationHouse maintains three fully functioning programs. Watoto School, serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade students and Sankofa Institute, for fifth through twelfth grade students, are the major programs. The Afrikan Youth Organization (AYO) provides after school activities for students.
Our graduates from Sankofa Institute, eighth grade and twelfth grade have gone on to be successful students at their matriculating high schools and colleges respectively. Amongst our alumni, we have, successful mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, doctors, future lawyers, teachers, musicians who have graduated at the top of their class…. Our graduates have attended B. Banneker H.S., Howard University, U.D.C., Hampton University, Spelman, Morgan State University, Coppin State, Cheney State University, etc…
True to its dedication to the preservation and transfer of Afrikan heritage, NationHouse has counted within its community families from all over Afrika and the diaspora; from Ethiopia, Azania, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Liberia and Gambia; the Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Jamaica; from Los Angeles to Miami, New Haven to Chicago and back again; from Anacostia and the Gold Coast, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia; and from all economic strata – professionals, students, and the unemployed. The common thread has been conscious will to protect, preserve and transmit our unique cultural heritage to our children and the broader world community.”
Cheers,
PoP
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Recently we had a rather lengthy discussion about whether or not our community needs more community centers. Over the course of 2 days and 160-some comments we heard (or read) many different opinions – some a bit stronger than others. I can’t say that I know enough about the presence or use of existing community centers to really choose a side in that debate, but I will say that I think what Sylvia Robinson has done with the Emergence Community Arts Collective, in Pleasant Plains, will bring nothing but cultural, spiritual, emotional, and historical wealth to the community.
The Emergence Community Arts Collective is located at 733 Euclid Street and housed in a building that has a great deal of historic importance. Since 1863 the building has been owned by the National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children. Over the course of many years it’s function evolved, and up until 1999 it was operating under the name of Key Day Care Center. Due to a number of setbacks, the day care center ultimately wound up abandoning the building and it sat – empty – for a number of years.
Enter Sylvia Robinson, a DC native who grew up on Quincy Street. Eventually, she moved out of the city, but stayed nearby, in Wheaton MD. After a few years in a technical career, in a move that I’m sure sparks envy in many, Sylvia made the bold decision to abandon her desk job and take some time to travel, learn and “do what called her.” Among those activities, were teaching Tai Chi in Takoma, taking lessons in Capoeira, working as a drug and alcohol counselor. Sylvia felt a true passion for what she was doing and a desire to bring it all together in one space – to build community through cultural arts, education and positive social interaction. Story continues after the jump. (more…)
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My question is – do people really shave their backs? How is that even physically possible?
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A reader suggested I feature this home a couple of weeks ago. It is located at 1207 Lamont Street. The flyer says:
“Home was gutted & expanded, keeping 3 walls. Now all brand new with sophisticated contemporary design and materials. 2-level unit provides 1,850 sq. ft. of dramatic styling & features marble, granite, maple hardwood flooring, all new stainless appliances and front load washer/dryer. Great location-Walk to 2 Metros, shops, restaurants, & new DC USA Center. Parking included.”
It is divided into two units with unit #2 featuring 3 beds and 3.5 baths. More info and photos can be found here. It seems to have been on the market for over 90 days. The price is for unit #2 is $575,000. Good deal or not?
Unit #1 looks even sweet with a roof deck. The flyer for this unit says:
“Rowhome was gutted & expanded, keeping 3 walls. Now all new 2+levels with dramatic contemporary design, upscale materials include granite, marble, maple hardwood flooring, stainless appliances, parking included! 1,932 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths. Exciting glass ceiling and roof deck–great views!”
More details and photos including roof deck photos can be found here. This unit is going for $699,000. The location seems great. What do you think about this unit – good deal or not?
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Thanks to a reader for sending in the photo. The reader writes:
“This is the alley between Irving and Kenyon and 13th and 14th. WASA put in a new storm drain when the alley was redone (it really needed redoing) but I guess the drain ain’t quite up to a storm like this.”
That’s insane. Up in Petworth we pretty much got through unscathed. Although I heard some people had some flooding in their basements.
Any damage in your neighborhoods?