Dupont Circle

“Lawyers Target Street Musicians at Dupont ANC Meeting”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Barbara.K

The following was written by David McAuley, founder of Short Articles about Long Meetings. David will be starting a regular column for PoPville. And this is very good news!!

Report of last night’s Dupont Circle ANC Meeting

Private lawyers are drafting legislation to limit noise from street musicians, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B/Dupont Circle was told at its regular monthly meeting last night (October 11).

A pair of lawyers told the ANC they intend to return and ask for support of a resolution favoring new legislation creating a “reasonable and enforceable standard” for the volume at which “buskers” (street musicians) can play. No resolution was proposed at last night’s ANC meeting. The lawyers said they had been “retained by commercial interests” to work on this legislation, which they intend to eventually send to the DC City Council for approval. (more…)

“Hit and Run 17th and P St, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Was finishing up a movie late last night around 2:30am (Hidden Figures, amazing film) when I heard a crash outside. A silver Mazda sedan (older model) had crashed into three parked cars on the south side of P Street NW between 17th and 18th. The Mazda reversed and continued eastward along P Street with his front bumper dragging beneath the car. Driver definitely seemed inebriated as they were swerving along the road. Immediately called the police who showed up within minutes. Didn’t get a license plate number. Anyone living along P Street in the vicinity of Webster House have any security cameras facing the street that can identify the license plate? 30 minutes after the police showed up they had not located the silver Mazda. Returned to finishing Hidden Figures.”

“After 15 years on 18th Street NW, Doggy Style is moving to 17th & R Sts NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Doggy Style:

“After 15 years on 18th Street NW, Doggy Style is moving to 17th & R Sts NW. We are excited to find a location that will better serve our needs and the needs of our customers. Our entire in-stock inventory is on sale until Sunday, October 8th (excluding grooming services and bakery items). We will be closed starting on October 9th for the move and will re-open at 1642 R St NW by Saturday, October 14th. We look forward to seeing everyone in our new location!”

Today’s Rental “A linen closet fulfills your storage needs”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1726 17th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2495 / 2br – Expansive home featuring excellent downtown DC access!

LOCATION: 1726 17th Street NW #202 Washington DC 20009

NEIGHBORHOOD/EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS
• Terrific Dupont Circle location between energetic 17th ST and 18th ST, just north of Dupont Circle and 3 blocks from everything the U Street Corridor has to offer.
• You can walk to Dupont Circle or U Street (or Woodley Park) Metro Stations for access all over the city.
• New Hampshire AVE runs across 17th ST while on the eastside, Safeway, 7-Eleven, and a slew or restaurants and shops line 17th ST.
• Great vicinity and excellent outlet to explore all that the city has to offer at your front door, including restaurants, bars, lounges, cafes, and shops; the National Mall is a scenic walk away and serves as a reprieve from the city and the daily grind.
• The Revere House is a classic Art Deco secure condominium with a cozy lobby area, and privacy hard to locate in DC plus a stunning rooftop deck.

INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS (more…)

“The new parking program is designed to address traffic and pedestrian safety concerns generated by the growing late-night activity at area restaurants and bars.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced plans to launch a nightlife parking demonstration on Connecticut Avenue NW beginning Thursday, October 19, 2017.

The new parking program is designed to address traffic and pedestrian safety concerns generated by the growing late-night activity at area restaurants and bars.

Under the parking demonstration project, DDOT will create part-time pick up and drop off zones during the nightlife hours. To accommodate this project, DDOT will prohibit parking from 10 pm Thursday night through 7 am Sunday morning on Connecticut Avenue NW from Rhode Island to DuPont Circle.

DDOT has worked in concert with the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Department of Public Works to implement the project. The program will be evaluated after one year.”

Deer in Dupont “Curious if anyone else knows what happened to him!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Going up 21st

Dominic writes:

“On my walk to work this morning, saw animal control trying to catch a deer at 21st and R. I left before I could see what happened, but I last saw him darting up 21st towards R/Florida Ave.

Curious if anyone else knows what happened to him!”

At 21 and R

If you spot a hawk or any other bird of prey or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

“opened in 1894 and immediately dwarfed the surrounding neighborhood, inciting an uproar and eventually leading to the height limit”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Brian Mosley

Thanks to Jeanne for passing on:

“Read this interesting bit of dc history your readers may find interesting.”

From Atlas Obscura:

“The 160-foot-tall, 12-story Cairo building opened in 1894 and immediately dwarfed the surrounding neighborhood, inciting an uproar and eventually leading to the height limit.

Unlike cities like New York and Chicago that were pressed for downtown real estate, critics argued that there was no reason for such a massive building in sleepy Washington.

The Commissioners of the District of Columbia were soon inundated with complaints that reflected fears of depreciated property values and even natural disasters. Not only would the massive Cairo shut out light and air, but its upper stories stood beyond the reach of D.C. fire engines. Some predicted a calamitous fire that could send bricks and debris raining down on neighboring properties.”

For those unfamiliar it’s worth reading the whole story here. Change some words around and this could easily reflect a “Dear PoPville” or two from today…

“Stretch Science is the first facility in downtown DC devoted exclusively to stretch therapy”

By Prince Of Petworth


Inside 1715 N Street, NW via StretchScience.com

From an email:

“I thought you might be interested in the latest health and fitness trend to hit the District. Stretch Science, recently opened its doors at 1715 N St. NW in the dynamic Dupont/Logan Circle neighborhood. Stretch Science is the first facility in downtown DC devoted exclusively to stretch therapy. (more…)

City Tap House Dupont Circle Opening October 2nd!

By Prince Of Petworth


1250 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a presss release:

“Neighborhood gastropub City Tap Dupont will open its doors to the public for lunch and dinner on Monday, October 2, serving American fare and pouring drafts from 40 tap lines in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest DC. Guests can look forward to a lively happy hour scene and late night entertainment with possible DJ sets on weekends, as well as a fresh destination for brunch which kicks off Saturday, October 7. Guests can make reservations before doors open by emailing [email protected], although reservations will be accepted on OpenTable starting September 25. City Tap Dupont is the second City Tap location in Washington for parent company Table 95 Hospitality, which opened City Tap Penn Quarter in winter 2013. (more…)

Shop Made in DC, “stocked exclusively with DC brands alongside a café serving a rotating roster of locally made fast-casual food, coffee, and beer on tap” opening in October

By Prince Of Petworth


1333 19th St, NW entrance on New Hampshire Avenue Ave

From a press release:

“A new brick and mortar store, stocked exclusively with DC brands alongside a café serving a rotating roster of locally made fast-casual food, coffee, and beer on tap, will open in Golden Triangle, just south of Dupont Circle, this October. The store is a collaborative retail extension of the Made in DC program, and will create a unique space to shop, eat, and drink exclusively DC-made brands and products for the first time. Located at 1333 19th Street NW, the 2,500-square-foot storefront, aptly named Shop Made in DC, is made possible through a partnership with the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID), Boston Properties, People Make Place and Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG). (more…)

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