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From the Forum – How long does construction typically last?

By Prince Of Petworth

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How long does construction typically last?

“I’m considering buying a condo in a building at 18th & Q, but I know that the St. Thomas Church half a block away is planning to build a ~6 story building on their property in the near-ish future. What I’m wondering is, how long does construction typically take for a mid-size building like the one planned? (You can google something like ‘st thomas parish dc redevelopment’ to see the renderings.) And during what hours are builders allowed to operate loud machinery in DC?

Thank you as always for your collective wisdom!”

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“With Dupont’s YMCA Closed I’m trying to find a new lap pool in the area but keep coming up blank!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Caroline Angelo

“Dear PoPville,

I’m writing in hopes of finding recommendations from your readers for indoor swimming pools. With the closing of the National Capital YMCA, I’m trying to find a new lap pool in the area but keep coming up blank!

I know the Anthony Bowen YMCA is open but am looking for something a little closer to downtown. I was wondering if any readers might know of some local pools (maybe ones that are part of another facility, like the JCC) or have any recommendations?

Thanks!”

French pastry shop, Un Je Ne Sais Quoi, opening soon in former Hello Cupcake space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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1361 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending these photos announcing the replacement at the recently closed Hello Cupcake space in Dupont – Un Je Ne Sais Quoi, a French pastry shop.

Merveilleux is:

“a small cake that originated in Belgium and is now found in France and some U.S. cities. It consists of a sandwich of two light meringues welded with whipped cream which has been covered with whipped cream and dusted with chocolate shavings. A candied cherry sometimes decorates the cake.”

Updates when an opening date is announced.

Little Sesame, “fast casual restaurant that celebrates hummus”, opens Today at DGS – Check out the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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1317 Connecticut Ave, NW courtesy Little Sesame

From a press release:

“The team behind DGS Delicatessen is opening Little Sesame today, January 5th on the lower level of its flagship location in Dupont Circle.

Little Sesame Menu (PDF)

Little Sesame is a fast casual restaurant that celebrates hummus. Our signature hummus bowls are topped with the very best seasonal vegetables. Little Sesame will serve fast and healthy composed lunches; each lunch set includes a bowl of Little Sesame hummus made daily, a green salad with sumac and honey dressing and warm pita. (more…)

“Big news from the Dupont Underground today: The launch of the Re-Ball! competition to repurpose the National Building Museum’s 650,000+ BEACH balls.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user molly

From a press release:

“The Dupont Underground, the nonprofit organization that is revitalizing the former trolley station beneath D.C.’s iconic Dupont Circle into a new venue for art, performance, and creative activation, is pleased to announce the launch of Re-Ball!, an open design competition for a site-specific installation in part of the subterranean space. The exhibition and events that occur during its run will be the first time the old station has been opened up for use in two decades.

Re-Ball! is the result of a Dupont Underground partnership with the National Building Museum to reuse the hundreds of thousands of translucent 3-inch plastic balls that were part of the museum’s blockbuster BEACH installation last summer. In addition to donating the balls, the National Building Museum will also have a representative on the competition jury, help promote the Re-Ball! competition and exhibition, and assist with the installation and programming. (more…)

Last Day for Dupont’s YMCA

By Prince Of Petworth

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1711 Rhode Island Avenue, NW

We confirmed the scuttlebutt in October but it’s still hard to believe today is the last day for Dupont’s YMCA.

“The facility will close as a YMCA as of December 31, 2015.

The Y plans to utilize the proceeds from the sale of the YMCA National Capital facility to serve more region-wide residents and provide more volunteer and employment opportunities, thus increasing its impact in the region. In addition, proceeds from the sale will allow the Y to contribute to the revitalization of existing region-wide community/ neighborhood-based Ys, reinvest in programs and services that serve families (such as Youth Advocacy, Achievement Gap, Early Child Development and STEM), alleviate existing debt, and contribute to determining the feasibility of establishing another YMCA facility in Washington, DC.”

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