From an email:
“To celebrate the spirit of giving this holiday season, Po Boy Jim will host a “Po Boy for a Toy” drive on Dec. 18 starting at 11 a.m. Bring them a new toy, and they will give you one free traditional po boy in return! Please join them and help children in need! Po Boy Jim is located at 709 H Street, NE.”
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced the start of Pre-Revenue Operations (PRO) for DC Streetcar as DDOT prepares the system for safety certification to carry passengers. PRO, which simulates service along the corridor without passengers, is anticipated to begin Wednesday, December 16 along H Street NE and Benning Road NE.
Residents accustomed to the intermittent operation of streetcars during the run up to PRO will see a noticeable increase in activity along the corridor for the next three weeks. The full complement of streetcars will operate simulating normal service from early morning to late night. DDOT will also increase the distribution of safety information to pedestrians, motorists, and businesses along H Street NE and Benning Road NE to ensure the public is adequately informed about this increase in operations. The PRO will run for at least three weeks and will be extended as needed. This is the second time that streetcar has initiated PRO. (more…)
This rental is located at 1020 6th Street, Northeast. The listing says:
“Grand, spacious sun-filled home along vibrant H St corridor. 4 BR/2.5BA and roughly 3200 sq ft. Heart of pine floors, open kitchen, HUGE master bedroom with room-sized closet and sunroom, 2 Full BA with Jacuzzi, 3 gorgeous balconies /decks with excellent open views. Just blocks away from upcoming Whole Foods, Union Market, groceries and restaurants/shops.”
You can see more photos here.
This 4 bed/2.5 bath is going for $4,600/Mo.
Thanks to a friend of mine for sending from H Street, NE. She says there’s a dead pigeon and another dead big bird, guessing it might be an eagle since there are police involved and a crime scene.
A reader sends from 5th Street, NW in Shaw
And from the Mayor’s Office:
“There have been reports in the last days about rodent control on H Street NE.
It is true that the confluence of development and large scale construction, more and more restaurants and food establishments, the proximity of residents to businesses and the mild November and December this year has made rodent control a challenge along the H Street corridor. Unabated vacant properties and lots can also contribute to this issue.
Mayor Bowser is well aware of the challenges we face on H Street and has directed the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS) to lead a multi-agency approach to address the issue. Department of Health (DOH) has dedicated inspectors and code enforcers in this area that monitor activity 4/5 days per week. They regularly abate on public property as well as work with residents and business when issues arise on private property. DOH was out on increased inspections as recently as yesterday and met with business owners to abate this issue. Department of Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), the Mayor’s Office along and local ANC Commissioners also recently did a “Vacant Property Walk” down H Street to identify vacant and distressed properties. This was not only for rodent control but occupied properties are generally more taken care of and can privately contact rodent and pest control.
This rodent issue was reported last night and this morning on news channels in DC – A few clarifying points: (more…)
1320 H Street, NE
Good news for Sally’s Middle Name fans – they’re expanding. From an email:
“The dining room is expanding to the second floor, which will include a patio space in the warmer months. We’ve also applied for our full liquor license.”
The application says:
“Applicant has requested an expansion to the existing premises, to include an additional 60 seats on the 2nd floor. Applicant has requested a Summer Garden with 22 seats.”
Also about that fried chicken:
“every Wednesday from now on will be Fried Chicken Night at Sally’s Middle Name. The Wednesday night menu will include the Fried Chicken Dinner as well as an abbreviated selection of our usual items. FCD will include three pieces of chicken skillet fried to order, and sides that will change seasonally.”
1234 H Street, NE
The best bars are the best for many reasons – here’s another for The Pug:
“We’re doing a fundraiser Thursday at the pug from 9 to 11 for TAPS. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. A $20 donation for two hours of endless strohs.”
1344 H Street, NE
The liquor license placard for Sospeso says:
“Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern, full service restaurant offering Mediterranean dishes and a wine-centric beverage list. Open morning through night offering coffee and light food in the daytime and full dinner in the evening. Total Occupancy Load of 149, seating inside for 91, and Summer Garden with seating for 20.”
It’s located right next to Red Rocks – updates as they get closer to opening:
Looks like they’re on track for their late-2016 opening. The Apollo rising fast now on the 600 block of H Street, NE.
previously:
You can see the original sign here (also an oddly mesmerizing tumblr of all the 2014 campaign signs).
Now on the 1300 block of H Street, NE:
