“Paintings & Beer
Open Studio – Mt Pleasant
6-9pm Friday October 15th, 2010
All are welcome to stop by for a beer & to have a look at some recent
paintings.
3112 Mt Pleasant St NW
2nd Floor
Washington DC
Directly across from the Raven – above the Western Union”
This rental is located at 1417 Chapin Street, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Beautiful two-level condo with two balconies. Two bedrooms and one bath with hardwood floors on main living area, beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Fireplace in living room with balcony. Spiral staircase leading up tp upper level with two bedrooms, balcony off of second bedroom and updated bathroom. Washer and Dryer in Unit! Great location a block from Meridian Hill Park and very close to the metro.”
Does $2495 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/1 bath?
I just noticed that Color Me Mine closed up at 2439 18th St NW. Their Web site says:
“Color Me Mine closed its doors on Saturday, August 8th. We thank you for sharing so many memories with us!
Thank you again for supporting Color Me Mine! You can continue to paint your own pottery in Silver Spring, located at 823 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. For more information, please visit www.silverspring.colormemine.com/.”
And another salon is coming to 3114 Mt. Pleasant St, NW.
Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80
From a reader:
“SECOND ANNUAL BOOK SALE–Donate BOOKS, DVDs and CDs to the Columbia Heights Educational Campus to improve the library and literacy programs at Bell Multicultural High School and Lincoln Middle School. Tax-deductible donations are being accepted at the main offices of Bell and Lincoln during the workday. The campus is located at 3101 16th St. N.W. (corner of 16th and Irving Streets). Call 202-939-7703 for delivery procedures. And please join us at the BOOK SALE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. in the Bell cafeteria.”
Washington Post reports:
“One person was killed and several others were critically injured early Wednesday in an apartment building fire that shut down 16th Street NW, a major commuter artery, during the morning rush, officials said.
Firefighters were called to the blaze, in the 3100 block of 16th Street in Columbia Heights, at 3:45 a.m., said D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer. They escorted dozens of people out of the eight-story building, carrying some through smoke-filled hallways or down ladders. One person jumped from an upper story and was gravely injured.”
TBD reports:
“The deceased is reportedly a 38-year-old man, AP reports. D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says two people are listed in serious condition and another three are listed in critical condition, including a child. Piringer says 125 people have been displaced and were given shelter at a nearby recreation center.”
They have photos here.
Photo by PoPville flickr user schmiddi
All morning I’ve been looking forward to sharing the PoPville photos from this year’s Fiesta in Mt. Pleasant. For those that went – good time?
Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
“Dear PoP,
On the beautiful side of DC living, here’s a sign from a yard sale in Mt P ~
They had a good amount of interesting books, household items, things from afar, etc.
(Somehow I think it would have diminished the positive effect if they had cheap crap.).
Hasta la Mt P fest!”
Photo of last year’s fiesta by PoPville flickr user schmiddi
Date: Sunday September 26, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Mt Pleasant St. NW
Notes: The Latino Festival of Washington 2010, will be celebrating 39 years of tradition. The Festival will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2010, coinciding with the festivities of Hispanic Heritage Month, on Mt. Pleasant St, from noon to 7pm.
The Latino Festival will feature five stages that will incorporate music, folklore, theater, and other performing arts. The Parade of Nations will include hundreds of dancers from 30 folkloric groups from Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean. In addition, the event includes a Children’s Festival, a Science Fair, a Community-Based Organization Information Fair, a Diplomatic Pavilion for embassies and consulates, and sections for Arts & Crafts, Public Information and International Cuisine. The event is free to the public and family-oriented, with no sale of alcohol or tobacco allowed.”
“Dear PoP,
Just got back from what I thought was Pfeiffer’s only to see a new sign above the shop and in the door for “Old School” Hardware. I have noticed an increase in stock the last few times I have been in there and of course the new fancy credit card machine. Thankfully, the same friendly and VERY helpful people seem to be there. Wondering if your readers have any more info…”
The store’s new Web site, Old School Hardware says:
“Phrases like “Bon Voyage”, “Winning Lottery Ticket”, and “Yes, I would really like to go out on a date with you,” evoke a certain amount of excitement and spark one’s imagination.
We think “Hardware Store” fits into this category quite well.
Our store has the products you need to do everything from your “Honey Do” list to your home renovation project. With a little bit of planning, we can bring in almost any product that you might need.
Please let us know what we can do for you and thank you for shopping with us.
-Katie & Phil”
We’d be hearing for years that Pfeiffer’s, located at 3219 Mt. Pleasant Street NW, would be selling. Glad to see they stayed a hardware store. I once wondered if neighborhood hardware stores were doomed. But with the survival of Pfeiffer’s (with their new name) plus Fragers and others – DC’s hardware store’s seem to be holding tight.
Thanks to the reader for sending all the info. Anyone notice any differences at the new Pfeiffer’s – Old School Hardware?
This rental is located at 16th and Lamont St, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
”
I’m so sad to leave this wonderful large, modern studio with hardwood floors and a great view! The building management is great, very responsive. You can see the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral. Beautiful sunsets. Clean and remodeled just before I moved in. There’s also a nice huge walk in closet/dressing room, for privacy when you have guests. There are total 3 huge closets, actually. Microwave included. AC.
On 16th St. NW at Lamont – superb location. Two blocks to Columbia Heights metro, and the S1, S2, S4 and S9 metro buses stop literally at the front door. Mt. Pleasant’s wonderful little strip of restaurants and shops is less than a block away. Rock Creek Park and Meridian Hill Park are within jogging distance. Target and the nice big Giant are less than two blocks away. Tennis courts across the street. I seriously love this place and am sad to have to move abroad right now!
Available October 1. No deposit (but there is an application fee of a couple hundred I believe.) Some of my furniture is also available for purchase if interested.”
Does $1330 sound reasonable for this studio?