NoMa (Near Northeast)

Raze Permit Issued for Former Greyhound Station in NoMa – Will Become Storey Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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First and L Street, NE

NoMa ANC Rep ‏@TonyTGoodman tweets the good news:

“Raze permit finally issued for old Greyhound station in @NoMaBID. Storey Park development coming soon! storeypark.com ETA 2016”

Storey Park’s website says:

“Introducing the answer to what NoMa’s been missing. The living, breathing heart of the community. With its vibrant shops and restaurants, state-of-the-art workspaces, and sleek apartments, Storey Park will be at the center of NoMa in every way. This is where people will connect with each other. Now is your chance to be a part of it.”

You can see their brochure here.

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Props to the Cops – Arrests Made in Aggravated Assault on GW Professor in Dupont and Robbery Force and Violence of CNN Producer in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in an aggravated assault which occurred in the 2000 block of S Street NW.

On Sunday, October 27, 2013, at approximately 4:15 am, members of the Second District received a call for the report of an assault in the 2000 block of S Street, Northwest. Upon their arrival, Second District members located an adult male lying unconscious on the sidewalk. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported him to a local hospital where he was admitted and remains hospitalized.

The investigation has revealed that the male complainant was assaulted in the 2000 block of S Street, Northwest, by one of two males. Two individuals moved the complainant from the middle of the 2000 block of S Street to the sidewalk where he was located by police.

On Friday, November 1, 2013, 38-year-old James Brown of Southeast, DC, was charged with Aggravated Assault, pursuant to a District of Columbia Superior Court Arrest Warrant in connection with this offense. He was arrested by members of the Homicide Branch.”

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Also on Friday from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announced today a suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery force and violence incident that occurred in the 800 block of 1st Street NE.

On Thursday, October 17, 2013, at approximately 4:00am, a male subject was assaulted and robbed in the 800 block of 1st Street NE. As a result of their investigation, on Thursday, October 31, 2013, detectives from the First District arrested 20-year-old Shabazz Thompson, of Washington, DC and charged him with Robbery Force and Violence. An additional person of interest is still being sought as the investigation continues.”

NBC Washington reported that this was a “brutal beating of a CNN producer who was jumped while walking to work two weeks ago.”

Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis signing his new Graphic Novel in the East Hall of Union Station Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Fantom Comics:

“We’re pleased to announce that Fantom Comics will be hosting Representative John Lewis, renowned civil rights leader and co-writer of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel, MARCH for a book signing in the East Hall of Union Station on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd from 6-7 p.m.

Along with Rep. Lewis, we’ll also have NYT bestselling author, Andrew Aydin and co-writer of MARCH.”

Pumpkin Carving Happy Hour Thurs, Oct. 24th in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

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NoMa Presents the Pumpkin Carving Happy Hour:

“Stop by the NoMa pumpkin patch on Thursday, October 24, and enjoy happy hour with friends and the cutest petting zoo in the city! Reserve your pumpkin today, and bring some friends to carve your jack-o-lantern. Union Kitchen members will sell beer, wine and more: Running Byrd Tea (hot apple cider), Milk Cult (pumpkin ice cream), and Quickstep Catering (Asian 5 Spice Pulled Pork Sandwich and Edamame Wrap).

Don’t want to get your hands in pumpkin guts? No problem! Hear Sam’O perform live music, and join a candy scavenger hunt for children starting at 5:30 PM.

Live music, petting zoo, candy scavenger hunt, pumpkins and carving utensils are free; click here to reserve your pumpkin. All unreserved pumpkins will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Food and drinks are available for purchase. The mini petting zoo will feature cute critters such as bunnies, chicks, sheep and more.

Details:
Thursday, October 24, 4:30-7 PM
1150 First Street, NE (Corner of First and Pierce Streets, NE)
Metro: Union Station or NoMa/Gallaudet U (Red Line)
This event is free and open to the public
More at http://www.nomabid.org/pumpkin-carving”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

Cranberry Bog at Union Station

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo via courtesy Ocean Spray

From a press release:

“Ocean Spray’s cranberry growers take pride in delivering fresh-picked fruit to families around the world, and on October 8 and 9, they’ll be bringing their berries to Washington, D.C. with the Capital’s first-ever fresh cranberry harvest. The cooperative is bringing a stunning harvest replica along with a few of their grower-owners to share the taste, health and heritage of this uniquely American fruit.

WHEN you can see the bog: Tuesday, October 8 & Wednesday, October 9, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE you can see the bog: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, D.C.
(Located outside in front of the West Colonnade)”

Union Station Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Grand Reopening Sept. 29th

By Prince Of Petworth

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September 29, 1988. Photo credit Carol Highsmith courtesy of Union Station Redevelopment Corp.

From a press release:

“On September 29, 1988, Washington Union Station reopened its doors with a gala celebration after a three-year transformative rehabilitation project. A collaborative public/private partnership funded the $160 million project per 1981 congressional legislation to restore the station to its historic grandeur. At the time, the project was considered the largest, most complex, public/private restoration project ever to be completed in the United States. Key improvements included: the creation of a mezzanine level within the Concourse, which provided expanded retail; the addition of dedicated areas for Amtrak seating and signage; restoration of the floors in the West, East, and Main Halls and exterior walls, doors, and windows; upgrades to the exterior lighting; the addition of two escalators connecting the ground level and mezzanine level outside the Main Hall; and the addition of an elevator providing accessibility to all three levels of the station.

Today, the bustling retail and multi-modal facility serves over 32 million visitors annually, and station partners continue to focus on enhancements. Recent renovations include improving vehicular and pedestrian circulation on Columbus Plaza, expanding the intercity bus terminal, rehabilitating the historic Main Hall, and introducing new modes of transportation resources.

In 2012, Amtrak and private developer, Akridge, released the Washington Union Station Master Plan in partnership with USRC, the commuter railroads, and other local stakeholders. The plan sets forth a new vision to again revitalize the station through a multi-phased approach, to gain increased passenger and rail capacity, add new station amenities and transit-oriented mixed-use development above the tracks. While work continues to refine the plan, early action items focus on passenger waiting areas and concourse expansion.”

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