NoMa (Near Northeast)

T-2 Days to REI – Check Out the Ridiculously Awesome Conversion from Parking Garage to REI Flagship Store at the Uline Arena

By Prince Of Petworth

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2nd, Delaware and M Street, NE

We’ve been paying modest attention to the new Flagship REI coming to NoMa. Well it almost here so I thought it was time to pay proper attention. Let’s just get it out of the way – the space is SICK. Absolutely sick. Dope. Dope sky. Mint. Fresh. And definitely funky fresh. While I took a million pictures this is a good example of a place you really got to see in person to fully appreciate the transformation. Let’s not forget what the space looked like before (after its heyday):

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And now it is simply a jaw dropper. I took a tour of the 50,000+ square foot space and here’s a taste:

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All the details on the opening festivities here.

Approximately a million more photos after the jump. (more…)

“four-hour festival will feature bottomless Blue Point Brewing Company beer, spiked beer cocktails and unlimited oysters & seafood bites from Rappahannock Oyster Company”

By Prince Of Petworth

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courtesy Mokimedia

From a press release:

“WHO: Blue Point Brewing Company Shucktoberfest 2016

WHAT: Blue Point Brewing Company announces its first ever Shucktoberfest bash at The Courtyard at Maurice Electric at Union Market (500 Penn Street NE). The $75, four-hour festival will feature bottomless Blue Point Brewing Company beer, spiked beer cocktails and unlimited oysters & seafood bites from Rappahannock Oyster Company, including stuffn’ muffns’, clam chowder and fries. Shucktoberfest is an adult playground for beer and oyster lovers — think live bluegrass music and a beer gaming area with cornhole, bocce ball and giant Jenga. To top it off, Redskins fans can cozy up with an ice cold brew in the football viewing lounge, featuring large leather sofas and two 90-inch LED screens.

WHEN: Sunday, October 23 — Noon to 4pm

WHERE: 500 Penn Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20018 (The Courtyard at Maurice Electric @ Union Market)

TICKETS: All-you-can-eat-and-drink for $75. Link to purchase tickets.

“we found our car on fire in our alley. The video shows the arsonist”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We thought we should spread the word, in case this guy is a serial arsonist.

On Friday morning at about 2:30 am, we found our car on fire in our alley (entrance at 3rd and K Street). The video below (from a neighbor’s security camera) shows the arsonist, though his face is covered. Based on the video, we think he could have used a timer, and an explosive.

Update:

With a little help from the internet, we are now 99% sure that it was a thermite device. Basically, a homemade incendiary device where super hot combustibles put in a ceramic pot and set on fire. 1 lb. of thermite can melt through a car hood and an engine block in a matter of minutes.

Clearly, this guy has done this before. We’d like all of our DC neighbors to be on the lookout, and if they see someone who fits this MO, be aware that they could have a serious explosion and fire on their hands in 20 minutes. The guy appears to be about 6 feet tall, white, and carrying a large paper bag. He has a distinct walk and run, and was wearing very baggie clothes and running shoes.”

Anacostia Waterfront Trust Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Wunder Garten Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

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1101 First Street (at L), NE via Facebook

From an email:

“Wed, October 12, 2016
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come meet the Anacostia Waterfront Trust team on Wednesday at REI’s awesome Wunder Garten in NoMa (just one block from the Red Line). Enjoy a beautiful autumn evening, great beer (both local craft brews and German classics) at a discount, and corn hole and trivia! The award-winning images of the Anacostia Watershed by nationally-acclaimed conservation photographer Krista Schlyer will be on display.

This will be an opportunity to learn more about the Anacostia and explore how you can get involved from AWT executive director Doug Siglin, who has spent almost forty years working on behalf of the river and surrounding community.

Registration is free, so bring a friend (or 10) to our beer garden happy hour. We can’t wait to meet you!”

“RESA is a new 12-story, 326-unit luxury building with rooftop amenities and approximately 7,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant and retail space”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Rendering of 22 M Street, NE courtesy Skanska

From a press release:

“Skanska USA Commercial Development announced today its first multi-family development in Washington, D.C., RESA at Tyber Place located in NoMa, the first neighborhood in D.C. to offer free outdoor WiFi.

RESA is a new 12-story, 326-unit luxury building with rooftop amenities and approximately 7,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant and retail space. Located at 22 M Street NE between North Capitol and First Streets, NE, RESA boasts a sleek design, extraordinary amenities, unparalleled access to transportation and the dynamic environment of the NoMA neighborhood. The residences’ design applies the concept of practical simplicity creating open, sustainable and inviting interior spaces where tenants can reside and relax. The building is designed to LEED® Silver standards.

“Tenants today are looking for a live-work-play ecosystem. With RESA, we have taken what we know from our successful multi-family developments in our other markets to provide a fresh perspective and a different kind of urban apartment right here in the D.C. market,” said Rob Ward, executive vice president for Skanska USA Commercial Development in Washington, D.C. “The collaboration between residents, planners and developers like us has created a sense of community here that is remarkable. Our commitment to sustainability dovetails perfectly with the priorities of this neighborhood.”

RESA will have more than 10,000 square feet of distinct amenities including: (more…)

Final Drive-in movie at Union Market is Friday – Ghostbusters

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo courtesy MoKi Media

From a press release:

“Union Market, northeast D.C’s vibrant district, will bring its drive-in movie series to a close for the season on Friday, October 7 at 8:00 p.m. with a special showing of Ghostbusters. The classic American drive-in will take place in Union Market’s parking lot and will project the feature presentation onto the market’s three-story wall. The family-friendly showing is $10 per car or free for walk-ups in the picnic area. (more…)

T-22 Days for REI Flagship Store Grand Opening and Block Party Oct. 21-23

By Prince Of Petworth

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Click here for the live countdown

Rejoice!!!

From REI:

“Join REI [1146 3rd Street, NE] for 3-day Block Party to celebrate the Grand Opening of our DC Flagship store! Friday we’ll open the doors at 10am with some big band fanfare (hint, hint) and DJs keep the party going all day.

Saturday and Sunday we’ll expand the block party to a main stage with live bands, Outdoor School classes, beer gardens, s’mores, screen printing, a climbing wall, and more. Saturday’s music starts with a family band at 10am and then goes on with live go-go, a Beatles cover band, and plenty of DJ sets (Biz Markie at 3pm!).

Sunday we’re teaming up with the Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival to bring you a day of live bluegrass and Americana on the main stage. All 3 days the first 500 people in line receive a custom DC Camelbak bottle with a gift card inside. We’ll have free breakfast and coffee for all each morning. Everybody who attends all weekend can help REI decide how to split up $100,000 among 5 regionally focused outdoor non-profits!

TRANSPORTATION NOTE: there are several surface lots in the neighborhood, but we suggest you arrive by metro, bus, or bike. Our store entrance is adjacent to the NoMa/Gallaudet Metro station and the Metropolitan Branch Trail.”

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Photo by Kristi Clough

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