A reader writes:
“I guess they had to tear it out to move the Barry?”
USNI reports:
“Apart from the decision to get rid of the display ship, NSA Washington is demolishing two of its four piers and reconditioning Pier 2, where Barry currently sits. Ulmer said planning for that project began three to five years ago, and the Pier 2 work will continue even though DS Barry will be leaving and therefore there will be less foot traffic.”
Ed. Note: The Navy says the Barry will be removed by October.
@infodude tweets us:
“Well this is going to be a huge cluster…@Nationals Park now has metal detectors”
How much time do think this will add before getting in?
And on the metro front – a reader sends from Navy Yard just after 5:15pm:
“I had to double check I wasn’t on the red line.”
When we spoke about Park Chelsea on Monday a reader wondered about the Whole Foods. It’s coming right next door the Chelsea but is currently a big a whole in the ground. It’ll also have 336 apartments:
The target opening date is early 2017. The rendering:
@TheYardsDC tweets the good word:
“Tix for Laser Cats open to the general public TODAY at 5 PM. Here’s the link, check at 5 PM: lasercat2015.eventbrite.com“
880 New Jersey Ave, SE
Like the way it’s turning out so far? Park Chelsea’s website says:
“Park Chelsea is the Capitol Riverfront’s next luxury apartment community. Amenities will include an indoor pool, resident club room, fitness facility and spin room, and sauna. The rooftop will showcase stunning views of the capitol which residents can enjoy while lounging in the rooftop pool or grilling in the outdoor kitchen. If your searching for serenity, take some time in the community garden or courtyard.”
Live Music at Bluejacket Feat Hippie Control:
“We are proud to announce a new live music series at Bluejacket on the SE Waterfront [300 Tingey St, SE]. We love the space and everyone in it and the only way to make it any better is to add some live music, and that’s exactly what we are doing.
Join us on Friday Feb 6th for a night of live music from Lamont Bagfeel and Hippie Control, they are an incredible R&B and Neo-Soul live act that inspires hope, honesty and a true passion for love.
There will be no cover charge or dress code, just lots of love, good music, good people and good times and let’s not forget lots and lots of amazing beer.
Music will start at 10 so grab your spot early and get ready for a great night in a place you know and love.”
A reader sends in from O and South Capitol Street, SW by Nationals Park. Does anyone know if the cameras in the center lane catches both sides of the street? Or does it only capture in one direction?
Ed. Note:Yes, yes, we shouldn’t speed at all – ok, ok, understood – thank you. Nevertheless does anyone know?
Tingey Street SE
From a press release:
“The growing collection of distinctive local and regional restaurants and retailers that are joining The Yards has just taken a significant step forward with the announcement that the renowned, DC-born and based menswear purveyor, Hugh & Crye, will open in March at The Yards. The announcement was made today by Forest City Washington, the master developer of The Yards, a major, urban mixed-use redevelopment project growing in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood of DC.
Bringing its high quality custom-fit and ready-to-wear collection of menswear and accessories to The Yards is the latest step in the impressive growth of this distinctive menswear retailer which was founded in DC’s Shaw neighborhood in late 2009 primarily as an online retailer (hughandcrye.com).
The new 2,858 SF Hugh & Crye shop will be located in the Boilermaker Shops, the former Navy Yard industrial building on Tingey Street SE between Third and Fourth Sts. SE in The Yards which also houses several other retailers and restaurants, including Bluejacket and Willie’s. Hugh & Crye is the first clothing retailer to open at The Yards. (more…)
Well this is a bummer. USS Barry was awesome. On Monday JD Land shared the sad news:
“The Navy is announcing today that it has decided to remove the (former) USS Barry from its longtime home along the banks of the Anacostia River at the Washington Navy Yard.”
Announcement about the USS Barry from the Navy below:
USS Barry Removal Letter (PDF)
It will be removed before October – get a glimpse while you still can next time you’re at Yards Park.