Neighborhoods

“Dance Loft on 14, a unique, affordable housing and arts center project, hangs in the balance”

By Prince Of Petworth


“4618 14th Street, NW rendering of the proposed project. Image credit: PGN ARCHITECTS”

From an email:

“Supporters urge ANC 4E to endorse modifications to advance project at crucial Tuesday vote

Dance Loft on 14, approved three years ago, is an exciting Ward 4 mixed-use development that includes affordable housing, a performing arts center, retail space, and net-zero energy design. It faced delays due to the city’s unprecedented crisis in affordable housing funding.

The project is now back with new financing and interior modifications, and is seeking a Planned Unit Development modification from the DC Zoning Commission to allow development to finally break ground. The new interior floor plans for the project at 4618 14th Street NW will be considered by the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC4E) on Tuesday, March 24.

Unfortunately, (more…)

MPD will enforce Three Juvenile Curfew Zones around Town Starting at 8pm Tonight (Friday)

By Prince Of Petworth

See maps for Navy Yard, Chinatown and U Street below.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the establishment of three Juvenile Curfew Zones.

The Juvenile Curfew Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety. (more…)

What a Difference 16 Years Makes – 11th and O Street, NW – 2010 to 2026

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and O Street, NW back in 2010 from the PoPville archives

When I try to explain what certain street looks were like, it’s simply not possible to properly convey what once was. But this gives a taste. What a transformation at 11th and O Street, NW. While I was getting photos of the new Haitian spot coming this summer, this corner totally jumped out at me. I happened to pass a photo from our archives recently and it staggered me.

Here’s how the corner looks today: (more…)

“ala DC Finishes First Phase of Renovations” in Dupont Circle – Dining Room Reopens Today!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Nina Palazzolo

From an email:

“ala is reopening its doors at their Dupont location today, Friday, March 20, starting with the dining room area. The upgrades include a 220 person capacity and bright, Mediterranean-inspired architecture. The patio and upstairs are soon to follow in time for guests to enjoy the warmer weather. The Levantine restaurant which opened in 2021 chose to invest in a renovation now to create a space to truly bring people together in the DC community. (more…)

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