via Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

From DMPED:

Tthe Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Site Neighborhood Library and Community Center. The RFP requires a new library, community center, and housing to be developed onsite. The project is located at 5601 and 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW. (more…)



14th and Irving St, NW

Thanks to guacamolly for sharing: “not sure if anyone’s mentioned this yet – I got verbal confirmation from a pharmacist that the Columbia Heights CVS is closing in a month… not an exact date yet”

Aman also writes: “This morning I was at the CVS in Columbia Heights – The pharmacist told me that the store will be closing at the end of February.”

Stay tuned.


Update: Thanks to all who passed on the WBJ article, “Petworth steak and seafood spot evicted for nearly two years of unpaid rent

Thanks to FF for sending news about 1865 in Petworth. 1865 Steaks | Seafood & Cigars shared last week:

“Dear valued patrons,

We regret to inform you that 1865 Steak Seafood and Cigars will be temporarily closed for repairs due to ongoing maintenance issues with our building. (more…)



1025 F Street, NW photo by Elvert Barnes

Leah passes on from gorgeous mya: “The Zara downtown last day is Jan.27th and everything in the store is basically $10 in every department! As for the thieves they got 3 security guards on each floor”

Business Insider reported:

“The Spanish fast-fashion retailer is planning 30 new store “projects” in the US over the next two years, including new stores, store relocations, and renovations to existing locations (more…)


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