3628 Georgia Ave, NW
DC Reynolds sweet back patio is about to get sweeter. They are adding a 25 foot bar with 10 tap lines. If all goes well they could be open as early as this Saturday. Stay tuned.
Under construction
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Petworth
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Multiple readers have sent in this property at the corner at 8th and Webster St, NW. One writes:
“I remember you showcasing it in Good Deal or No Deal a few months back. There were quite a few comments. I drive past this house everyday and I noticed about 3 weeks ago it was totally gutted and the roof was removed. Soon there after, a orange sign was posted over the existing permits. All work stopped at that point. Is that orange sign a stop work order? Did they not have the proper permits? This is depressing and a huge eyesore.”
Ed. Note: This was a GDoN post back in Dec. 2011.
Here’s what it looked like in 2011:
Thanks to all who sent word and Ben for the photo above of 3714 14th Street, NW which last week sprouted a Quick Cash Pawn Shop sign.
From MPD:
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with an Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault in the 900 block of Crittenden Street, NW.
On Thursday, March 7, 2013, at approximately 8:50 am, an adult female was walking with her toddler child when an unknown male grabbed her and ordered her to disrobe. The victim refused, broke free, and started screaming for help, at which time the suspect fled.
The suspect is described as a black male, 17 to 18 years old, 5′-5″, slim build, dark complexion, short hair, wearing a grey and black jacket and orange backpack.
Anyone who has knowledge of this case, knows the identity of the suspect or sees him, should take no action, but should immediately call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
Photo via EL Haynes
From a press release:
On Thursday, March 7, E.L. Haynes Public Charter School celebrates a tremendous milestone for our city: The Grand Opening of E.L. Haynes High School. Taking place at the newly-completed campus located at 4501 Kansas Avenue, NW, the event includes welcoming remarks from DC Mayor Vincent Gray, words from Councilmember Muriel Bowser, the perspectives of one of our E.L. Haynes High School students, and a keynote address from Maria Gomez, Founder and President of Mary’s Center and a recent winner of the Presidential Citizen’s Medal.
Washington, DC faces an education crisis. In our city, fewer than half of high school students graduate within five years. Fewer than one third of our students attend college within 18 months of graduation, and fewer than ten percent graduate from college within five years. E.L. Haynes High School presents an exciting opportunity to change this trajectory and create a brighter educational future for our students.
Founded in 2004 and designated a Tier One High-Performing School by the DC Public Charter School Board, E.L. Haynes Public Charter School currently serves 950 students from grades pre-school through ten and is recognized locally and nationally for advancing student achievement.
E.L. Haynes High School fulfills the school’s college preparation promise and meets a critical need for Washington, DC – a non-selective public high school designed so that every student will successfully complete a rigorous program that is typically provided to an elite few in the US. The 33,000-square-foot addition adjoins 12,000 existing square feet of space, enabling E.L. Haynes High School to grow to serve 400 students. The facility includes science labs, a high school regulation size gymnasium, specialized spaces for the arts, a technology lab for video game design and programming courses, and an indoor/outdoor cafeteria.
The project team included architects Shinberg Levinas and general contractor Forrester Construction. Grants from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB), and support from The Campaign for E.L. Haynes Public Charter School funded the project.
Photo via EL Haynes
The Post Magazine published an interesting article “Can Soldiers’ Home residents and urban gentrifiers overcome barbed wire?”:
Behind James are 272 acres of rolling green pasture, with some of the highest ground in the city. There are park benches that look onto the Capitol, forested pathways of spruce and pin oaks, honking geese wobbling out of fishing ponds, and a members-only nine-hole golf course and driving range.
In front of James, on this day last year, is an iron fence topped with three rows of barbed wire crowned with concertina coils, typically used to lock down prisons.
Read the full article ” target=”_blank”> here.
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Georgia and Shepherd Street, NW
Back in Oct. 2012 I heard that the building formerly home to Goins restaurant had been purchased and they were looking for a tenant to fill a combined 4,000 Sq. Ft. restaurant on the ground floor. Still no word on the restaurant but a big banner has gone up announcing the new condos going into the top floors. It will be the Fahrenheit Condos. Stay tuned for more news on the retail/restaurant space when a tenant is found.
Ed. Note: There is already a Fahrenheit condo building located at 2650 15th St, NW next door to the Celsius building. It appears a Kelvin has still not opened anywhere…
3714 14th Street, NW
Dear PoPville,
There is a new Quickcash pawn shop opening on 14th street by Red Derby. A business like this will encourage petty crime as there will be a new place to sell stolen property. Is there a way to keep a business like this from opening?
Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up on 4130 Georgia Ave, NW:
“Fido and kitty’s World Coming Soon. Great addition to the neighborhood.”