This is from the Raymond Park a couple blocks behind the Petworth metro. I like the quote from Ashe just as much as the mural. I hope you like it because it was the first photo I snapped of the day and soaked my sneakers for this one…
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Petworth
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Going:
Sadly, Flyy Couture located at 832 Shepherd Street, NW has closed. They recently got a new sign too!
Coming:
Progress at the old Bi-Rite Building at 11th and Park (the eventual home of Meridian Pint).
Any guesses on when it will be completed? 3 months? 6 months? 9 months?
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From Joel of Qualia Coffee:
“I am trying to find out whether anyone in the neighborhood knows anything about a stray dog I found wandering up 5th St. this morning. I’m attaching a photo. I can be reached at the shop any time today. 202-248-6423”
From DC Alert:
“MPD is reporting a Water Main Break at 17th & Florida Ave NW. It is unknown if any customers affected.” I hear 18th Street has been closed. Did this destroy your commute?
From a reader:
“Oprah is giving out free kfc coupons for a free lunch. Coupon is only good to print till 11 or so today but its good to redeem until the 19th. I like that its not valid on mothers day, like hey cheap-o’s you can’t do your mother like that. Take her out to a real place and get her a steak…”
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These condos are located at 3640 New Hampshire Avenue:
The flier says:
“This is a fantastic top floor unit, 1 block from the metro and the redevelopment of Park Place. Being above the fray is wonderful and you will enjoy not only the view, the peace, but also all those lovely embellishments from recessed lighting, tub with jets, custom tile work, granite and stainless, as well as architectural details. The Woodrow is a lovely place to call home. & Furniture conveys”
More info but sadly no photos found here. I know I said I would try not to post homes without any photos but I think this is a worthy exception because its construction had been delayed for so long.
We looked at the carriage house unit of this condo back in March. Lots of folks were curious about the building in the front. I think it’ll be interesting to hear your thoughts on the price given the size and the location. Since the carriage house was a very nice renovation I assume this unit looks equally nice. Do you think $369,000 is reasonable for a 2 bed 2 bath on the top floor?
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Thanks to a reader for the heads up:
“I noticed this morning that the old furniture/home décor building next to Wendy’s on Ga. Ave. is finally getting razed. Most of the back of the
building was down today.”
Petworth News also relays news of an event with the mayor their Monday morning. It says:
“…the District and its development partners will transform the site into Georgia Commons – a facility to feature new housing units and a new health clinic.”
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The scandalous gossip from almost a year ago turns out to be true. Thanks to Petworth News who got the rendering above from Robb L. It says LaKritz Adler has signed a lease for a CVS to be built at Georgia and New Hampshire Ave and construction is set to begin in the fall with the store opening in late spring 2010.
I’ve come to support this addition. Have some of you guys changed your mind?
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This home is located at 213 Rock Creek Church Road, NW:
The flier says:
“Meticulous & beautifully renovated 4BR, 3BA rwhouse w/ a bright, cheery, & separately metered lower lvl apt & pkng on a scenic block in Petworth. Walk to Metro! Btfl architectural details, formal DR, LR & gourmet kit opens to great deck & yard. 3BR & 2BAs up, incl lrg Master w/ sitting area & FB. Finished bonus room in attic. LL has good ceiling ht, laundry, & separate entrances.”
More info and photos found here.
I love these homes that look out onto the Old Soldier’s Homes. Hipchickindc wrote a GDoN revisited on the home at 303 Rock Creek Church Road which sold for $379,500. But this one seems to be a more extensive renovation. Do you think $529,000 sounds reasonable?
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I remember in the past folks had asked if there was any place to donate books. From a reader:
“The Friends of the Petworth Library are accepting book donations for our fall book sale to benefit the Petworth library. We encourage you to donate the following materials: mass market paperbacks, trade paperbacks, DVDs, books on CD, gently used children’s books, hardcover fiction and nonfictions, and magazines. Donations can be dropped off at the circulation desk. If you would like to become a member, please contact Lynda Laughlin ([email protected]) for a membership application. Thanks!”
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Thanks to all who turned out Sat. morning (I know there were a few other clean ups scheduled that day). Thanks, also, to Councilmember Bowser for showing her support. But a special thanks to Cynthia for dealing with the city to get garbage bags and a pick up scheduled. We cleaned from the Metro up New Hamphire Ave to and around Grant Circle including the road, some pocket parks and some side streets. I have to say when I walked down New Hampshire Ave later that night I nearly choked up it looked so good. I know that it will get dirty again, but I think we really had a good showing. Plus all sorts of folks on the road and on the street were thanking us for our efforts. So once again, thanks to all who participated.
Next month I’ll work with some pre-existing groups in Columbia Heights and we’ll have a joint clean up. Details to be announced later in May. More photos after the jump including a very interesting find by one participant… (more…)
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On Friday we learned that Qualia coffeeshop had opened at 3917 Georgia Ave. For those that didn’t have a chance to check them out I thought I’d show you what it looked like. The owner, Joel, told me that they’ll actually be only half time or closed most of this coming week but the grand opening will be announced soon. Not only does the place look great but I’m super happy to report that the coffee was delicious.
More photos after the jump. (more…)