14th and Quincy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Elizabeth Pupusería & Deli in danger? (more…)
Petworth
the intersection of Illinois Avenue, Kansas Avenue, 7th Street, and Crittenden Street NW
Always a fun time for young and old:
“12th Annual Sherman Circle New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. At 7 PM and Midnight.”
Also a fun time with my friends at Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW): (more…)
From a press release:
“Phil Kline’s beloved holiday cult classic
UNSILENT NIGHT
will be performed by the public in Washington, DC on Wednesday, December 17th at 6pm
Kline’s shimmering 45-minute soundscape is performed on portable speakers, amplified phones, and boomboxes carried through city streets and parks (Each participant plays one of four tracks)
The magic begins when everyone hits PLAY on their devices at the same time,
together unfolding a beautiful, enveloping tapestry of sound
as the “walking symphony” sets off into the night
WHEN: Wed., Dec. 17th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
WHERE: (more…)
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3701 New Hampshire Ave, NW
In a shocking turn from our regular series “Next Up in Coming CVS Closures“… An opening in the works?!? Also, giving me Comfort One Shoes vibes a bit…
ANYWAY, thanks to Adam for sending:
“CVS across from the CVS? So at the modo apartments ground floor at the Petworth metro, they are doing construction on the retail space. The permit says CVS [“A new small format CVS pharmacy”] – which is weird because there is a CVS across the street.” (more…)
Thanks to Liv for sharing this magnificent Bald Eagle from Petworth.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Th for sending:
“The lights are on and there’s a person moving around inside the Wendy’s on Georgia.”
STAY TUNED.
3703 14th Street, NW
This space, not far from Red Derby and Lyman’s, was previously home to Kiko’s Peruvian Chicken and Pollomio Chicken.
Stay tuned for Mr. Pollo: (more…)
intersection of Kansas, Upshur and Georgia Ave, NW
From the DC Public Library:
“DC Public Library will begin renovating the Petworth Library on Friday, Dec. 12. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility and provide a refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs. The library is working with Chiaramonte Construction Company and Moya Design Partners for design and construction.
Petworth Library will temporarily close for this project. The last full day of service will be Thursday, Dec. 11.
Project Goals (more…)
‘Free
works just fine but
HP helped pay for
the demolition of
the WH East Wing”
Thanks to E. for sending:
“Just saw this printer outside an apartment building in Petworth. Love it.”
photo by Andy Ward
From our fine friends at the Red Derby (3718 14th Street, NW at Quincy Street, NW):
“Derby turns 18 on Thu Oct 16th! Swing by for a vintage Derby Birthday Matchbook! xoxo” (more…)