This home is located at 759 Harvard St NW:


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The flier says:

“Charming 3BR, 1 BA, 3 Level rowhouse completely renovated with hardwood floors throughout, CAC, all new kitchen and bath. Fantastic condo alternative at a great price! Walking score of 91, 4 blocks to Columbia Heights Metro. Very close to Washington Hospital Center.”

You can find more info here and some photos here.

Unfortunately there are too many photos but the price is looking right to me. What do you guys think: Does $349,900 sound reasonable for this 3 bed/1 bath?


Lots of people are mentioning to me how this building is really taking shape. I can hardly believe my eyes. Accordign to DC MUD:

The matter of right development will come in at five floors, plus a penthouse, and will be no higher than 50 feet. A side yard area will be covered in brick and provide 11 parking spots for residents of the one- and two-bedroom units. What about retail? Linde said the area has a dearth of quality housing and is rife with vacant lots. “You need to put heads in beds before you start building any retail,” asserted Linde. Adding, “doesn’t do any good to put in a Trader Joes… or a Starbucks if there aren’t any people to drink the coffee.”


From an email:

Wednesday January 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM will be the poster proof review session (a.k.a. the pin-up session) at the Emergence Community Arts Collective – 733 Euclid St. NW, on Euclid between Georgia and Sherman. For directions, contact Sylvia Robinson at (202) 462-2285. [Note – the building is not handicapped accessible as yet]

Background on the trail can be found here.

This is the long-anticipated chance to see the trail as designed, with text, photos, icon, and colors all together. Come look over the sign designs and let us know what you think.

This is the last opportunity to review and comment on the Heritage Trail. The next part of the process is sign fabrication and installation! We anticipate the signs will be installed next May.

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you again and celebrating the results of all the work by so many individuals that has resulted in this trail.”



Photo by PoPville flickr user jsmjr

I’m not gonna lie – when a weekend ends and I post about 4 shootings, a stabbing and a fire that occurs across the city – I can get a bit blue. So I thought you guys might feel the same and would also enjoy a bit of good news. No scratch that, a bit of fan-freaking-tastic I can hardly contain my joy potential news.

Unfortunately I can’t get into details about an exact location but let’s just say somewhere on Georgia Ave (not in a newly constructed building). I got word from a business owner who is looking to open up a new neighborhood bar. And let me say that this is not a novice but a group with a great track record. Frankly I nearly fell off my chair when I read the news. Anyway, the group is familiar with PoPville and knows from time to time we can be a bit opinionated. They also know that many of us love and respect beer and a good neighborhood bar. And they want our opinion – what is the theme of a bar you’d most like to see open up on Georgia Ave?

Initially I was thinking something like a Busboys and Poets or a Tryst type spot. However, I heard that a Beer Garden was also a possibility and I nearly fell off my chair once again. I would still do backflips for a Busboys or a Tryst but I’m gonna make my vote for a Beer Garden. What type of neighborhood bar/restaurant would you most like to see on Georgia Ave?


This rental is located at Fairmont St at Sherman Ave, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Private entrance. New paint, new carpeting throughout. Kitchen with all appliances. Bathroom with shower. All utilities (except phone) included –

Heat (thermostat controlled by owner)
Central Air (thermostat controlled by owner)
Electric
Wireless Internet (Secure network)
Satellite TV (includes NFL and NHL ticket)
Water / Refuse

Unfurnished. Great location, 1 block from Howard University. 10 minute walk to 2 Green line metros and U St Corridor. Plenty of street parking. Available Dec 18.”

Does $1050 sound reasonable for this 1 bedroom basement apartment?



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From an MPD press release:

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an armored car robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department on 2027279099 or 888919CRIME
or text at 50411.

DATE & LOCATION OF OFFENSE:

Monday, November 22, 2010

2830 Sherman Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
Garda Armor Car Robbery

SUSPECT:

S-1: B/M, 5’11 – 6’0, dark complexion, average build, mid to late 40’s, missing front tooth, dressed in all black hoodie, and pants, low hair cut, armed with a black automatic handgun

S-2: B/M, 5’11 – 6’0, dark complexion, average build, mid to late 40’s, dressed in all black hoodie, and white pants, low hair cut, armed with a black automatic handgun

S-3: B/M, 5’11 – 6’0, light complexion, skinny build, inch high Mohawk hair cut


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