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New Restaurant Coming to Sweet Federal Life Building at 715 Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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715 Florida Ave, NW

Looks like we finally have some action at 715 Florida Ave, NW (a once planned for coffee house and bar that never worked out.) A reader writes:

“Here’s another from the “cool old building being reno’d for a restaurant” file: 715 Florida Ave, NW. Walked by this weekend and noticed lots of work being done, including the addition of what looks like another level or a roof terrace. And I just looked it up here and saw that they had their zoning review approved back in January for a “new 4270 sq. ft. full service restaurant on c2b district. seating 112 total occupancy 158. first floor bar seating 17 – dining 26. upper floor (terrace) bar seating 23 – dining 46.”

Would love to know more about what’s planned.”

Anyone hear anything?

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Hurry up!

By Prince Of Petworth

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7th and Q St, NW

Ok the recent weather got me a bit impatient about Dacha’s expansion. Fortunately their facebook update for Sunday says:

“#‎teamdacha‬ is happy to report that renovations are going as planned with almost no delays. New bathrooms, new canopy, new bar, new kitchen – these are just some of the new features to look for. If all goes as planned, and the weather cooperates, Dacha will welcome you and your loved ones in March.”

Funk Parade Kickoff Party at the Howard Theatre Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“The second annual DC Funk Parade, is launching its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign today to help raise $15,000 for the day festival, parade and nearly 100 hours of music, dance and art programming happening all day. All proceeds help support the day’s infrastructure and are critical to the continued success of the event.

Last year, the DC Funk Parade, which celebrates DC music and cultural arts, brought over 25,000 residents to the historic U Street area. This year’s event, taking place on Saturday, May 2, will draw even larger crowds with more performances and showcases in the neighborhood, making the community’s support critical.

With different levels of donations, comes some great perks. Highlights include: tickets to the Funk Parade Kickoff Show at the Howard Theater, Thursday, March 12, Funk Parade t-shirts, maps, limited edition posters, sunglasses, a private cocktail class with Derek Brown, Funk Bass Kit Raffle, Free Tickets to shows at local venues and much more. For more information and to donate, please visit the campaign website here: http://igg.me/at/funkparade2015

Funk Parade Kickoff Show Details

Thursday we are throwing our 2015 Funk Parade Kickoff Party at the Howard Theatre.  Our show, Celebrating the Women of Funk will be emceed by Deborah Bond with performances by the Funk Parade All Stars featuring The Good Thing and Special Guests, DJ Ayes Cold, Wanda Work It Studio Divas of Funk, Essence of Diva Dancers, Chocolate City Burlesque, and  Batala Washington.

Proceeds from the show will benefit Funk Parade 2015 and Becky’s Fund.”

“another reality check that there are crazy people out there with zero regard for basic humanity, but it was reassuring that the police officers in my neighborhood all took the situation, and myself, very seriously”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share that on Wednesday evening at about 6.05pm, I was walking past the intersection of 5th and R NW in Shaw when a black male, about 5’10”, walked by me and grabbed my butt. I turned around and shouted at him, but he kept walking down the street, never reacting, as if nothing happened. About two blocks later I passed a police car and ended up reporting it. I spoke to about six different officers and eventually a sex crimes unit detective over the course of about an hour-all were very professional and kind. The detective opened an investigation and said she would see if there were any video cameras that captured what happened.

Just another reality check that there are crazy people out there with zero regard for basic humanity, but it was reassuring that the police officers in my neighborhood all took the situation, and myself, very seriously.”

Ground Broken for ArtView Condos coming to 9th Street just South of U

By Prince Of Petworth

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Rendering courtesy ArtView

From a press release:

“ArtView is a new mixed-use and sustainable building with six unique condominium homes, space for working artists, and about 2,000 square feet for a restaurant or other retailer. Urban Pace is now pre-selling the condos, scheduled for Fall 2015 delivery, with prices starting in the $700,000s.

ArtView condominiums’ contemporary design features will include floor-to-ceiling windows, nine-foot ceilings, reclaimed wide-plank oak solid wood flooring, full-size stackable laundry equipment, and abundant natural light. Penthouse units have a second level with a study and private roof deck with spectacular city views; select homes will feature private balconies. Each homeowner will have designated secure storage space in the building’s basement. ArtView is located just a few blocks from both the U Street Metro and Shaw Metro stations, and will offer indoor bike racks. (more…)

Sadly We Still Have Some Sidewalks of Shame

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader writes:

“The SE corner of 5th and P St NW. They haven’t shoveled it at ALL during any of the storms. This is across the street from an elementary school. I saw two kids fall yesterday. Requests to DPW for assistance in snow/ice removal informed me they can leave a note in a mailbox but will not take action or fine.”

“who is this for? Some foreign potentate’s children studying at Georgetown Law? Are Russian oligarchs running out of Manhattan and London apartments to buy up?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

This corner (5th and Q) used to belong to a house with an attached, street-facing garage — a major rarity in the area. (it also used to be the epicenter of a local gang turf war! fun facts!) The developers originally won permission to build 8 units, as I recall, but instead built 4 luxury spaces — and, as you can see, are trying to sell them for nearly $1.5 million each! Ed. Note: You can see a virtual tour here.

I guess my question is: who is this for? Some foreign potentate’s children studying at Georgetown Law? Are Russian oligarchs running out of Manhattan and London apartments to buy up? Is there a market, in Shaw, for apartment-homes that cost this much? The list price has many of us in the neighborhood scratching our heads.”

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April 2015

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