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Demolition of Old Woodridge Library to Make Way for new $16.5 million State-of-the-Art Facility in 2015

By Prince Of Petworth

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2206 Rhode Island Ave, NE

From a press release:

“Mayor Vincent C. Gray and D.C. Public Library (DCPL) Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan celebrated the demolition of the old Woodridge Library. Both leaders praised the community’s involvement in the planning of the new Woodridge Library.

While the new Woodridge Library was being designed, DCPL representatives attended numerous neighborhood meetings to hear from the community what library services were most important. In addition, the architecture team of Wiencek + Associates and Bing Thom Architects attended four meetings hosted by the Friends of the Woodridge Library to review the designs.

The new Woodridge Library will open in 2015. It will be 20,000 square feet and feature separate spaces for adults, teens and children; 40,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and other library materials; comfortable seating for 200 customers; 40 public-access computers and free Wi-Fi Internet access; a large programming room for up to 100 people; and two conference rooms for up to 14 people. It will also be the first library to have a roof terrace that will also serve as a space for library programming.

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During construction, the Woodridge Interim Library is operating three blocks south of the old library at 1790 Douglas Street NE. Updates on the construction of the new library will be shared with the public on the Woodridge Library construction blog.

Coakley Williams, Inc. and Blue Skye Development, LLC have partnered to build the new library under the Library’s Mentor-Protege program. Developed with the D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development, the program creates opportunities for smaller firms to gain experience working on government contracts. The total budget for design and construction is $16.5 million.”

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UPDATE: Located! Missing Person: 12 Year Old Jaliah Campbell

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 12 year-old Jaliah Campbell who was last seen in the 2000 block of Perry Street, NE, on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 pm.

Jaliah is described as a black female with a medium complexion, 5’5” tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink hoodie, black knitted sweater with blue jeans and black boots. She has braces with pink and green bands.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jaliah Campbell is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099, Youth Investigations Division at 202-576-6768, or 911.”

UPDATE from MPD:

“The missing person identified as 12 year-old Jaliah Campbell has been located.”

Missing Person Critical: 80 Year Old Salvadore Rivera

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old Salvadore Rivera who was last seen in the 2800 block of Otis Street, NE, on April 7, 2014, at approximately 4:00 pm.

Salvadore Rivera is described as a Hispanic male, 5’6” tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds, gray hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red hat, tan fleece top, gray sweatpants, and brown slip-on shoes. He may be in need of medication.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Salvadore Rivera is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099, Youth Investigations Division at 202-576-6768, or 911.”

New Tavern/Brew Pub, The Public Option, Coming to 16th and Rhode Island Ave, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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1601 Rhode Island Avenue, NE

A recent liquor license application says:

“New Tavern/Brew Pub. Growler, soups, flat breads, and salad. Entertainment with dancing, small ensemble, music including acoustic setting, jazz and bluegrass. Occupancy load is 134. Sidewalk Cafe”

Hours are listed as Sunday through Saturday 8 am – 2 am.

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The Rhode Island Insider reported:

“The owner, Bill Perry, is a life-long DC resident and lives in the neighborhood next to his restaurant. Generally speaking, they are planning to have a casual sit-down place featuring “healthy food made from as many locally-grown ingredients as possible.”

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and CityPaper adds a cool detail:

“This brewpub, however, will be a little different from other brewpubs and restaurants around town: The waitstaff won’t accept tips. Instead, Perry says he plans to pay a “living wage” of at least $15 an hour.”

Standby for a late summer/early fall opening.

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