Photos courtesy Nando’s PERI PERI
And don’t forget the free chicken Thursday, March 7th. (more…)
Downtown
1050 Connecticut Ave NW entrance on L Street
Last week we learned that Victoria’s Secret closed around the corner at 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Next thing you know I’ll stop receiving my Sharper Image catalogs!! Thanks to Grant for sending and STAY TUNED.
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
END OF AN ERA. First Payless and now this.
Ed. Note: My 15 year old self is utterly destroyed. (more…)
C’mon House!!
From a press release:
“The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that the U.S. Senate today passed a federal lands package that contains Norton’s bill that clarifies that the District of Columbia and the National Park Service (NPS) have the authority to enter into cooperative management agreements (CMAs) to maintain and operate NPS properties in the District, such as Franklin Park. The Senate lands package was introduced by Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Last Congress, Norton and Murkowski introduced the stand-alone versions of the D.C.-NPS CMA bill. The rehabilitation of Franklin Park would be funded through a public-private partnership between NPS, the D.C. government and the Downtown Business Improvement District. Under current federal law, NPS has the authority to enter into CMAs with states and cities, and Norton’s bill makes clear that D.C. is included under this authority. (more…)
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1101 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Cynthia for sending.
From Orange Theory:
“Our new Orangetheory Fitness studio location will open soon. (more…)
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Snapshot from this animation represents the revised concept as reviewed and approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on July 19, 2018: elements of the design are still in progress. Additional agency reviews will occur toward ultimate design approval by the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the National Park Service.” See full “animation here.
From the National Parks Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking comments on the proposed enhancements to Pershing Park for the national World War I Memorial. The project, including a comparison of the two alternatives, is available online at http://go.nps.gov/WWI-DEA. The public comment period is open February 6 – 27, 2019. The comment period, which originally ended on January 18, has been extended due to the partial government shutdown.
The Draft Environmental Assessment describes how the proposed national World War I Memorial will enhance Pershing Park (located on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 14th Street NW & 15th Street NW) by constructing appropriate sculptural and commemorative elements, including landscaping. (more…)
It really is Quiznos all over again. Thanks to Ken for sending:
“The Great Restaurant Closure of 19th Street continues! I received this email this morning about the ABP closing at 19th and M NW. This was the last one in this area. Wonder what will go in the space.”
STAY TUNED.
From the National Building Museum:
“July 4-September 2, 2019
The Museum is partnering with the LAB at Rockwell Group to present the 2019 Summer Block Party installation. The Lawn will be an immersive installation taking up the entirety of the Museum’s Great Hall, and offer interactive experiences for all ages. (more…)
1020 19th Street, NW
This is the former Cafe Carvy space. Chef Brian’s opened here in 2017.
Thanks to Jordan for sending:
“19th St carnage continues. Looks like Chef Brian’s on 19th and K has closed.” (more…)
Sisyphys (1548-49) by Titian, Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain via wikipedia
This morning a resident wrote on the MPD3D listserv:
“Prostitution on 12th Street NW between Massachusetts and N Street is getting completely out of control. Yesterday, I counted four prostitutes in the area while walking to work and today there were five. It is a real eye opener to see residents walking their dogs or taking their kids to school while maneuvering around hookers, pimps and vehicles pulling over to negotiate, while the whole area reeks of marijuana. When people complain, there is a noticeable police presence in the area, so they move one street over for a night or two. This problem obviously is not going to go away on its own or with what is currently being done by the police, in fact it has gotten much worse over the last few months. Please address this problem with more resources and/or a different strategy as it is decreasing the quality of life and endangering residents in this area.”
MPD replied: (more…)