@ATLPLUMBINGDC tweets us the awesome photo above:
“What makes new cool is the incorporation of the past. Original AP brick signage was retained for the lobby design.”
Here’s the signage pre-demo in 2013:
New building previously tweeted by @ATLPLUMBINGDC:
606 Florida Ave, NW
A long awaited update from the Rito Loco folks:
“We will finally began construction on the store and hope to be open by Cinco de Mayo.”
And they tweet us the proof:
725 T Street, NW
From All Souls Bar facebook:
“Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We are in the process of applying for a patio permit in the empty space on 8th Street next to the bar. This is being met with opposition. Once again we feel this opposition is unwarranted with some misinterpretation of the law and our intentions.
We’ve attended the last two ANC ABRA committee meetings to present our ideas and discuss them with the neighborhood. You can read about them here thanks to Short Articles about Long Meetings:
http://shortarticlesaboutlongmeetings.blogspot.com/…/all-so…
http://shortarticlesaboutlongmeetings.blogspot.com/…/two-qu…
Our intention is to create an outdoor space for the neighborhood to enjoy. An extension of who we are; a simple gathering place that is cared for and well maintained. We want to take a barren lot and surround it with trees and plantings to beautify the corner for pedestrians and patrons alike.
We want a patio with table service only—no standing, no speakers and no smoking (sorry folks). A patio with limited hours. We want a place that will enhance our neighborhood by making it greener and safer by having more eyes on the street. A place that is not a threat to peace, order and quiet.
If you believe in All Souls and our outdoor vision please let the ANC know how you feel. We will need all the support we can get before our next committee meeting April 15.
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Please email using the subject line: ALL SOULS PATIO
Nick Baumann, chair of the ABRA committee
[email protected]
cc:
Brian Footer ([email protected]) our rep
Ellen Sullivan ([email protected]) our neighboring rep
David Batista ([email protected]) me
Please include your name and address and let them know why you support All Souls and our patio.
If you live in ANC 1B please email your representatives as well:
http://anc.dc.gov/pa…/advisory-neighborhood-commission-1b-00
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The ABRA committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, which is April 15th, at the Thurgood Marshall Center at 1816 12th St, NW. It is open to the public as is the ANC meeting on May 7th. We’ll keep you posted on both.
Thanks for your help,
David Batista / All Souls”
By the way – this what the vacant space used to look like before All Souls:
965 Florida Ave, NW
YES!!!!! Sweet sweet Whole Foods scuttlebutt confirmed!!
From the Washington Business Journal:
“The developers behind a new mixed-use building at Florida and Sherman avenues NW have lined up Whole Foods as a grocery anchor tenant, according to sources familiar with the deal.”
1218 9th Street NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on an email from Reformation Fitness (currently located up the block):
“We are incredibly excited to confirm all the whispers you’ve heard in the annals of our studio: we’re packing up and moving to a new space!
No need to get your sweat-wicking shirts in a twist about how far away the new location will be. Our studios will finally be consolidated under one roof at 1218 9th Street NW: just 100 lunges, 75 skips, or 62 broad jumps south of our current location. Here’s a teaser of some of the things you can expect:
Four brand spankin’ new exercise studios, clocking in at almost 3,000 square feet of dedicated workout space.
More program options, class times and expanded offerings.
Additional floor space per workout, so you don’t have to worry about bumping your neighbor.
Spin bikes and Woodway Curve treadmills!
You may be worried that class sizes will increase with the larger space. Allow us to ease your heart palpitations. Group Reformer sessions will go from six to seven spots to accommodate demand during peak times, and Studio Classes will be capped at 12-15 members. You’ll get the same personal hands-on attention you’ve come to love while still feeling like you can twirl around like Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music.
Stay tuned for much more detail in the coming weeks and months. WE CAN’T WAIT!”
Thanks to those who emailed and tweeted us.
@IAFF36 tweeted:
“House Fire – 500blk Florida Ave NW – fire in basement, extinguishing fire #DCFD”
1535 7th Street, NW
From an email:
“Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NW
On April 1 and April 2, Compass Coffee customers will receive free coffee, courtesy of Cambria hotels & suites (starting at 7:00am, while supplies last).”
300 Florida Ave, NW
Big news from the Bloomingdale Blog spotted in the Bates Area Civic Association Meeting Agenda for April 6, 2015 7:00pm
“Sam and Rachel Fitz, Basque Bar LLC – Restaurant at 300 Florida Ave NW”
CityPaper previously reported:
“Beer aficionado Sam Fitz is leaving his position as bar manager of Pizzeria Paradiso over the next month to open his own place with his sister Rachel Fitz. He’s not revealing a lot of the details at this time, but the business will be in D.C. and take inspiration from a cider-focused trip he took to the French and Spanish Basque country last February. He’s registered an LLC for “Basque Bar.”
Columbia Heights/Adams Morgan folks may recognize Sam from his time as Beer Director and Cicerone at Meridian Pint and Smoke and Barrel. He also judged 14 beers for us.
Updates when more is known.
1537 7th Street, NW
Thanks to all who emailed and tweeted us:
“Terrible news for Shaw. Note that they spelled “coming” wrong.”
“Hey @PoPville any scuttlebutt on this? “Comming soon” to the space below coney & ivy. #shaw”
Now, I have to admit that I’m friendly with the owners of Ivy & Coney and while they’ve told me nothing I do know that they are fond of the occasional practical joke. Now I could be completely wrong on this – but I’m guessing this is an early April Fools joke. Especially given the typo and all.
On the other hand it’s quite possible I’ve just become paranoid. That would be quite the juxtaposition – Ivy & Coney and McFadden’s in the same building… Stay tuned.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a series of Robberies that occurred in Northwest, Washington, DC between Tuesday, March 17, 2015 and Wednesday, March 18, 2015 that may be related.
· Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at approximately 10:15 am, a complainant was walking in the 600 block of P Street, NW, when she was approached by three suspects. Suspect One demanded her phone while pulling an unknown object from underneath his shirt. The complainant was able to run away without the suspects obtaining any property.
Suspect One: Black male, approximately 5’8” in height, weighing approximately 150 pounds last seen wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt.
Suspect Two: Black male.
Suspect Three: Black female, approximately 5’4” in height with dreads.
· Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at approximately 12:20 pm, a complainant was walking in the 1100 block of 10th Street, NW, when she was approached by two suspects who demanded US Currency. The first suspect displayed a knife and the complainant complied.
Suspect One: Black male with a dark brown complexion, approximately 15 to 20 years old, 5’7” in height, weighing approximately 110 to 120 pounds.
Suspect Two: Black male with a medium brown complexion, approximately 15 to 20 years old, 5’7” in height, weighing approximately 115 to pounds.
· Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at approximately 7:54 pm, a complaint was walking in the 1600 block of Vermont Avenue, NW, when she was approached from behind by three suspects. Suspect Two pushed the complainant to the ground and Suspect One displayed a knife and demanded her property. The complainant complied and the suspects took her wallet.
Suspect One: Black male, approximately 18 to 20 years old, 5’10” to 6’0”, 130 to 135 pounds, last seen wearing a black jacket and black pants.
Suspect Two: Suspect One: Black male, approximately 18 to 20 years old, 5’10” to 6’0”, 130 to 135 pounds, last seen wearing a green jacket and black pants.
Suspect Three: Suspect One: Black male, approximately 18 to 20 years old, 5’10” to 6’0”, 130 to 135 pounds.
· Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at approximately 9:01 am, a complainant was walking in the 1300 block of 10th Street, NW, when a suspect approach, displayed a knife, and demanded US Currency. The complainant began screaming and the suspect fled without obtaining any property.
Suspect One: Black male with a light brown complexion, approximately 18 to 20 years old and 5’7” to 5’9” in height
Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at approximately 9:07 am, a complainant was walking in the 1300 block of 10th Street, NW, when she was approached by a suspect who demanded US Currency. The suspect then assaulted the complainant and fled without obtaining any property.
Suspect One: Black male, approximately 20 years old, 5’7” to 5’8”.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”