I just noticed these signs after they expired. I wonder if there are any statistics to show the effectiveness of these temporary drug free zones? I know lots of folks out there have followed this more closely than I have – anyone know if the statistics exist? I wonder if it was related to the recent shooting at Sweet Mango? By the by, Sweet Mango is open but there liquor license is still suspended pending a hearing.
Kalia writes:
“So my company Alion Science and Technology donated wreaths this year to 4 of the major national cemeteries this year. They sent some to Arlington, Alexandria, Annapolis, and DC. It was all volunteer and unlike Arlington, this was the first year for the DC cemetery to lay wreaths for the winter season. This year they donated 100 wreaths to the DC cemetery because they weren’t sure what the turnout would be. 8 of us laid 100 wreaths on the markers on either side of the flagpole on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 2pm. Hopefully next year we will be able to get more volunteers and more wreaths!”
I’ll definitely participate and help publicize next year!
Qualia Coffee is located at 3917 Georgia Ave., NW. (Ed. Note: Fresh Off the Roast Coffee is a PoP advertiser) From an email:
“I am trying to get the word out that Qualia will be staying open late Tuesday and Wednesday night to facilitate last minute holiday preparations. Whether our neighbors are thinking of coffee beans as gifts or just need a caffeine kick start to a long evening of shopping, Qualia is there for you.
Our hours this week:
Tuesday & Wednesday – 7:30 AM until 9:00 PM
Thursday – 7:30 AM until 2:30 PM
Friday CLOSED
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (our normal hours)”
In real life, hipchickindc is licensed as a real estate broker in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and as a real estate salesperson in Maryland. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Featured Property: 613 Upshur St NW
Original List Price: $549,000.
List Price at Contract: $549,000.
List Date: 10/23/2009
Days on Market: 4
Settled Sales Price: $549,000.
Settlement Date: 11/30/2009
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No. Tax records indicate that it was sold by an investor (non-owner occupant).
Type Of Financing: Conventional with $137,250. down payment
Original GDoN Post is: here.
Recent Listing is: here. Virtual tour is here.
Full price sale. $549,000. Under contract in four days…Fantastic.
This one drew a lot of comments for a Good Deal or Not (GDoN) post. Most readers seemed to like the renovation, although some pondered when we shall see an end to the granite/stainless trend of the 2000s. Located on Upshur, just a few blocks from Metro, Domku, and the organic market, this nicely done rehab featured the unusual amenity of a loft in the owners’ suite.
The recent sellers were investors out of McLean, VA and acquired the property for $181,000. in July 2009. I did not find a prior listing or any foreclosure records for the property, so my guess is that it was a direct buy from an estate. Someone mentioned that investors paying cash for the lower priced homes is frustrating for home buyers attempting to purchase for themselves. As an agent, I agree that it can be tough on owner occupant buyers, however, in my opinion, tougher lending standards for investors have led to a better quality of renovations. The lower prices have brought back the investors and subsequently areas like Petworth are seeing a surge in stunning rehabs. This is great for Petworth homeowners, as the values and desirability of the neighborhood are strong. Given that available inventory has dwindled over the past six months or so, prospective buyers are, in some cases, surprised to find themselves competing in what they expected to be a Buyers market.
I received emails from a number of readers about a shooting near the Petworth metro. One reader writes:
“Just had a shooting (around 9:30pm Thurs. night) at 9th and Quincy. 4 shots small cal. handgun. MPD was on it in under 60 seconds (watched two roll up) searching. cars running out of 9th st.”
Another reader also wrote about a very quick MPD response. More info as it becomes available.
From the organizer Wayan Vota:
“Time to mark your calenders and reschedule your meetings – we’re gonna
have a Green Line Professionals meeting this Friday.
This is your chance to get out of the house and join your fellow
working-from-home folks and share tips and ticks around balancing work
and home life when there are no physical boundaries to set the separation.
Green Line Professionals
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/GreenLineProfessionals/
December Happy Afternoon
1-5pm, Domku Restaurant
Note that you don’t need to be there all 4 hours, but its sure more fun
to work with others than alone.”
Incidentally, a number of readers have sent word on a Groupon deal today for Domku. You can find the deal here.
We’ve been teased with a Jamaican Restaurant coming to this spot since 2007. This new sign is promising…
Well it’s not a house anymore. It is now Tots Development School located on the 1300 block of Shepherd Street, NW. We looked it at once way back in the day but I wanted to show a proper photo of the building (at the time I only had a crappy cell phone pic). This is the spot where Fenty once sent his children. But back to the building itself, it really is beautiful. It is also striking because it is in a block of regular residential row houses.
From an email:
“Date: Wed., Dec. 16, 2009
Time: 5-6 pm
Location: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
3600 Georgia Avenue NW – School Cafeteria
Click here to RSVP.
Join us for the opening for the photo exhibit of students in the Explorations in Photography classes. Meet the talented young photographers and check out their beautiful photos.
To learn more about the exhibit, visit http://123clickexhibit.shutterfly.com or email [email protected].”
From an email:
“Looking Glass Lounge will be hosting what is believed to be the only open mic comedy night in all of greater Petworth. This coming Monday night will be the inaugural night of jokes, but hopefully this will become a regular and, ideally, funny neighborhood institution.
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Looking Glass Lounge, 3634 Georgia Ave, NW
Local comics Reggie Melbrough and Mike Curran host a comedy evening at The Looking Glass Lounge. Sign up is from 7pm to 7:45pm. Opening performances by the hosts last until 8pm at which time the rest of the show will kick off, ending at 10pm. Comics will have ten minute sets and yes, there are open mic opportunities for some of you looking for embarrassment! At the end of the show, three people will be selected from the crowd to try their hand at stand-up, one joke a piece. The best joke gets a $25 gift certificate to be used at The Looking Glass Lounge or The Wonderland Ballroom.”