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Bill Crandall Photographs Park Place Condos Ceremony

By Prince Of Petworth

Bill Crandall over from Petworth News has some great photos of the Park Place Topping Out Ceremony. Crandall say “Topping out” means the concrete superstructure of a building is finished.

Crandall also reports that Councilmember Graham has confirmed that a CVS will be going in across the street in the empty lot where they used to have the old Farmers Market. This confirms my Scandalous Gossip post back in April. Sweet, my rumor to truth ratio has increased to 94% accurate. Eh, I can’t pretend to be excited by a CVS, again certainly better than a vacant lot but at the end of the day it’s a CVS.

Garden of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

And a nice dog too. I particularly like these stone walls that get filled with flowers. I love catching folks in action as they are planting. It never ceases to amaze me how folks take such pride in their gardens big and small. A perfect way to build community and neighborliness. And what a uniter. It’s nice to see something that so many people from all different backgrounds love. I see old folks gardening, new folks gardening, white folks, black folks, latino folks… I have found the great uniter and it is not a Bush rather it is a simple garden.

Wow, That Was Fast – Family Foods Market Brings Back Security Partition

By Prince Of Petworth

I was overjoyed back in April when I wrote about Family Foods Market removing their security partition. I nearly cried when I walked in on Friday and saw the security partition had returned. I spoke with one of the cashiers and she couldn’t exactly explain why the partition returned. She said something about the customers telling her that it should return but I find that very hard to believe. She did mention that there are some kids that throw things and such when they get angry which is very unsettling. But I’m so sad that they didn’t feel safe enough to keep the partition removed. I’m sure if I had to walk a mile in their shoes I’d feel differently. I’m just saying that was like a super tease, removing it for a month and then putting it back up. Damn!

This Tree Box is ok but…

By Prince Of Petworth

as I was admiring it an elderly gentleman came out on his stoop and was talking to me for a bit. But what was the greatest was upon departing I say goodbye and he replied – God bless. I love how you hear the old school say God bless. It is also like when I exchange pleasantries with some matronly types – they often say “hey baby” or “hey sweetie” in such a kind genuine way. These are the small things that make up the beautiful life.

Nice Post Article on the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending me a link to this Washington Post article.

The article starts: “On the back patio of the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House at 503 Rock Creek Church Rd. in the District’s Petworth neighborhood, sacks of potatoes and onions lay next to crates of tomatoes, green beans, cabbage, lettuce and broccoli. Further down, tables brimmed with bread.”

Sweet Mango Cafe Renting Its Roof Deck?

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m not sure if the roof deck was rented or not but there was some sort of party going on this past weekend. I think it was a birthday party. Pretty sweet spot. Note to self – have a future PoP happy hour on the Sweet Mango roof deck. Right?

Garden of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve never seen one of these that has a level at sidewalk level. Looks good though.

So That’s What This Building is Going to Be!

By Prince Of Petworth

This is the building at 3910 Georgia Ave next to the Wendys. This sign says it seeks to become a medical facility with other related retail and housing above it. Alright. Although it also says there will be 120 off street parking spots, that seems like a lot, yeah? (more…)

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