Georgia Ave

The 5pm Post – Make GA Avenue a Great Street – on Thur. Nov. 17

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick

From an email:

“Dear Georgia Avenue Business Owners, Nonprofits & Stakeholders,

Recently, the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force petitioned Mayor Gray to keep $1.44 million in funding for the Georgia Avenue Great Streets Project. The funds are available for business development. Several GA Avenue Business Owners and Stakeholders met and decided that we need/want to participate in “Making GA Avenue a Great Street”.

Please join us and invite other Stakeholders to discuss – What we want the GA Avenue business community to look like and what we need to do to Make GA Avenue a Great Street – on Thur. Nov. 17, 2011
@ 7pm at G II Lounge & Restaurant, 2632 Georgia Avenue, NW, WDC 20001
( GA Avenue & Fairmont St., NW). PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO OTHERS!!!

If you have questions please contact me at [email protected]
or (202) 549-0176,

Take Charge!”

A possible first step for a Georgia Ave Business Improvement District?

Georgia Avenue, NW from Kansas Avenue to Otis Place getting Resurfaced

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota

From a press release:

“Please be advised that the resurfacing of Georgia Avenue NW, from Kansas Avenue to Otis Place will begin Monday November 7, 2011 and last through Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 (weather permitting).

Travel lanes will be maintained as follows;

7:00am -9:30am: Two southbound travel lanes, and one northbound travel lane will be open
during resurfacing.

9:30am – 3:30pm: One southbound and one northbound travel lane will be open during
resurfacing.

3:30pm – 6:00pm: Two northbound travel lanes, and one southbound travel lane will be
open during resurfacing.

6:00pm – 7:00pm: One southbound and one northbound travel lane will be open during
resurfacing.”

New Yoga Studio Coming to Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Two Petworth residents are joining forces to open a new yoga studio on Georgia Avenue, directly across the street from Fusion (4815 Georgia Ave, NW). The studio will be called Golden Heart Yoga DC. Its sister studio, Golden Heart Yoga Annapolis, has been voted “best yoga studio” in Annapolis for the last several years.

Golden Heart Yoga DC will be a community-oriented space, offering a variety of classes in traditional yoga styles, as well as pre-natal, mom/dad and baby classes, gentle yoga for seniors and others with less flexibility, and Friday evening donation classes to raise money for local charities and non-profits.

We’re looking forward to opening our doors soon after Thanksgiving, if all goes well. Stay tuned!”

Awesome news! Ever since Yoga House Studio closed above what is now Looking Glass Lounge, Petworthians have been without a proper yoga studio. Great to have it back. Pretty cool little block too – don’t forget there is already a dance studio (which will be right next door to the yoga studio.)

Howard Homecoming this Weekend, Sean Diddy Combs will host the official Howard University Stepshow Afterparty

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Howard University Homecoming major events that can impact parking and traffic are occurring this Friday October 21, 2011, and on Saturday October 22, 2011. Listed below are the authorized “street closures/no parking” areas during this event (open for emergency vehicles):

Yard Fest will take place on Friday, October 21, 2011 on the Main Yard of the campus

Street Closures:

Howard Place between Georgia Ave & 6th Street –DPS Officer Assigned
6th Street between Howard Place & Girard Street – DPS Officer Assigned
Girard Street between Georgia Ave & 6th Street – DPS Officer Assigned

*** Large crowds attending/leaving Yard-Fest may congregate between the intersection of Georgia Avenue & Bryant Street, and the 2600 Block of Georgia Avenue.

Homecoming will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2011. This event will consist of the Homecoming Parade, which begins at 10:00am, and the Football Game which begins at 1:00pm.

4th Street between W Street & Harvard Street – 4th Street controlled by MPD
College Street between 4th & 6th Street – DPS Officer Assigned
4th & Howard Place – DPS Officer Assigned
5th & Harvard Street – DPS Officer Assigned with MPD to identify University personnel
Georgia Ave & Harvard controlled by MPD (DPS Officer assigned to identify university personnel)
6th Street NW between Girard Street & W Street – DPS Officer Assigned.
Bryant Street NW between Georgia Ave and 2nd Street (MPD controls access)
Howard Place NW between Georgia Ave & 6th Street – (DPS Officer Assigned)
Fairmont Street between Georgia Ave & 6th Street (DPS Officers Assigned) (Parade exits campus)
Girard Street NW between Georgia Ave & 6th Street- DPS Officer Assigned.
2668 – 2699 5th Street NW-Closed by MPD during the parade.

For a complete listing of all events on and off campus please visit the Homecoming 2011 website at:
http://www.bisonhomecoming.com/2011″


Photo via flickr user Sade Council Taylor Strategy

From a press release:

“On Saturday, October 22 American rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will host the official Howard University Stepshow Afterparty during Howard Homecoming weekend at Love Nightclub.

WHAT:
• October 22, Saturday – Sean “Diddy” Combs Hosts Howard University Stepshow Afterparty
o Combs, a Howard University alumnus, will host the official after party at Love Nightclub sponsored by Ciroc Vodka.
o Notable guest in attendance will be AJ Calloway, former “106 and Park” host, and “Extra” Correspondent.

WHERE:
• Love Nightclub
1350 Okie St. NE

To purchase tickets, visit: www.lovetheclub.com “

A Look Inside ‘The Griffin’ at Georgia and Quincy Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

I was finally able to get a look inside the new building, The Griffin, located at the corner of Georgia and Quincy Ave, NW by the Petworth metro. Last we heard the whole building was for sale but it’s looking like it could become rentals sooner rather than later. I’ll update with prices when they become available. Anyway, thought folks would like to see how the units came out:


Lobby

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

New Coffee Shop Coming to Georgia Ave. in Pleasant Plains?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending this potentially sweet news that word on the street is that a new coffee shop could be on the way to the old building at 2904 Georgia Ave, NW (at the corner of Harvard.) It’ll be great to see this old building get fixed up. Though keep in mind that Sankofa Cafe is located nearby at 2714 Georgia Ave, NW.

More info when it becomes available.


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Georgia Ave Liquor Store News – New One Coming and A Huge Transformation in Another

By Prince Of Petworth

King’s Deli & Grocery (photo above) located at 3651 Georgia Ave, NW (near the Petworth metro) has been a grocery store and deli for a while but they’ve just applied for a liquor license. The Park View blog notes:

“Within 1,500 feet of King’s there are already four locations with a Class B (beer and wine) license and two locations with a Class A (beer, wine, and liquor) license.”

And nearby Lion’s Liquors (photo below) located at 3614 Georgia Ave, NW is getting completely gutted. I took a peek inside yesterday and the space is huge. The owner says he is planning on making it more upscale with a significant wine section. The Park View blog got a bit more detail:

“while their initial focus is going to be getting a liquor store up and running, the also want to put in a wine bar where people can sit and relax. Lastly, they also hope to be able to serve some type of food down the road.”

Sound good?

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