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Former Building Shells Become The Otis and The Redding 1 Bedroom Condos on Otis Place

By Prince Of Petworth

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809-811 Otis Place, NW

Well this the greatest name for a pair of buildings I’ve ever seen. The Otis was a former dilapidated shell for as long as I can remember. Now the Otis website says:

“1 Bedroom homes from the mid-$200’s Why rent when you can afford to own? Available Summer 2013”

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Facing the El Haynes school and Georgia Ave

And another long vacant dilapidated building across the street will be called the Redding. Despite the possible accusations of swagger jacking, I think this is brilliant!

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812 Otis Place, NW

Here is the great Otis Redding:

Pierre’s Attic vintage boutique opening up at 5320 Georgia Avenue, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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Thanks to a reader for sending word. From Pierre’s Attic Web site:

“As a new addition to the Georgia Avenue shopping district, Pierre’s Attic brings a new edge to the neighborhood. Incorporating the changes in the city, a vintage boutique brings the green movement to Ward 4. Pierre’s Attic will feature apparel for all ages, furniture and everything in between.

Pierre’s Attic offers affordable and unique items for ALL shoppers stop by our 5320 Georgia Avenue, NW. A new and different retail experience, Pierre’s Attic is where you can shops for vintage clothing and used furniture.

Pierre’s Attic’s aim is to help customers bounce back from those hard economic times by selling gently used clothes, furnishings, and accessories at affordable prices. We want you to come to browse and buy knowing that if you need it we have it and you can afford it.”

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 “

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