RSS FeedNational Law Enforcement Museum Opens Sat, October 13 (444 E St NW)
Penn Quarter is a neighborhood with many museums so it’s with great pride we want to announce that another museum is joining the line up, the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Museum at 444 E St NW. The associated memorial has long been a fixture in Penn Quarter with it being the focus of Police Week activities that take place every spring. The Museum is right across the street from the memorial as seen in the photo below.
The Museum will have its grand opening on Saturday, October 13 and be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets need to be purchased and are required for timed entry.
Anti-Excessive Noise Legislation Coming Before DC Council On Thu, Oct 4
The DC Council’s Committee of the Whole will be holding an open meeting on the anti-excessive noise bill before them. This is an important hearing for the Penn Quarter neighborhood and we encourage all to pitch in their views on this subject. Even if it’s too late to sign up to testify readers can reach out to the Councilmembers to express their views. The flyer shown above can also be printed and given to your neighbors.
Public space is a shared resource and excessive noise removes the ability for residents, businesses, and visitors to conduct their lives in peace and this is an opportunity to make your views heard on this matter.
We recommend that readers visit the TurnItDownDC website and the DC Council meeting webpage for more information.
Courtyard Marriott and Gordon Biersch Closing On Nov 1 For Renovations (900 F St NW)
A regular PQ Living reader pointed out to us that the Courtyard Marriott Hotel (900 F St NW) and the Gordon Biersch restaurant on the first floor at the corner of 9th and F St NW will be closing for renovations on November 1. Quick checks show the hotel unavailable for reservations beginning October 31. This is one of the pioneering chain hotels in Penn Quarter having opened in 1999. Almost 20 years is a good run before needing a refresh.
This Washington Business Journal article has all the interesting details.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting On Sept 18 (Topic: Convention Center’s 9th St Facade)
Representatives from Events DC will present upcoming changes to the 9th Street facade of the Convention Center at the September Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting which will take place on Tuesday, September 18 at the Convention Center.
There is no cost to attend but an RSVP is requested per below. Please indicate if you heard of this meeting from Penn Quarter Living.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 8:30 amLocation
The Walter Washington Convention Center
South Building L Street entrance – Room 102AB is to the leftMetro: Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center exit at M Street
Walk through the Convention Center, cross L Street, enter the South BuildingAgenda
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am – 8:55 am
Brief Announcements: 9 am
Speaker begins after AnnouncementsSpeaker + Topic
William Leibner – Events DC Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Will Leibner’s presentation will show some of the dramatic changes planned for the Convention Center’s facade along 9th Street. These changes will allow for more commercial shops and casual dining venues long an enhanced, upgraded sidewalk. The improvements will complement the changes that have been taking place along 9th Street over the past several years and anticipate a more animated environment when the apple
store opens in the Carnegie Library.RSVP Details
RSVP via email by Noon on Friday, September 14 to:Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names of all those attending and their affiliations. If you are a neighborhood resident indicate ‘Self’ or you