Archive for July, 2006
It’s Official: Balducci’s Is Reconsidering Penn Quarter Plans
This story is a little too hot to wait until tomorrow, so here is an evening update from GPLiving. The Washington Business Journal reports that Balducci’s may revive plans for Penn Quarter store (7th St NW between D and E streets). GPLiving just wants to say “hi” to Erin Killian at the Business Journal for […]
Mysterious Artwork & Reynolds Center (Smithsonian American Art & Portrait Gallery) Sets Record: 18,744 Visitors
According to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s blog, the July 1st attendance set a record for opening day attendance at a Smithsonian museum with 18,744 visitors! Congrats! Free ice cream and Target giveaways: Conservation area of the Reynolds Center: Also, the 2nd booth in the G Street alley at the Gallery Place complex was open: […]
Two More Chinatown Buildings Up For Sale
It is no secret that Chinatown’s Chinese flavor is becoming more mainstream and commercial. Every month, distinctively Chinese establishments become Suntrust Banks and temporary headquarters for mayoral candidates. One week ago, we learned that China Doll was sold to a developer. The most reasonable explanation for this transformation is that the original Chinese owners are […]
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