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DDOT to Examine Pedestrian Safety Near Verizon Center
Anyone who has walked past the Verizon Center on a busy Friday night knows that the area is not exactly pedestrian friendly. Now the District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) is taking notice and making the Penn Quarter area an important part of their “pedestrian safety strategy.” The Washington Post article detailing DDOT’s plans points out […]
The Future Of Downtown’s Homeless
Believe it or not, the above photo is not staged. It was someone’s G Street “cardboard condo” for about three weeks last year downtown. Walking home last night, this writer saw a “blue plastic palace” in this same location (we bet the condo fees are low!). Having temporary structures like this pop up and stay […]
PQNA Breakfast Meeting This Wednesday (Reception Next Week)
Breakfast Meeting (May 21st) Please join us on May 21 for our next Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting at The Caucus Room, located at the NE corner of D and 9th streets, NW. The Caucus Room will serve a continental breakfast between 8:30 and 9:00. Announcements will begin at 9:00 and will be followed […]
Platinum Night Club Reopens Sans Alcohol (915 F St NW)
Platinum night club has been closed since March in response to several violations over the years in addition to a recent shooting related to the club. We recently received word through the PQNA mailing list that Platinum night club (915 F St NW) has reopened, sans alcohol. Here is the message from the ABRA director: […]