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Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood
Heard In The ‘Hood will be on vacation for the next two weeks to return January 5, 2009.
Inauguration ’09: On Your Mark…
DC Government Puts Up Inauguration Website The DC Government now has an Inauguration Day 2009 website running so that you can stay up on the latest information about the planning surrounding President-Elect Obama’s January 20 inauguration. The site has one page devoted to old inauguration photos, two of which are of floats asking for voting rights [...]
Balducci’s Really, Really NOT Coming To PQ, Really!
Thanks to PQL reader, Rend, for sending us a link to this Washington City Paper article regarding discussions with Balducci’s coming to Penn Quarter. The news is all but official. Despite efforts by the City and Douglas Development to make a lease attractive to Balducci’s, the grocer will not be moving into the space on 7th [...]
Photo Of The Week: It’s A Race!
This photo was taken by flickr user spectreman. See his flickr page for a larger size image! The bike race pictured is from the Capital Criterium held this September.
Downtown DC Survey Reminder
This is a short reminder that the 2nd Annual Downtown Neighborhood Survey period ends in one week on December 26. This survey is a joint effort among the Downtown Business Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA), The Downtowner newspaper, the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association and the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) with the intent of getting a better grip [...]
PQ Weekend Guide
Ongoing: Penn Quarter Holiday Market! Noon-8pm daily. 8th & F St NW Sculpture Garden Ice Skating Rink – Now open! Monday-Thursday, 10am – 9pm Friday-Saturday, 10am – 11pm Sunday, 11am – 9pm 7th & Constitution Ave NW Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market – Last one of the year! Thursday, December 18, 3pm – 7pm 8th & [...]
Does The Devil Also Carry Prada?
It appears that tough times are hitting even the luxury bag market. We spotted this sign on a Metro Center kiosk advertising Prada bags for just $5. How many of you will be picking one of these up for the fashionista in your life as the perfect stocking stuffer? The last time we wrote about a sidewalk [...]
Tangysweet & Red Velvet Opening This Thursday! (Soft Opening Today?) *Updated*
Thanks to PQL reader, Cheryl, for sending in a tip that Tangysweet & Red Velvet are opening this Thursday, Dec 18th! The store is located on the northeast corner of 7th & E St NW (675 E St NW). It will feature a full juice bar and hours will be according to foot traffic (probably [...]
Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood
Mount Vernon Triangle – The big ground floor bay in the office building at 455 Massachusetts Ave NW should be getting a Little Buddha sushi restaurant. A little slice of Vegas comes to the ‘hood. We like this news…a lot…as it will get pedestrians going on that side of Mass Ave. Mmm…spicy tuna rolls! [The [...]
Howto: Getting Free Food (Almost)
With the economy slowing down, we can all use a little pick me up involving some green. This Howto: won’t save you thousands of bucks but you might get a Jackson’s ($20) worth over a month’s time. Today we’re talking about those frequent (insert your favorite food chain or beverage spot here) eater cards. We started [...]
