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Archive for September, 2009

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Ford’s Theatre Opens New Gift Shop

Posted by Columbo
September 30, 2009

Walking down 10th Street yesterday we noticed a new retail store between the Peterson House (the house where Lincoln died) and the Lincoln House Restaurant (the new Waffle Shop).  We’re saying new retail, but really the location had always been a souvenir shop; only now there is a sign on the door which reads “Ford’s [...]


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DC Link Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood

Posted by pqresident
September 28, 2009

Here’s what we were reading last week about neighborhood news in DC. Follow PQ Living via Facebook here and Twitter here. Columbia Heights - An amusing take on how a Columbia Heights CVS markets Snuggies in-store. [New Columbia Heights] Anacostia - The new Anacostia Public Library is making construction progress. [And Now, Anacostia] Ward 1 - Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham [...]


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Sunday Reading: All About The Gold Leaf Studio Building (443 Eye St NW)

Posted by pqresident
September 27, 2009

Wonder what is in that building on Eye Street next to the empty lot at 5th Street with Gold Leaf Studio painted above one of the garage entrances? We’ve heard about Durkl, the streetwear clothing company located inside Gold Leaf (as we’ll call it) that makes fashion forward tops, bottoms, tees, hats and shades. Gold Leaf [...]


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Chinatown Gateway Arch Night Action

Posted by pqresident
September 25, 2009

The Chinatown Gateway Arch on H Street at 7th Street NW was recently restored and unveiled. PQ Living reader Si captured this action shot on a Friday night and sent it in noting the rope light trim on the upper roofs. How does the Arch look now?


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Of Sidewalks and Segways

Posted by Columbo
September 23, 2009

The Washington Examiner ran a story today by Michael Neibauer noting that disabled persons may now ride their segways on city sidewalks inside the Central Business District.  We agree with the DC Counsel on that and we’re glad they made the change.  What was striking to us about this article was the fact that segways [...]


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Ashton Judiciary Square Turns On The Lights

Posted by pqresident
September 22, 2009

In this period of commercial construction financing interrupted, the opening of a brand new residential apartment building in our neighborhood is a welcome sight. In this case, we’re talking about the Ashton Judiciary Square apartment building at 750 3rd Street, NW which is now open for leasing and has its initial batch of tenants moved [...]


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DC Link Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood

Posted by pqresident
September 21, 2009

Here’s what we were reading last week about neighborhood news in DC. Follow PQ Living via Facebook here and Twitter here. Downtown – A neighborhood meeting on a multi-use Mount Vernon Square space to be discussed on October 1 and a public art project to be installed in the Chinatown-Gallery Place metro south exit described. [Downtown Neighborhood [...]


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Wayback: Sporty On G Street NW

Posted by pqresident
September 19, 2009

We haven’t put up a Wayback story in a while but our favorite old photo site, Shorpy, never disappoints and this gem from 1920 taken in the 1200 block of G Street, NW shows off some interesting elements of the time. All the shops are retail with a frame shop, a tailor (Geraci) and a [...]


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Heart of DC Picnic Tomorrow

Posted by pqresident
September 18, 2009

Tomorrow’s picnic is the coming together of the downtown DC neighborhoods to celebrate. Meet the neighbors and enjoy good food and good times - the temps will be in the mid-70s and mainly sunny! There will be a dog show too – this link has more information and registration options for the dog show. Heart of DC Picnic [...]


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Ping Pong Dim Sum Coming In Fall 2009 *pics*

Posted by gpliving
September 17, 2009

Thanks to Sharon for the tip that Ping Pong Dim Sum restaurant has put decorative window coverings on its soon-to-be-opened restaurant at 900 7th St NW (7th & I St).


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