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Spotted: Brainfood Urban Garden
While walking in the neighborhood the other day, I noticed a thriving urban garden. A little sign nearby said Brainfood Innovation Center. Not knowing anything about Brainfood, I looked it up. According to Brainfood’s web site, the organization is a non-profit youth development organization originally founded in 1999 that uses “food as a tool to [...]
Department Of Skate Store Replaces Capitol Hemp (519 H St NW)
A new store, Department of Skate, is now open in Chinatown at 519 H St NW replacing the former Capitol Hemp store that did business there previously. Department of Skate offers roller derby gear, supplies, and services to the roller skating community especially those inclined to skate on quads. Hours are shown in the photo [...]
Does PQ Love Crepes?
Several weeks ago (we really should have posted sooner) we were picking up wine at the Local Vine Cellar and talking to the owner when he asked if we had tried the new crepe place that had taken over the U-Scream Ice Cream shop next door. It was news to us and we love crepes, [...]
Capitol Crossing Development Presenting At Next PQNA Meeting (Tue, Feb 26)
The Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association e-mailed us to let us know about their next meeting next Tuesday. As always, the meeting promises an update on an interesting topic with the VP of Development for Property Group Partners presenting on Capitol Crossing, the mixed-use development that will reconnect F and G Streets NW across I-395 at [...]
Women in Leadership
Daikaya’s amazing facade captured on my way to Sixth & I last night Last night, I attended a talk at Sixth & I (600 I St., NW) and was reminded once again about the great programming they provide. There are two talks coming up in the next month that I am particularly interested in hearing because [...]
Downtown Neighborhood Association Meeting Tomorrow Night
We received an e-mail from the Downtown Neighborhood Association announcing their monthly meeting tomorrow at 6:30 pm at the Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th Street NW. Notably, representatives from Walgreens and Douglas Development will be presenting: As you know, we postponed the DNA meeting scheduled for Feb. 12, but have our speakers lined up for [...]
