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Trump’s DC Hotel Will Open In September (1100 Penn Ave NW)
We were fortunate to have a tour of the much buzzed about, in progress Trump Hotel (1100 Penn. Ave NW). Scheduled to open in mid-September, the property is going to be an exceptional example of how to develop historic buildings into a modern, luxury destination. Room reservations are available starting September 12, 2016 with the […]
National Police Week 2016 Events Start In Earnest Tonight
National Police Week begins tonight with the candlelight vigil taking place on the National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets NW. Local denizens are likely to see police walking the neighborhood with black striped shields in remembrance of fallen officers. If you haven’t been to the vigil, it is free and open to all. It […]
Art on Foot: She Who Must Be Obeyed
We love exploring the neighborhood and cataloging the various public art pieces that engage us and enhance the pedestrian experience. “She Who Must Be Obeyed” is by the sculptor Tony Smith and was commissioned by the GSA under the Art in Architecture Program in 1974. It’s on D Street, NW between 3rd and 4th Streets. […]
Penn Quarter N’hood Ass’n Breakfast – Wed, May 11 (Topic: FBI Building Site Redevelopment)
By e-mail we were notified of the May Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting. It will be on Wednesday, May 11 at Asia Nine (915 E St NW). This meeting will be on the potential for redeveloping the FBI building site on Pennsylvania Ave NW. The NCPC held a public meeting on April 26 offering the […]