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Matchbox And Hardware Store News
Two WaPo articles explain it all:
Matchbox’s expansion will be completed on September 15.
The same people who brought us Logan Hardware will be opening a store in a building “North of Chinatown.” Expected opening is in 2008, so we think it will be in the CityVista development. Also, before anyone else complains about the [...]
Building Permit Updates: PS7’s Signage and 455 Mass Ave
We have these following approved building permits for you today:
Home repairs water damaged walls
08/14/06911 F ST NWREMOVE AND REPLACE SHEET ROCK. WATER DAMAGED WALLS.DOUGLAS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
PS7’s restaurant gets new signs (Anticipated opening in Sept. 2006)
08/18/06777 I ST NWREPLACE SIGNPS7s
455 Mass Ave NW (pdf) office building (pictured above) gets the go-ahead from a third party [...]
Coyote Ugly Begins Transformation, BodySmith & E Street Info
Coyote UglyWalking by Coyote Ugly (717 6th St NW) a couple of days ago, we noticed that the neon sign and other window ornaments were missing from the building. We’ll post a pic in the next 24 hours. As far as we know, the theme of the new bar is still up in [...]
E Street, NW Road Work Scheduled
DDOT recently sent out this traffic alert:
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to mill and overlay E Street, NW from 3rd Street to 6th Street and 10th Street to 13th Street beginning Saturday, August 26th through Tuesday, September 5th, weather permitting. Through traffic will be maintained at all times, minor traffic delays are [...]
Another Store Concept That Could Work On 7th Street
Scenic Artisan pointed us to a short post by Urban Places and Spaces that points out another brand concept appropriate for the vacant grocery store space on 7th Street. Sunflower Markets is part of the SuperValu conglomerate based out of Minnesota and runs stores at less than 15,000 square feet per store. Unfortunately, most of [...]
East End Events In Your Inbox
GP Living reported on the Penn Quarter’s very own version of La Tomatina but how could you have learned about it in advance?
The Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) offers a regular e-mail newsletter that brings events and news straight to your inbox. The most recent issue mentions everything East End from Mariah Carey’s (with Sean [...]
Fitness Center Activity in Gallery Place/Penn Quarter!
We can’t begin to explain how nice the Verizon center building looked at night standing on the corner of 7th and F St NW. VIDA Fitness opened up and three floors of the building were lit up with activity. Bang Salon was busy “doing heads,” too (obligatory Blowout reference). Read the comments [...]
Water Balloon Fight Today At Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market!
Today, at the Penn Quarter Famer’s Market (at 8th St between D & E St NW), Jaleo will be hosting their water balloon version of La Tomatina from 7pm – 7:30. Participation in La Tomatina will cost $10 per person, and includes a tee-shirt and water balloons (the fee benefits the market).
La Tomatina!!La Tomatina is [...]
VIDA Fitness Opens Today!
VIDA Fitness (corner of 7th and F St NW) opens today – anyone have any first impressions?
Also with the fitness center opening, residents get a new Bang salon just steps from our homes.
Northwest One: Planned Development To Our Northeast
It doesn’t get a whole lot of press, but the District has some plans moving forward to redevelop a certain area northeast of Gallery Place/Penn Quarter and east of Mount Vernon Triangle. Many may know that it is the site of deeply subsidized gov’t housing and is currently a crime focus area for the Police [...]