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Incident Last Night Around The Verizon Center (6th St NW)
There is a small discussion going on in the Chinatown Heartache post regarding a police response to some crime in the vicinity of the Verizon Center last night. I personally saw a police presence on 6th St NW at about 9pm, so I emailed Commander Groomes to ask what went on. here is her info: There was […]
PQ Arts: Dana Ellyn Open Studio This Saturday + Woolly Mammoth Contest
Penn Quarter artist, Dana Ellyn, will be having an open studio this Saturday from noon-6pm. When you’re walking by Mather Studios (916 G St NW), feel free to drop in, say hello, enjoy some snacks, and see lots of paintings! Just dial her up on the call box by last name. (Apt 304) To celebrate […]
Gallery Place Building Permit Update
There are two items of interest this time around. The following permits let us know that renovations are in full swing for two new Gallery Place restaurants: Vapiano and Chop’t. 07/27/07 730 7TH ST NW $60,000.00 CONVERSION OF EXISTING RETAIL SPACE TO RESTAURANT 9 USE CHANGE CHOP”T RESTAURANT 08/01/07 730 7TH ST NW 1X STORE […]
Newseum’s Opening Date Delayed Until Next Year
The WaPo has a story citing “delayed construction deadlines” as the reason for a 1st quarter 2008 opening of the Newseum. The Newseum was originally slated to open on Oct 15, 2007 at the corner of 6th and Penn Ave.