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Neighborhood Building Permit Updates
We have a large update since we haven’t done this in the past week or two. Nothing unexpected in here – another office building gets started (251 H St NW), Bedrock Billiards (714 7th St NW) begins construction, and the Cirque du Soleil is approved to occupy the old convention center parking lot. 09/12/06251 H […]
Neighboring Union Station Area To Gain New Residents
Cheryl sends us word of a Washington Business Journal article that notes: Local developer Akridge on Thursday obtained the air rights over the train tracks behind Union Station to build a 15-acre mixed-use complex, to be called Burnham Place at Union Station. (Note: Akridge built the Gallery Place complex) Akridge plans to build offices, a […]
Jazz On The Mall Today!
Cheryl writes in to let us know that there is Jazz on the Mall from 12:00-8:00pm (at the Washington Monument Grounds, Sylvan Amphitheatre, National Mall at 15th Street). It’s part of the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival. Details: Wayne Shorter Quartet, Featuring Brian Blade, John Patitucci, Danilo Perez; Wallace Roney Sextet; The Dirty Dozen Brass Band; […]
Day Of Free Walking Tours – Reminder
Just a reminder that the free day of walking tours is today. Lots of tours start at 10:30am. But, there are plenty of tours that begin this afternoon. Enjoy!