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Amplified Noise Legislation Update (Bad News) *Updated*
The Quest for Quiet blog couldn’t have said it better: Gutted Noise Bill Passed Council. Basically, the legislation allows for sound up to 80 decibels when measured from inside the home – in residential-zoned areas. So, not only is [mostly commercially-zoned] Penn Quarter excluded from this legislation, but the sound is measured from inside of […]
Amplified Noise Legislation For Downtown Residents
On Tuesday, June 3rd, the DC Council will vote on the Noise Control Protection Amendment Act of 2008 (Bill 17-177). This is the Act that would put a limit on amplified non-commercial speech (there is no limit right now). It’s important to note that unamplified speech is not affected by this legislation. Residents need to […]
Jaleo’s Liquor License Suspended – ABRA Tells Us Why
There was a short discussion a couple of days ago regarding a yellow liquor license suspension notice posted on Jaleo‘s window (480 7th St NW). So, we asked DC’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) why the license was suspended and received this response: Jaleo is serving a suspension from May 26-29, 2008 for a sale […]
Shakespeare Theater Takes Hamlet To The Park (Free!)
Our PQ neighbor, The Shakespeare Theatre Company, just began its annual Free For All production. This year, they are showing Michael Kahn’s production of “Hamlet” at Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park. The free production runs under the stars from May 22-June 1, at 7:30 p.m. nightly (no performance Mondays). We saw this show […]