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Chinatown And Developers, So Happy Together
The WaBizJo has an article which contains an interview of the current head of the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs. The gist of the story is that OAPIA wants to create economic incentives for Chinese stores and restaurants that want to open up in Chinatown (boundaries are not mentioned). This Chinatown Cultural Development […]
Chop’t Creative Salad Opening Next Week – Confirmed!
Thanks to Jon and Dana for writing in and lettings us know that Chop’t Creative Salad Company (730 7th St NW) is training employees this week and will open next week, according to the manager! DC Chop’t prices are lower than in the NYC stores. Some items are $1 cheaper and others are about 10 cents […]
7th Street Resurfacing Next Week (Between G & H St NW)
DDOT, by way of the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association mailing list, has this following announcement: Resurfacing of 7th Street, NW between G and H streets A DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) Announcement November 5 – 12, weather permitting 7:00pm – 5:00am The contractor is being instructed to work with adjacent residents and businesses to maintain […]
Scandal: Washington Convention Center Gets Renamed To Washington Convention Center
The WaBizJo has an article on how the Washington Convention Center is being renamed to honor DC’s first mayor, Walter E. Washington. So, yeah, it’s still called the Washington Convention Center. That was easy! Though, Penn Quarter residents are no strangers to excessive naming of public spaces. For example, we have the two Metro stations: […]