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For Inaugural, Metro Will Close PQ Station
Penn Quarter will be ground-zero for events surrounding the Inaurguration. And with the city expecting millions of visitors, security is a big concern. On Friday, Metro released it’s Inauguration Day plan to get all the visitors to their destination safely and efficiently. And the plan contains one provision that will impact Penn Quarter residents who [...]
Renter Beware: If It’s Too Good to Be True
A few months ago, I left a great job with a local law firm to go back to work on Capitol Hill. And as you can imagine, this career move made my bank account a bit slimmer. Okay, it’s practically anorexic. Recently, I decided that I would move in order to save some money. But [...]
Beware Falling Luggage at Chinatown Metro Station
Yesterday, I was riding down the 7th and F Street Escalator a little before 7:00AM when I heard an odd sound. I looked behind me and saw it: a large black suitcase was barreling down the escalator bouncing wildly and moving very fast towards yours truly. Luckily, I was near the bottom and was able [...]
Follow Your Nose To Chef At Market
Most Thursdays, I leave work too late to enjoy the PQ Freshfarm Market. But yesterday, when I exited the Metro, I was overcome by an amazing smell. My nose became a heat seeking missile as I searched for the origin of the amazing aroma. In fact, I was so captivated that I was nearly hit [...]
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Gift Shop Relocates
As PQLiving suspected, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial gift shop and visitor’s center is moving to a retail space at 400 7th Street NW (previously Motophoto). According to the Memorial’s website, the new location should open this Thursday. The Memorial is also in the process of designing and building the National Law Enforcement Museum. [...]
Tips for Penn Quarter’s Taxi Riders
When Mayor Fenty announced the new metered cab system, most D.C. residents hailed the move. Many of us were sick of being cheated by unscrupulous cab drivers who used the confusing zone system to fleece customers. And it was a common belief that a meter system would ensure honesty. Well, not quite. I ride in [...]
DDOT to Examine Pedestrian Safety Near Verizon Center
Anyone who has walked past the Verizon Center on a busy Friday night knows that the area is not exactly pedestrian friendly. Now the District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) is taking notice and making the Penn Quarter area an important part of their “pedestrian safety strategy.” The Washington Post article detailing DDOT’s plans points out [...]
PQ Visitors Love Navy Memorial Fountain
For the last few weeks, the Navy Memorial fountain has been running at barely a trickle (probably due to the wind). But yesterday, the water spouts were once again running at full steam much to the delight of three juvenile mallards. *Since moving here from the Wild West three years ago, these are the closest [...]
Teaism Warns Customers About Pickpockets
This weekend, I had a craving for Teaism’s Turkey Apple Sausage. So, I braved the long line of tourists and locals to pick up a mid-afternoon breakfast. But when I got to the front of the line, I was a bit surprised to see a sign on the counter which warned female customers that thieves [...]
“Fun Street” Gets New Name
In the late 1990s, the District christened F Street NW between 6th and 7th “Fun Street”. But while local blog DCist may have loved Fun Street the re-branding never took off and the remaining street signs served as a reminder of marketing gone wrong. Undeterred by a little failure, the District has decided to try [...]
