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Inauguration 2009 Coverage
Penn Quarter Living will be covering the weekend’s inaugural events but we also want to promote the spirit of “Yes, we can!” As the bus ad proclaims, that means that “Yes, you can” too. Neighbors and readers can send in photos and anecdotes of the weekend’s events to pqliving [at] gmail [dot] com and we’ll do […]
Inauguration 2009: Port-A-Johns Stand Ready
We’re not sure if this really qualifies as a photo of the week but it is evident that this segment of 9th Street NW near the Mall is” facility ready.” WaPo lets you in on the details required to install and maintain the estimated 7,000 portable toilets for the inauguration. If 1.5 million people show up, […]
Inauguration 2009: Homes With A View, Zenith Exhibit & More
Homes With A View Staking out a prime inaugural parade viewing spot might be a real challenge. The magnetometers open at 7 am, some are warning of 2 hour wait times to be screened, the highs look to be just above freezing, and attendance should top 1 million for the day’s events. Once the parade […]
Inauguration 2009: 8 Days To Go
Inauguration Information Favorites Everyone’s getting in on the inauguration information act…here are the links we’ve found most useful. Feel free to share yours in the comments: Overviews Downtown Inauguration Update Newsletter [Downtown BID] Detailed Inauguration Traffic, Parking, and Pedestrian Information [the Other 35 Percent] 2009 Presidential Inauguration [DC Government] Inauguration Central [WaPo] Transportation Parking Areas, […]