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Ford’s Theatre To Reopen Feb 2009
After 18 months of downtime, construction fences, banging and hammering, Ford’s Theatre (511 10th St, NW) is set to host its reopening celebration starting February 11, 2009. We’re very eager to check out the newly installed seats! A few highlights of that first week follow: Feb 11 – Grand reopening celebration – George Lucas to […]
Downtown Survey Now Online
It’s back! The Downtown Neighborhood Survey which we mentioned when it was first launched one year ago is now available in its second year online at the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) website. Geared towards querying those who live and/or work in the downtown DC area, survey results will allow downtown organizations to continue building […]
Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood
Downtown – The Borderstanians (between Dupont and Logan) point out an article on NatGeo’s blog comparing all ten (!) inexpensive bus services between Washington DC and New York City. [Borderstan] Columbia Heights – Cowboys spotted riding horses on 14th Street. Really. Cowboys…on horses…with hats. [New Columbia Heights] Southwest – Our friends across the Mall remind […]
Hooters Goes Wireless
Nothing serious or hard hitting this afternoon morning…in fact, quite the opposite. We’re just a bit puzzled by the new marketing strategy from Hooters corporate in Atlanta where you get free Wi-Fi with your food. We can see it now…the top five advertising slogans for Hooters’ (825 7th St NW) free Wi-Fi… 5) Come for […]