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Here’s what we were reading recently about neighborhood news in DC. Have something to add? Leave it in the comments!
Ed. Note (2/1): The ANC2C meeting (as opposed to the full ANC) is this evening at 6:30 pm, per Urbaniste’s comments (thanks!)
Penn Quarter – The Verizon Center signage bill is back but the proposal has been modified. There is a special ANC6 public space hearing being held on the proposed bill at Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St NW, tonight at 7 pm. This is where the DNA normally holds its public meetings. The Transportation and Public Space Committee will hear from the Verizon Center about changes to the proposed bill, and citizens will be given a chance to ask questions. At the hearing, the committee will vote to support or oppose this bill, and make its recommendation to the full ANC. At its next meeting on February 8, the ANC will vote whether to accept the committee’s recommendation, and in turn report its support or opposition to the City Council. [DC Downtown Neighborhood Association] & [Mock up of revised signage proposal (PDF)]
Mount Vernon Triangle – District Crossfit will be hosting the Mid-Atlantic Open. [The Triangle]
Downtown – The K Street Fuel Pizza opens and if you want hot wings, they got ’em. Here’s a Young and Hungry review. [Washington CityPaper]
Penn Quarter – Want to know more about the best way to get a table at Rasika? This interview with their General Manager might help. [Eater – DC]
Chinese New Year Parade Roundup *video*
We don’t think we’ve seen as many people at Washington DC’s Chinese Lunar New Year parade as we did yesterday, but we were disappointed that the local network TV news outlets filed no video stories that we could find. In addition to VOA’s piece above, the Washington Post and the Washington Times filed stories along with this Chinese outlet. Perhaps this is a commentary on what carries the news of the day or perhaps it’s a commentary on our Chinatown. Regardless, it was a nice day to be out and about enjoying the Year of the Dragon!
Plans And Timeline For Old YWCA Building (9th & G St NW)
Photo courtesy of Rockpoint Group website
DCMud broke the news that the YWCA building at the southwest corner of 9th & G St NW will be demolished sometime around June 2012. In its place, a 112,000 square foot LEED-GOLD certified building will be built. It is uncertain how the planned construction will affect the residents of the 50-unit Mather Studios condominium which is adjacent to the future construction site. Also, adjacent to the future construction site is the only alley entrance for most buildings on the same block.
The project will bring an updated design to the corner of 9th & G St NW in the way of a mostly glass facade and 9 foot ceilings for floors 2-7 and 10 foot ceilings for the 2 penthouse levels.
Year of the Dragon
Monday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. Following are a few ways you can celebrate the Year of the Dragon – considered to be the luckiest year in the zodiac.
Sunday, January 29 @ 2 pm
6th and I Sts. NW and throughout Chinatown
The Source (575 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)
Wolfgang Puck will be on-site for a special Feb. 3 dinner, which is five courses for $125 per person ($175 with wine pairings). The Year of the Dragon menu will also be available daily beginning on Jan. 23.
Ping Pong Dim Sum (900 Seventh St., NW)
A “Green Dragon Party Brunch” on Jan. 29th and Feb. 5th — wear something green and get 15 percent off your entire bill
“Lady Dragon Night” on Jan. 24 and Jan. 31 — ladies get a free glass of Champagne
“Red Dragon Party” on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. — from 10 p.m. until midnight, those dressed in red get a complimentary martini from the Ping Pong After Dark menu
Asia Nine (915 E St., NW)
Four-course feast for $35