RSS FeedExaminer Says: Penn Quarter is DC’s Place To Be
The Washington Examiner had a nice story yesterday about Penn Quarter that features quotes from some of our neighbors. Enjoy!
PQ’s ESPN Zone To Close On June 16 (555 12th St NW)
Thanks to Kevin for sending in a tip that PQ’s ESPN Zone (555 12th St NW) will be closing due to challenging market conditions. As reported by the AP and WaBizJo, Walt Disney will be closing all ESPN Zones, except for the LA and Anaheim locations, on June 16.
PQ Is In The Clear
Many of us were disappointed to learn that downtown residents can expect Verizon FIOS internet & tv no earlier than 6 years from now.
But, another option for high speed internet has been announced this week. Clearwire has begun to offer WiMAX (4G) wireless internet to DC area homes. And according to their coverage map, the Penn Quarter is mostly placed within the Clear zone (southern parts of PQ will be in the zone soon).
Home plans start at $30/month with mobile plans starting at $40/month. Those price points are very competitive with DSL and cable offerings, especially considering that the mobile plan may supersede WiFi.
Natalee Holloway Resource Center (NHRC) Launches Today In PQ
With the most impeccable timing, the National Crime and Punishment Museum (575 7th St NW) will be opening the Natalee Holloway Resource Center (NHRC) today. While the addition to the cold case exhibit has been in the works for some time, we can’t help but note the irony of finding the prime suspect in Holloway’s disappearance in the news on the very day of the NHRC opening.
Beth Holloway will launch the resource center with a press conference at 11am. She will only be discussing the resource center and partnership with the National Crime & Punishment Museum and will not be commenting on Joran van der Sloot’s recent capture.
From the NHRC Help The Missing site:
The NHRC focuses educational programs, including a traveling safe program, crime prevention and encourages careers in the fields of forensic science and law enforcement.
The NHRC also provides families of missing persons with an action plan, missing poster templates, contacts, resources, and handles press releases and media reach.