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Image courtesy of MPD’s news release
As many already know, DC is hosting the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit at the Convention Center just north of our neighborhood. Due to the many VIPs that are attending the April 12-13 summit, federal security personnel in conjunction with the MPD are rolling out an inauguration-style barricade around the convention center and surrounding streets.
Early this morning, we observed a handful of forklifts puttering around the Carnegie Library dropping off pieces of gates to form the barricade. As you can see from the image above (click it for a larger version), any PQer wishing to head north is going to need to make alternate plans. Also, expect traffic congestion in the neighborhood from Sunday (4/11) night through Tuesday (4/13) as all of those Marylanders commuting in on New York Ave will have to turn south on 6th St to get to H St to head further west.
If The Suit Fits…
Here at Penn Quarter Living it isn’t all penthouses, diamond rings, and bespoke suits. We also like saving money and getting discounts whenever we can. One money savings event in particular that we look forward to each year is the annual selling of the linen suits at H&M. Ok, that’s not really an official event; but we know that as the weather gets warmer in the spring H&M will offer up linen suits for a short period of time.
The linen suits are inexpensive (approximately $100 for pants & jacket), can last you several seasons, and they require no alterations for the average Joe. Best of all these linen suits can be steamed in the bathroom while you shower, thus removing all wrinkles (without harassing your wife to iron them out for you). Maybe we’ve watched Fitzcarraldo one too many times, but there is a special feeling you get from wearing a linen suit. Especially when you paid less for the suit than you did for your monthly supply of Starbucks coffee.
Capitol Hemp Opening At 519 H St NW On April 20th!
We just received word that DC’s Capitol Hemp store will be expanding from Adams Morgan into a 2nd location in Penn Quarter at 519 H St NW! Capitol Hemp offers unique clothing and accessories for women and men made from earth’s greatest natural fiber, industrial hemp.
519 H St NW is the newly renovated row house next door to the Chinatown Market corner store on the NE side of H street at 6th.
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Here’s what we were reading last week about neighborhood news in DC.
Downtown – Trover Cards & Gifts (1270 F St NW) a family bookstore and card shop chain closes. As far as we know this was the only dedicated greeting card style gift shop left downtown. [WaBizJo]
All Over DC – Mayor Fenty released his proposed 2011 budget. How do you close a $523 million gap in one swoop? Release a proposed 2011 budget with a slimmer government and other budget changers. [WaPo] & [DC Govt]
Capitol Hill – One neighborhood website plays an April Fool’s Day joke. Who knew that Snoop Dogg worked for the National Park Service? [The Hill Is Home]
The Mall/Smithsonian – April is jazz appreciation month at the vaunted institution. [Smithsonian]
Mount Vernon Triangle – Tomorrow at 1 pm is the dedication ceremony for Lift Off, the yellow outdoor sculpture right outside Busboys and Poets at 5th and K Streets NW. [The Triangle]
All Over DC – Stand up for Metro getting its fair share of annual regional payments to support its operation. [Fair Share For Metro]