RSS FeedBruegger’s Will Be Open On The Weekends!
While we can’t swear Bruegger’s will be open Friday, they’ve got hours on their door now showing 7 days a week from 6 am to 7 pm. What a treat, can’t wait to try them out.
On this day of perceived bad news, perhaps we can take this as reminder that we still live in the best neighborhood in the city!
Mayor Fenty Announces New Homeless Strategy
At a press conference yesterday, Mayor Fenty announced the city’s new “Housing First” strategy for dealing with the chronically homeless. While we at PQ Living don’t have a fully formed opinion on it yet, this writer does smell some sanity in the air as the closing of the Franklin School shelter by October 1, 2008 is part of the plan. Below are links that PQ Living readers can ponder to come to their own constructive conclusions.
Mayor Fenty Announces Policy Initiatives to End Chronic Homelessness – [DC Government]
400 of ‘Most Vulnerable’ Homeless to Get Apartments – [WaPo]
Central Union Mission Moves, Graham Celebrates – [DCist]
Staples Confirmed To Occupy Old Balducci’s Space :-(
Are you sitting down?
The first floor retail space at 425 7th St NW (1st floor of the Clara Barton/Lafayette building) is confirmed to become a Staples office supply store. On 3/28/08, the Historic Preservation Office approved signage for the new store.
We realize that Staples is the sacrificial lamb here because any other store (other than a grocery store) would receive the same response of shock/disbelief. There is a lot of emotional attachment to that space for PQ residents – a space that was designed to house our neighborhood grocery store.
Penn Quarter Freshfarm Market Opens Today! (Farmer’s Market)
It’s that time of the year! Penn Quarter’s Freshfarm market opens today from 3pm-7pm on 8th St NW (between D & E).
Many weeks feature a guest chef who will be on site cooking up something special for visitors to snack on. This week, chef Rob Weland of Poste restaurant will host a demo at 5 pm.
For those who are new to the market, these are the items are typically available: seasonal vegetables and fruits, cheese (mozzarella, ricotta), butter, yogurt, baked goods (breads, cookies, tarts), seasonal soups, orchids, hydroponic lettuces and herbs, pasture-raised meats and eggs; gelato, pasta sauce, fresh mushrooms, cut flowers and plants.