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DCRA’s latest permit report shows that 615-617 I St NW was approved for razing as of 2/15/07. Undoubtedly, this is related to Gould’s 600 Massachusetts project which will be built next to NPR‘s headquarters.
WaPo On VZ Center Upgrades
WaPo’s Marc Fisher weighs in on the $50M Pollin is requesting for the VZ Center upgrades.
Ed Note: Another WaPo article describing the specific improvements requested by Pollin is here.
Update: VIP Convoy Required Heli Cover
Turns out that the heli cover was to monitor a VIP convoy heading from Constitution Ave up 6th Street. We were there to capture the action.
Afternoon Alert: Helicopter Circling PQ
As of 5:30 pm, what looks to be an MPD helicopter has been circling the Penn Quarter for over 1/2 hour. If anyone has any reports, please send them in. Earlier in the afternoon at 4:30 pm quite a few sirens could be heard in the area.