Archive for April, 2007
Used Book/CD Sale At IBEW (900 7th St NW) On April 13th
Tra wrote in to let us know that a used book/cd sale will be hosted on the 1st floor of the IBEW building (900 7th St NW). Tra also notes that all proceeds will benefit the D.C. Public Schools and most of the used books and cd’s will be priced between $1 and $4 – […]
DC Taxi Fare Calculator
Anon just left a comment on the last post regarding a new (?) taxi fare calculator. Pretty cool – thanks Anon!
The Sidewalk Cafe That You’ll Never Know (720 I St NW)
This weeks Historic Preservation Review Board approved permit list had one interesting item: 4/5/07720 I St NWDowntownPublic SpaceSidewalk cafĂ© 720 I St NW is the location of the New World Cafe. You may not really know of the cafe because it’s only open on weekdays and Saturdays 6:30am-1:30pm (i.e. for the office crowd). It’s nice […]
Old Convention Center Site Update From Hines (March ’08 Start & Public Meeting)
In mid-March, we emailed Hines (developer of the old convention site) asking about the mysterious trailers that appeared at the old convention center site in hopes that redevelopment was about to begin. We received a response from Hines stating that construction will begin in the Fall of 2008. So much for Fenty’s 100 days plan! […]