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AfterHours at Hirshhorn Tonight
We’re never quite sure how word spreads about AfterHours at the Hirshhorn – we saw a click through ad on WaPo – but it is always a great evening out mixing modern art, socializing with the like minded, live performances outdoors and dancing. The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (Independence Ave between 7th and […]
Bruegger’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]