Archive for November, 2008
DNA Meeting Tomorrow Night
The monthly Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) meeting takes place at the the Calvary Baptist Church (use the entrance at 733 8th Street, NW) tomorrow night at 6:30 pm with refreshments and an update from the MPD (Public Safety Area 101 West) on 7th Street and other public safety concerns. There is no DNA meeting in […]
US Navy Memorial To Observe Veterans Day
Tomorrow, the U.S. Navy Memorial will observe Veterans Day with a great program starting at 1 pm. For those of us who remember our elders telling us about their experiences during World War II, the second part of the program should be particularly enjoyable.
Cribs XII: The Inaugural Edition *updated*
Ed. Note: We added the answer to our trivia question to the end of this story. Every four years in January, Washington DC hosts the inauguration ceremony for the recently elected U.S. President and the city experiences a celebration. Inaugural parties, balls and functions all commemorate the new residents (new in the case of a […]
Commerce Bank Sees Green As TD Bank
Back in March of 2008 Toronto Dominion Bank acquired Commerce Bankcorp (which has a branch on 7th & I NW). Commerce is well known to many for the Regis & Kelly commercials, or their weekend hours, or perhaps the fact that your dog can bank with you. Although they’ve been operating in the PQ since […]