I just uploaded a set of photos of my neighborhood branch of the D.C. Public Library. The library has been closed since 2004 and no plan exists for its re-construction. It was closed with two other neighborhood plans and slated for demolition and re-construction, but the D.C. Board of Public Library Trustees canceled the construction […]
915 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Ever since I moved in basically across the street from this property, I have wondered about it. The high, barred windows and tightly boarded windows and doors give it an institutional and vaguely hostile feel. A little internet snooping turned up little information on the property. DC city government’s online property sale database (which includes […]
National Park Service In the Neighborhood
Ok, so I am really excited about this. As of today, the Carter G. Woodson House, located just feet from where I live in Shaw, is now owned by the National Park Service. The NPS plans to renovate the home and several adjacent homes (seen to the right) to build a visitors center and open […]
Vegetate’s Liquor License
A local independent vegetarian restaurant in my neighborhood, Vegetate, has been having a hard time getting their liquor license approved due to the protests of a nearby church. They recently sent out a message outlining the situation, encouraging members of the public to contact DC Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans at jackevans (at) dccouncil.us and […]
Queen of Sheba Grand Opening Tonight
From Shaw Main Streets listserv: Queen of Sheba Restaurant, offering Ethiopian and American food, will hold a grand opening event on Saturday, February 18, 2006, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM. Full bar service will be available, thanks to a special event ABC permit. Live music will be offered during evening hours, with vocals by […]
‘Queen of Sheba’ Tasty, Cheap
Hopefully my mini-review of a new restaurant in my neighborhood, Queen of Sheba, will appear on DCist sometime tomorrow. I’ll give you a hint: it’s good. Here’s some pictures of the restaurant, located at 1503 9th Street, NW. (At P) Update: Here’s the review on DCist
Bulletproof Glass and Shaw Development
I recently stumbled across this NPR story about bulletproof glass (Via Frozen Tropics) in two liquor stores in my neighborhood – Modern Liquors just down the street at 9th and M, and Best-In Liquor which has re-invented themselves with an expanded wine selection and no glass thanks to the booming development on their stretch of […]