be bar reinvention?

From renewshaw.com: be bar Reinvention Imminent. I’ve never been to be bar on 9th St, but given its close proximity, I should.  How about a neighborhood happy hour there?  It’s supposed to very hip.  My dog Sage tried to enter on our walk the other day.  He was greeted by a very elaborate cross dresser. … More be bar reinvention?

New NOMA News

WashBiz Journal reports that DOJ recently upped its lease to occupy all 575,790 square feet in the the building, at 145 N St. NE. It is part of the 1.6 million square-foot mixed-use development that will include a Harris Teeter grocery store, a Hilton Garden Inn, a residential building and another office space.  Doesn’t say … More New NOMA News

Gage school redesign plans – dog park area?

There was a meeting yesterday that I just learned about for the community to discuss plans for the closed Gage-Eckington School in Ledroit Park.  Currently, Common Good City Farm, the community garden group, just relocated there.  And the city has apparently set its plans to demolish the building for the next few years (seems a … More Gage school redesign plans – dog park area?

Big Bear grows demo garden

Big Bear Cafe has raked up its old herb garden to grow veggies from scratch. They give a day by day photo account on their web site. Starting outdoors, 3/25/09, right before rain! I planted lettuces, radishes, beets, and swiss chard. We’ll see if anything pops up.

More Vacant Property

The big and long-empty dwelling (once a church) at 304 Q St. NW is finally for sale. We spent quite a while getting the city to get the owners to clean up the property, secure the building and otherwise prevent further deterioration. I’m glad it’s on offer and hope someone buys it for some worthwhile … More More Vacant Property