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I wrote about Pan Lourdes opening up on 14th Street north of Park a few weeks ago. I just noticed that they’ve been doing a bit of work inside and got a sweet new sign. Coincidentally, a reader just emailed the following:

“I saw a week or two ago a post about the new El Salvadorian bakery, Pan Lourdes, on 14th. Several people commented that they wished that it would have more than just sweet bread. I went back in today after a week or two without stopping by and noticed that they now have regular homemade loaves. I picked up 3 (3 for $1) and they were very fresh and delicious.”

Right on.

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It is located at 801 K Street, in Penn Quarter/Chinatown. A bit random but I dig it. You guys?

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“Stinky – Big Head, Small Body, Squinty Eyes”. I bet he has a hell of a personality. For reals.

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That the guy is so out of proportion. It looks like the guy has a shrunken head. I’m just saying, I think it takes away from the message is all…

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This cool stand alone in Adams Morgan has a bit of a New Orleans flavor to me.

I thought this was a bit odd and also very cool. It is randomly on the side of rowhome by the park at 11th and Monroe. Apparently it is of a trolley from 1890. A bit random, yeah? Anyone know if there was a trolley line on 11th Street back in the day?

I have a weakness for kung fu signs. But I’m really curious about “Lion Dance” is… This was taken on U Street between 15th and 14th.

I think these rowhomes are coming along nicely. What do you think – do they fit in with the block?

And remember we were talking about those “v” things that were going in up top? Here’s what they look like now?

The one above from Quigley Brown cracked me up.

Below is a great sunrise shot from jehylton.

Below is a super cool shot from julia.m.

There are so many good entries. Sadly, I can’t take anymore entries. Winner announced Friday. So help me out with the one you like best. And don’t forget you can always join the PoPville Photo pool on flickr and contribute photos of the beautiful life. More after the jump. (more…)

This home is located at 3573 Warder Street, NW:

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The flier says:

“PARK VIEW CONDOMINUMS!. .Luxurious 2-Level Loft-Style Condominium Residences w/ gated PARKING INCLUDED! Large (1175-1420 SF) units w/ balc, granite, cherry kit. cabs, SS Appl. , Brazilian wood flooring, video-monitored secure entry & ADT system, Jacuzzi baths, recessed lighting, flat-screen ready, walk to METRO! (2/2 & 2/2/1 floor plans available! Eight units offered from $369K – $423K”

More info and photos on the 2 bed/2.5 bath can be found here. More infor and photos on the 2 bed/2 bath can be found here.

A reader writes:

“I received this glossy postcard (like the kind strip clubs scatter about) trumpeting the virtues of this house. I remember some time back you featured it while it was under construction; your readers proceeded to flay it. Now it’s been gussied up, repackaged as “green”…You might want to revisit.”

Revisit I shall! So the 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $423,000 and the 2 bed/2 bath is going for $369,000. Do you think either are a good deal? And of course what do you think about the units and building itself?

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I’ll open this thread every Monday and Friday. So anything good happen to you this weekend?

Thanks to Rachel from the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, University of the District of Columbia for sending the info.

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Press Release: U.S. Mint
http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&id=980 

I think it looks awesome.  I’m super glad they chose Duke!  What do you think?

So from time to time when I write about Meridian Hill Park people get a bit upset because they believe the true name is Malcolm X park. But I just noticed walking by the other day that it has Meridian Hill etched into the stone on the border of the park. So is that a recent addition? When did the name change occur? Anyone believe one name is more appropriate than another?

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We judged the best burgers in town. Now, a reader would like to know where we can find the best crab cakes. I’ve never had one at The Heights but I hear they’re pretty good. A friend of mine is a huge devotee of the crab cakes found at Eastern Market. So where’s the best one you’ve had?

Fire Engine at Watergate, originally uploaded by Vicki’s Pics.

I couldn’t find a photo of Engine Co. 6 but props to them! From a reader:

“I just wanted to give the firefighters of DC Engine Company 6 a much-needed shout out. My carbon monoxide detector started going off this morning, and my roommate and I called 311 after going outside. We were immediately and professionally transferred to 911, who sent a truck within 5 or 10 minutes. The firefighters were super-friendly and polite, and even got along great with the landlord’s two dogs. They had to call in another unit with a carbon monoxide detector, who also showed up promptly, and led the way into the apartment to test it. It turned out to be a false alarm, but the whole thing was handled really well by DCFD. They made what could have been a worrying occasion much easier and really helped out.”

Sometimes we take the good guys for granted.