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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 morning at 10am.

Last week we learned that Union Station Wine & Liquor had closed. A twitter follower mentioned that they heard it was going to move downstairs in the former pharmacy space. So I’ve got a bit more info to share. The former Pharmacy space downstairs is going to become the Post Office. The Post Office space upstairs is slated to close (next to the already closed Wine & Liquor space.)

Soon to be a “French Sandwich Shop”

I asked a guy who worked nearby and he said it was going to be a French sandwich shop. I asked if he was referring to Pret a Manger but all he could say was a French restaurant with lots of sandwiches. There is already an Au Bon Pain so I couldn’t think of any other French sounding options. So stay tuned for who will fill the space. Back to Wine & Liquor he said, he also heard it would be moving downstairs but he didn’t know the exact location.

Former Pharmacy downstairs, future Post Office

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Your captions in the comments and winner (free PoP t-shirt) picked Friday.

Thanks to all the readers who forwarded this email:

Caribbean Carnival, a cultural festival that has been happening annually for 19 years, was enjoyed by many thousands this year, but was also the subject of much debate. The shortened route, financial issues, and aggressive police tactics sent mixed messages to Carnival organizers and the community. Several fights that occurred raised safety concerns from the community. Councilmember Graham, Councilmember Bowser, the MPD and the Mayor’s office have publicly expressed their desire to see the Carnival continue and the full route restored but there are serious issues that must be overcome.

The Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force has invited Councilmember Jim Graham (on travel but sending a representative), Councilmember Bowser (unconfirmed), MPD Chief Lanier (confirmed), and DC Caribbean Carnival Director Loughton Sargeant (confirmed) to our next meeting on Wednesday July 27th at 6:00pm at the G II Restaurant and Lounge at 2632 Georgia Avenue (corner of Georgia and Fairmont) to discuss the issues that occurred at this event and ways the community can be more involved in its planning and execution.

For background on some of the issues regarding this year’s Carnival, you can listen to a Town Hall meeting on the Carnival conducted Saturday July 16th broadcast live on WPFW. The archived show can be heard by going here and scrolling down to “Caribbeana” broadcast on Saturday, July 16, 2011 7:00 pm. The Town Hall was hosted by WPFW’s Gloria Minott, with panelists Paul Quander, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and Justice, Councilmember Bowser, Councilmember Graham, MPD Assistant Chief Lamar Green, Claude Barrington of the DC Caribbean Carnival and others.

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At least I think it’s a cantaloupe…

One of Dupont’s greatest.

And I just liked the light on the tree by this sculpture above the door:

From a press release:

P.J. Clarke’s Invites you to

Go The F**k To Sleep

with author Adam Mansbach

in his only Washington-area appearance

Wednesday, July 27

6-8pm

reading and book signing

books will be available for sale at the event

P.J. Clarke’s
1600 K Street, NW

Please reply to gotosleep@BrandLinkDCrsvp.com

425 11th Street, NW, a former Ritz Camera, has been vacant for a long time. I always thought neighboring Central would expand into the space. Turns out a new liquor store, The Local Vine Cellar Market & Tasting Room, hopes to take over the space.

July 2011

Last summer I wondered what beautification project was coming to the vacant lot at 1st and N St, NW. Looks like a pretty significant building is going up. I’ll update when the project is completed and/if they go on the market for sale or as rentals.

July 2010

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.

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“Laser taking an afternoon catnap in Columbia Heights”

“Jackson of Sherman Ave and Columbia Rd NW”

This rental is located at Columbia Road at Wyoming Ave, NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“Availble Now: Large Studio with Balcony

Features Include:

-Over 464 Square Feet
-Full Kitchen
-Full Bathroom
-Fancy Appliances
-Plush Carpet
-Large Walk-In closets
-Fantastic Window Views of the City
-Wired for High Speed Internet and Cable

Amenities:
Free Utilities
Control Access of Building
On-site Laundry Facility
Covered Parking
Short term leasing terms
Swimming Pool/Pool Deck
Metro Accessibility
Minutes away from grocery stores, shopping, banks, fine dining and bars”

$1585 sound right for this studio with a balcony?

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“Dear PoPville,

I wonder if your readers have ideas for local gifts to bring out-of-towners when I’m visiting. What foods, crafts, or whatever will impress non-DC folks with their unique DC-ness? (I’d prefer things that are not political, so Obama bobbleheads are out.)”

How about Eastern Market?

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“Dear PoPville,

I keep seeing dead birds on the street. Not chickens or roosters, but regular birds. I live on Ogden and I see the dead birds on Center, Oak, and Hertford while I’m walking my dog. I keep wondering, is somebody with a bb gun shooting birds? Do they eat rat poison and fall out of the sky dead? Victims of low rainfall and high heat?”

Anyone else noticing an increase in dead birds around town? Any guesses as to the cause?

This home is located at 413 A St, NE:

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The flier says:

“Simply Fabulous Historic Federal facade with gorgeous sleek contemporary renovation interior! Designed to delight! Expansive LR w/ frpl/DR; chef’s granite SS kitchen; lavishly landscaped front garden & rear patio (possible parking); very generous 2 BD 1.5 BA. .. all on coveted close-in “A” Street 4 blks to US Cap, Supreme Ct. , House & Senate. .. Hurry! Owner transferred and priced to sell!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$669,000 sound right for this 2 bed/1.5 bath?