There’s really no reason for a non-resident to come to the blocks around the 400 block of 13th Street NE, unless it’s to visit friends. The area is quiet, home to a mix of families that have lived in the neighborhood for a hundred years, families that have just moved to the area, and a handful of younger renters. The closest scenic spot is probably the Mary McLeod Bethune statue in Lincoln Park, though development on H Street is promising. Metrorail is a hike any way you cut it, and the closest place to grab something to eat is the N-A-Minit convenience store, where basic toiletries, lunchmeats, bread, milk, and beer are available at a fair price. We should correct ourselves — were available. As of this week, the N-A-Minit locked its doors, driven out by a combination of local pressure and declining business. But the local pressure did not come from everyone in the area, and the closure of the local convenience store has left many residents reeling.