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Mar 01, 2023

Brightwood Park Rent Strike Gains Steam As Tenants Protest Unsafe Building Conditions

At least 35 families at 1355 Peabody St. NW are now withholding their rent to protest what they call inhumane living conditions, after similar efforts in other nearby buildings led to a $2 million settlement agreement.

Sep 21, 2021

First Look: Brightwood Park’s Golden Flour Wants To Be Your Go-To (Gluten-Free) Cafe

Expect gluten-free pizzas and scones alongside all-day desserts and seasonal offerings.

May 11, 2021

First Look: Chacho Distillery Near Brightwood Park Wants To Spice Up Your Cocktails

The distillery opening this week brings its signature spicy spirit and a Colombian-inspired flair.

Mar 13, 2020

First Look: Neptune Room, From The Showtime Lounge Team, Opens In Brightwood Park

It’s like walking into a bar whose theme is somehow vintage Hollywood, “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” and retro outer space all at the same time

Dec 13, 2019

Tenants Went On Rent Strike For More Than A Year. Their Building Just Sold To A Developer They Hand Picked

Tenants in the Brightwood Park building have complained of rat and mouse infestations, pervasive mold growth, and waterlogged ceilings.

Oct 24, 2018

Tenants At This Brightwood Building Are On Rent Strike. Now, The Owner Is Trying To Sell

Tenants have described leaking ceilings, mold growth, and vermin infestations at the building.

Oct 15, 2018

Facing Decrepit Conditions, Another D.C. Apartment Building Goes On Rent Strike

Residents say they’re living with leaking ceilings, vermin infestations, and mold.

Jul 10, 2017

First Look: Anxo Cidery And Tasting Room Shines In Brightwood Park

Anxo’s second location is both a neighborhood gathering place and a bar geared toward aficionados who want to discuss cider more in depth.

May 23, 2017

Anxo’s Brightwood Park Cidery Starts Pouring This Saturday

It’ll have 24 tap lines flowing with ciders, beers, red and white vermouth, and cocktails.

Jan 03, 2017

Burglar Enters Liquor Store In Brightwood Park After Cutting A Hole Through The Wall

The suspect stole about $25,000 from Roha Liquor on New Year’s Day.

 
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