Jul 13, 2012
Adams Morgan Streetscape Work Winds Down
A 15-month-long project to upgrade streets and sidewalks in Adams Morgan is coming to an end.
Feb 10, 2012
What the Font is With Those Street Signs?
No, you’re not going crazy — the District is getting some new street signs. But what gives with one that popped up on New Hampshire Avenue this week?
Oct 05, 2011
Fiesta DC Looking For New Place to Party
A few weeks ago, we reported that the annual Fiesta DC in Mt. Pleasant wasn’t a celebration for everyone. But it looks like those residents may not have much to worry about next year.
If you hadn’t noticed, there is quite a bit of construction on H Street Northeast happening these days, as streetcar work and new development are radically redefining the streetscape along one of D.C.’s most up and coming commercial and residential corridors. But the mess is having a negative effect on business owners, most of whom now have storefronts obstructed by concrete barriers and little to no street parking for their customers. The situation is…
Apr 02, 2009
Marvin Gaye Way Dedicated in Ward 7
Wednesday marked the official renaming of the 5200 block of Foote Street NE as Marvin Gaye Way NE, located at the entrance to Marvin Gaye Park. FOX 5 and WJLA both have coverage of the ceremony, hosted by Ward 7 Council member Yvette Alexander. April 1 was also the 25th anniversary of D.C. native Gaye’s death (he was shot and killed by his father in 1984). A Marvin Gaye Music Festival is also set for…
Sep 10, 2008
Street Collapses in Upper Northwest
View Larger Map The Associated Press is reporting that a section of the 4300 block of Ellicott Street NW, several blocks away from Fort Reno Park, has suddenly collapsed. Fire officials are investigating. An estimated 20-foot section of the road has caved in about 2 feet. Apparently a DDOT crew had been collecting tree debris in a department truck on the block at the time of the collapse. Two men on the crew were taken…