Author Andrew W

Last year I wrote about Jim Graham’s idea to rename the 14th and Girard Street Park (that’s the official name) to Barack Hussein Obama Park. Nothing happened with that, but he’s now reintroducing the bill to the DC Council. We’ll see what comes of it. In 2009, “Graham stressed that Obama’s middle name would also…

Yesterday I noticed a permit in the window of the space at 14th and Park where sushi place Nori was and before that a Mayorga coffee shop (which later switched to a Korean menu). The space, which is divided into a front and back separated by a hall, plus an upstairs balcony area, has seemed…

Hopefully you have the day off, but even if not, remember the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. to our country. Here’s the full “I Have a Dream” speech if you haven’t seen it. There are some things going on today for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, so check them out.

Looking for something to do after the long weekend? RedRocks at 11th and Park is hosting a five course beer dinner, and every course is paired with a different Brooklyn Brewery beer. The dinner was developed with Brooklyn’s Junior Acevedo, RedRocks General Manager Joe Lennon and Chef Elias Beltran. Sounds pretty cool, and there are…

Just got this note about an estate sale:Estate Sale from a residence of 50 years.The Girard House744 Girard St NW Apt 210Wash DC 20001Sat Jan 15 and Sun Jan 16 10:00am to 3:00pmArt Deco Bed, chest of drawers and 2 night tables. Sleep sofa. Dining table and chairs. LOTS of jewelry. 33 RPM records. 2…

Although DC doesn’t really enforce its 89-year old shoveling law, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. It’s really annoying (and dangerous, especially for older or frail people) to walk on icy, snowy sidewalks. I personally kind of like shoveling since it’s good exercise, but really, you may prevent you or someone else from falling…