Author Andrew W

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Naked local firefighter not actually suspended
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This isn’t exactly hard-hitting news, but it’s too funny not to report. Apparently the firefighter who was photographed cooking naked in the 14th and Newton firehouse (pictured above) wasn’t actually suspended, as had been reported. Apparently he was just transferred to another firehouse. To me, this is a hilarious story. There was a big retirement…

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Update on Meridian Hill wall construction
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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the rehabilitation going on at Meridian Hill Park, which is getting refurbished bathrooms, a police lodge (I guess a place for police to sit when they’re monitoring the park), and some reinforced walls. ANC commish Brianne Nadeau forwards an update from the National Park Service, which maintains…

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Vince Gray town hall tonight
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Just saw this on the Ward One listserve. Might be a good place for those folks who didn’t vote for Gray. Ward 1 Town Hall Meeting October 19, 2010 at 6:30 pmWith so many important issues facing our city, it’s critical that we come together to share our ideas. Throughout October, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Vince Gray…

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Rumor: Z-Burger to fill the empty Tivoli space
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I wrote yesterday about the tip that suits were visiting the empty retail space in the Tivoli building at 14th and Park, and PoP reports he’s hearing “scuttlebutt” that it will be local burger chain Z-Burger. I first heard about Z-Burger maybe coming to the neighborhood in April, but haven’t heard anything about it since…

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Street Booze: Modelo at 13th and Columbia
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Sometimes you just gotta take the edge off before getting on the bus to go to work. Let’s hope not. Spotted this at the bus stop at 13th and Columbia. And yes, I always pick them up. You should too. Want to see more Street Booze? Check out the archive.

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Work in the old Mayorga/Nori spot in the Tivoli
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Looks like something might be going into the vacant Mayorga/Nori spot in the Tivoli. The other day I received a note from a reader who said there was a man in a suit being shown the space, and yesterday when I walked by it looked like they were demolishing the insides. I haven’t heard what…

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First look at the new Target grocery store
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I stopped by the newly-opened Target grocery on Sunday and snapped a few shots. My first impression: small. It’s like a mini-grocery store. Kind of reminded me of the “secret” or Townhouse Safeway at 19th and Florida. That said, it has a good selection. There’s a produce aisle with mostly packaged produce (pictured here, which…

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Looking Glass Lounge anniversary party this Sunday
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Venerable northern Columbia Heights bar Looking Glass Lounge is celebrating its anniversary this Sunday. I’m a big fan of the LGL (formerly Temperance Hall), and it sounds like they’re doing some fun stuff: Come celebrate The Looking Glass Lounge’s anniversary. Champaigne toast at 9PM, staff debauchery, Sunday fun-day, fried pickles and such… The patio will…

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Target grocery store opens Sunday
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Are you ready for another source for groceries? I am. The Target grocery store, complete with produce and what other grocery stores carry, is opening this Sunday. Friends have told me that they’ve seen workers installing equipment and such, so unlike other grocery stores (Ellwood Thompson’s) this is actually happening. What do you think?

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Bands in the Neighborhood: Bonjour, Ganesh!
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This latest installment of Bands in the Neighborhood is on Bonjour, Ganesh!, a nine-member funk and jam band. Here’s what frontman Adam Rosenberg had to say. The band plays next on Saturday the 16th at Axum Level X Lounge (1934 9th Street, NW) at 10 PM. They even made a promo video! How did you…

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