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A reader tipped me off that there’s a sign next to the Staples saying “Sports Zone coming soon.” Sports Zone is a local chain of “lifestyle footwear and apparel” stores with about 20 locations in the area, including the one on M Street in Georgetown, pictured. They seem to have mostly athletic shoes plus jeans,…

There’s a ton of yard sales in the area this weekend, so get out there and buy some stuff. To wit: 1830 Park Rd in MtP, Sat 9-3: clothes, jewelry, kitchen stuff, more. Link 13th and Fairmont, Saturday 10-3: men’s and women’s clothes, kitchen items, and more. Link 1801 Calvert, Sat 10-5: contemporary design bags…
Here’s an opportunity to do something good for the neighborhood: the North Columbia Heights Civic Association is having a clean-up and brunch on Saturday. They plan to do something similar on the first Saturday of every month this fall. Here’s the info: When: Saturday, October 2nd, 9:30am – 10:30am Where: Meet outside Columbia Heights Coffee…

If you wanted to vote for your favorite spots, get moving: the Express newspaper’s Best of 2010 voting ends tonight. There are a few Columbia Heights spots on there, and you can also vote for best neighborhood. So go vote!