In case you missed it, my most recent Shaw-centric column for MidCity DC (formerly DC North) is about the energetic couple that bought 1543 Eighth Street, Northwest (formerly a long-vacant property owned by Shiloh Baptist Church) and their awesome plans for the same. Pick up a copy of the May MidCity DC or check out a PDF of my article here!
Renovations are underway at three corners of the intersection of Eighth and Q Streets. This long-forlorn corner is about to be so vibrant!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Be a Part of the New Library
The new Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, located at 7th Street and Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, opens this summer. The new library will feature a large photo mural depicting 300 faces of the Shaw community. If you would like your face to be included in the mural, come to the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Interim Library on Monday, May 24, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. A photographer will be there taking pictures for this once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of our new neighborhood library!
You will need to sign a photo release form to participate, and minors must get the signature of their parent or guardian. For more info, contact Martha.Saccocio@dc.gov.
You will need to sign a photo release form to participate, and minors must get the signature of their parent or guardian. For more info, contact Martha.Saccocio@dc.gov.
WalkingTown DC Tours this Weekend!
There are a ton of neat WalkingTown DC tours in and around our neighborhood this weekend, including tours of the Convention Center's amazing art collection, informational tours of the histories of Shaw, Logan and U Streets. Check out a PDF of the brochure here and learn about our surroundings this weekend!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
New Apartments Rise on Eleventh
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Make Mom Happy in Shaw
Shaw can make mom very happy this mothers' day....
At Old City Green (corner of Ninth and N Streets, NW), all mothers who come in this weekend with a picture of their kid(s) will get 20 percent off any plant purchased. They also have potted assortments of herbs, (rosemary, basil, thyme, sage) for just $19.99!
Convention Floral (1920 Ninth Street, NW, 202.939.0510), the Dragonfly Bouquet will delight mom with its fragrant pink lilies and roses in an elegant glass vase decorated with hand-etched dragonflies.
At The Passenger (1021 Seventh Street, NW, 202.393.0220), you can go play board games with mom whilst enjoying a perfect cocktail!
And what better spot for Mother's day brunch than 1905 (1905 Ninth Street, NW, 202.332.1905)?!
For moms of children of the furred-set, stop by the amazing pet boutique at Wagtime (1232 Ninth Street, NW, 202.789.0870).
Other suggestions? Leave them in the comments!
At Old City Green (corner of Ninth and N Streets, NW), all mothers who come in this weekend with a picture of their kid(s) will get 20 percent off any plant purchased. They also have potted assortments of herbs, (rosemary, basil, thyme, sage) for just $19.99!
Convention Floral (1920 Ninth Street, NW, 202.939.0510), the Dragonfly Bouquet will delight mom with its fragrant pink lilies and roses in an elegant glass vase decorated with hand-etched dragonflies.
At The Passenger (1021 Seventh Street, NW, 202.393.0220), you can go play board games with mom whilst enjoying a perfect cocktail!
And what better spot for Mother's day brunch than 1905 (1905 Ninth Street, NW, 202.332.1905)?!
For moms of children of the furred-set, stop by the amazing pet boutique at Wagtime (1232 Ninth Street, NW, 202.789.0870).
Other suggestions? Leave them in the comments!
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Watering Trees Made Easy by Casey Trees
It's been thrilling to see so many new street trees planted in recent months (even if a few of our tulips were lost in the process...). It will be even more thrilling to know that these trees will thrive for generations of Shaw-ers to come. Ensuring trees will endure takes the dedication of neighbors to water and care for trees in tree boxes near their homes.
Trees, especially those that have been in the ground for less than 3 years, need 25 gallons of water - approximately equal to 1.5 inches of rainfall - per week to survive. From now through September, Casey Trees will issue weekly tree watering recommendations for DC residents. No more guessing when to water trees--Watering recommendations will be posted each Monday on the Casey Trees website and on their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
If you pledge to practice 25 to Stay Alive by watering trees on and surrounding your property each week in times of little or no rainfall during the spring, summer and fall, Casey Trees will send you a complimentary rain gauge to help you monitor rainfall totals on your property so you know just when to water.
Also, Ooze Tubes are always available free of charge for pick up at Casey Trees's downtown location during normal business hours.
I'll take the pledge and look out for the new trees on my block. Will you for yours?
Trees, especially those that have been in the ground for less than 3 years, need 25 gallons of water - approximately equal to 1.5 inches of rainfall - per week to survive. From now through September, Casey Trees will issue weekly tree watering recommendations for DC residents. No more guessing when to water trees--Watering recommendations will be posted each Monday on the Casey Trees website and on their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
If you pledge to practice 25 to Stay Alive by watering trees on and surrounding your property each week in times of little or no rainfall during the spring, summer and fall, Casey Trees will send you a complimentary rain gauge to help you monitor rainfall totals on your property so you know just when to water.
Also, Ooze Tubes are always available free of charge for pick up at Casey Trees's downtown location during normal business hours.
I'll take the pledge and look out for the new trees on my block. Will you for yours?
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