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It’s worth noting the premise of this post is based purely on anecdotal evidence; that evidence is that we have not seen very many people visiting Madame Tussauds (1025 F St NW) since they opened on October 5, 2007.  We noticed recently that they have knocked their entry price down quite a bit and it is now only $10 for […]

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Ed. Note: We added the answer to our trivia question to the end of this story.
Every four years in January, Washington DC hosts the inauguration ceremony for the recently elected U.S. President and the city experiences a celebration. Inaugural parties, balls and functions all commemorate the new residents (new in the case of a first […]

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Nov 24th, 6am - 6pm curbside donation collection
11/03/2008
Permit # B0900583
601 F ST NW
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
THE CAMPAIGN IS CALLED FOOD 4 FAMILIES. NBC4 AND PARTNERS ARE REQUESTED THE USE OF THE CURBLANE IN FRONT OF THE VERRIZON CENTER 601 F ST. , N.W FOR THE NBCLIVE TRUCK AND FOR PEOPLE TO PULL UP & DROP […]

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The monthly Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) meeting takes place at the the Calvary Baptist Church (use the entrance at 733 8th Street, NW) tomorrow night at 6:30 pm with refreshments and an update from the MPD (Public Safety Area 101 West) on 7th Street and other public safety concerns. There is no DNA meeting in […]

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Tomorrow, the U.S. Navy Memorial will observe Veterans Day with a great program starting at 1 pm. For those of us who remember our elders telling us about their experiences during World War II, the second part of the program should be particularly enjoyable.
When…
1 PM - Wreath Laying Ceremony by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard […]

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Back in March of 2008 Toronto Dominion Bank acquired Commerce Bankcorp (which has a branch on 7th & I NW). Commerce is well known to many for the Regis & Kelly commercials, or their weekend hours, or perhaps the fact that your dog can bank with you.
Although they’ve been operating in the PQ since June, […]

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Continuing the theme of yesterday’s post, we present you with a great flickr photo of the Obama DC Headquarters. This photo was taken by flickr user curiouslee with their iphone. More info regarding the pic can be found on the flickr page.

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WTOP confirmed today that the transition team headquarters for Barack Obama has taken up residence in an office building in our neighborhood in downtown DC (451 6th Street NW). Consider it the kick off of the pre-inauguration process which we’ll be following until January 20, 2009. Thanks to a PQ Living tipster for putting us on watch.
Traffic Restrictions […]

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This is the second time in recent days we’ve seen movie trailers out and about town. The first time? Directly in front of Tryst on 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan the night of November 1. The second time? Earlier this week in the 1300 block of F Street NW near the M+S Grill. We […]

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PQ Weekend Guide

International Spy Museum - Parade of Trabants
Sun, Nov 9, 10am - 2pm
A caravan of communist-bloc cars will converge on the International Spy Museum to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
800 F Street, NW
Caos on F (art studios) - First Friday Open Studio
Fri, Nov 7, 5pm - 8pm
923 F Street, NW, […]

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