Development News

Douglas Development proposing two 6-story buildings off Rhode Island Ave NE

Friday, December 05, 2014

The developer is planning to build nearly 300 units on the site of two warehouses near the Rhode Island Ave metro.

Vintage store officially opens near Union Market

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Nomad Yard Collectiv aims to elevate vintage, help out local artists, artisans, and business owners, and make D.C. more stylish.

Brookland restaurant to undergo second metamorphosis

Monday, October 27, 2014

Gin Rummy will be a new lounge from the owners of Little Ricky's, a Cuban restaurant that closed earlier this year.

Blacksmith opens forge in Langdon

Friday, October 24, 2014

"Fontana's Forge," the passion project of a former WMATA project manager, opens Saturday and will offer blacksmithing demonstrations and classes, and sell furniture and home decor.

Used bike shop with a mission moving to Eckington space

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The nonprofit community bike shop will offer something for everyone who enjoys pedaling.

Cafe coming to vacant Capitol Hill space

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The ground-floor space of the building at 13th and E has been vacant for a year. Owner/developer Hatem Hatem plans an upscale cafe for the space.

#parkingdaydc turns ~20 street parking spaces into mini-parks for the day

Monday, September 22, 2014

The annual event shows what uses street parking could be put to besides cars.

Mess Hall food incubator hopes to open in 2 weeks

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

The food incubator's racing to open within the next two weeks.

High-end liquor store opening Oct 1 on 12th St NW

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Gallagher and Graham, a liquor store emphasizing the local, plans to open Oct. 1 at 12th and U NW.

DC dedicates Chuck Brown Park

Friday, August 22, 2014

DC officials dedicated the park to the Godfather of Go-Go Aug. 22, on what would have been Brown's 78th birthday.

One Eight Distilling on track for October opening

Thursday, August 21, 2014

The second distillery in the District since Prohibition will launch with an unaged white whiskey and a vodka, with gin to come shortly after.

Ward 5 resident opening yoga studio in Woodridge

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Yoga teacher will open a temporary studio in Woodridge to bring fitness and relaxation to the masses. Bonus: the studio sits atop local coffee roaster Zeke's.