Development News

Mayor cuts ribbon on two parks, unveils parks master plan

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

A zip line, a play "farmers' market" and more are among the new improvements at two recently renovated District parks.

Brookland's Finest update: opening four weeks out, head chef from Matchbox food group

Tuesday, April 01, 2014

The restaurant/coffee house is planning to open in four weeks. Head chef Shannan Troncoso, formerly of Matchbox Food Group, will serve up the comfort food (grits! Sous vide pork chop!) planned for the Brookland space.

Former dollar store in Brookland to become Selina Convenience Store

Monday, March 17, 2014

The store fills a gap on Brookland's main thoroughfare, 12th Street Northeast.

Dance Place reopening pushed to May; will feature interactive light and sound sculpture

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Dance Place is moving back to the fully renovated Edgewood space in late May.

First look: Townhomes at 12th and Jackson in Brookland

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Details have emerged about a long-speculated-about project in the heart of Brookland.

Busboys and Poets opening sixth location at Monroe Street Market

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

After months of speculation, it’s now official: Busboys and Poets is opening its newest bookstore/café at Monroe Street Market in Brookland.

Brookland's Finest Bar & Grill gets liquor license

Friday, October 25, 2013

The restaurant on burgeoning 12th Street NE may open by late December.

Rustik's owner to open "new concept" restaurant in Brookland

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Diton Pasha, owner of the popular Rustik Tavern restaurant located at 84 T Sreet NW in the Bloomingdale neighborhood, is planning to open a "completely new concept restaurant" in Brookland.

Experimental theatre company raises $11K to create HQ, classroom space and tool library in Brookland

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

Banished? Productions used crowdfunding to raise the capital to build space for a tool library, design studio and headquarters for the "avant-pop" production company.

Chef opens locally sourced catering business with supper club on R.I. Ave. NE

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Chef Oliver Friendly opens two food businesses, Eat & Smile Catering, and The Bespoke Kitchen, an occasional supper club, at 2212 Rhode Island Ave NE.

Handmade and vintage shop at Brookland's Monroe Street Market announces grand opening

Friday, September 06, 2013

Owners Melissa Esposito and Lisa Rowan have announced the grand opening of their handmade and vintage shop, Analog, at 716 Monroe Street NE in the Monroe Street Market.