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The money is coming…
…by means of tax increment financing (TIF). Before the Council is a proposed revision of the 2004 Retail Incentive Act which will designate Rhode Island Avenue NE, along with various other areas in the...
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Stadium Club and DC Star
There has been a lot of things going on in regards to the two clubs along Queens Chapel Road, NE. The first issue revolves around how the Stadium Club received permission to locate there after claiming...
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How many WalMarts Can Fit In DC? **Updated
***UPDATE*** According to an article on Wal-Mart’s DC-specific website, the company is planning on four new stores by 2012 within DC. All of the stores will have full grocery components to them and be...
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Rhode Island Row Grand Opening
The new mixed use development called Rhode Island Row had its grand opening yesterday (Thursday, June 21) and the neighborhood turned out to enjoy some great food from Carolina Kitchen, great locally...
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RIA is about to Get Caffeinated
Rhode Island Ave NE is about to be jolted with some great news! Zeke’s Coffee of DC is planning a new “Roastery and Coffee Lab” for the 2300 block of Rhode Island Ave NE. Zeke’s, which got it’s start...
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Rustik Chooses Brookland
Nearly a year ago, Rustik Tavern, located in the Bloomingdale neighborhood, made it clear that Woodridge would be the location for their next restaurant. This got a lot of residents, including FoRIA,...
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Opportunity Is Knocking For RIA NE
What do the revitalized corridors of H Street, Barracks Row, Dupont Circle, and Shaw Main Street have in common? Other than attracting new restaurants, businesses, and interest from residents and...
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RI Row Anticipated Openings
Some long awaited businesses at Rhode Island Row are finally seeing the finish line to open their doors for business. Chipotle was schedule to open recently but their date has moved to Aug 20...
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Fall Fest on the Avenue
The Friends of RIA (FoRIA) are hosting their second annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5 from noon to 4pm. Like last year, this event is hosted along Rhode Island Ave between 20th Street NE and...
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Jersey Mike’s Grand Opening
Jersey Mike’s, the sub shop that prides itself on providing “not just a sub, but an experience”, will have its grand opening on December 4th at Rhode Island Row (see here for the Insider’s story on...
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We Have the Power…Underground!
Something that we have been hoping for along Rhode Island Ave NE and in the surrounding neighborhoods is finally happening thanks to a bill signed by Mayor Gray that starts to allow Pepco to bury power...
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Rhode Island Ave FALL FEST!
Looking for something to do this Saturday? Stop by the Rhode Island Avenue Fall Fest! 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rhode Island Ave. NE, between 20th and 24th Streets NE As described by the Rhode Island...
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Channing Place Development
A new development is being proposed across Rhode Island Ave NE from the RIA Metro station (and behind the blue school building) along Channing Place NE. Douglas Development’s Jemal’s Channing Place is...
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