Mayor Muriel Bowser first designated the U Street Main Street in October of 2019. As with every Main Street, we…
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This year looks very different than the one we all anticipated. While supporting small businesses in DC is always the core of District Bridges, the need to address the critical threats small businesses are facing due to the COVID-19 crisis has only clarified the need for our work. Follow along as we share stories of business owner resiliency and highlight the critical technical assistance our staff are providing. We invite you to engage and, most importantly, support this work and the neighborhoods you know and love. How will you invest in your community’s recovery?
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U Street: The Historic Black Broadway
Many know (or at least have heard) about the Harlem Renaissance, but not enough know about DC’s very own Black…
A Letter from The MusicianShip and DC Funk Parade
This letter of support comes from Jessica F. Teachey, Director of Community Engagement, The MusicianShip and DC Funk Parade U…
Reflections From A DC Native: Before The Main Street
Today’s post is written by Sheika Reid, a DC native and the Manager of our U Street Main Street program.
Then and Now: Logan Circle
Logan Circle’s businesses feel new and that’s because 45% have been in business for less than 10 years but that means the majority of businesses on 14th Street have been here more than 10 years. Ten have been in business for more than fifty years!
Let’s Paint the Streets!
Our vision is to depict a cohesive story that preserves the community’s history and expresses its emerging culture.
Eat Outdoors at the P Streatery
The “streatery” was born out of proverbial necessity. In June, the District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) started allowing restaurants to convert sidewalk space, alleys, parking lanes and travel lanes into parklets and outdoor dining seating. DDOT waived the permit fees which has been an enormous help.
Business Spotlight: Gina Schaefer, Logan Hardware
Today’s post features Gina Schaefer—local DC resident and owner of Logan Hardware. Logan Hardware is part of the A Few Cool Hardware…
Business Spotlight: Roxanne Rozmus, W. Millar & Company
Today’s post features Roxanne Rozmus—local Logan Circle resident and a co-owner of W. Millar & Company, a corporate catering firm, specializing in…
Falling In Love With Logan Circle
On a rainy day, I took a very desultory walk east of 16th Street with a Washington Post Real Estate Section in my hand. I ended up in front of Hawarden on R Street for an open house. The building didn’t have a lot of curb appeal then and the halls had linoleum flooring but it was in Best Addresses! The apartment I came to see had three locks on the door, the same deep brownish/reddish linoleum everywhere (there must have been quite a sale or an amazing salesman) and very unimaginative beige walls with surfaces lightly coated in ferret fur. I thought it had good bones and wanted it.
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