Downtown NewsLocal news for Downtown (Washington, DC) continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.New 365,000SF Office Building to Be DC's Greenest- June 28, 2008 Plans have been unveiled for the development of PNC Place, a 365,000-square-foot office building just blocks from the White House, which the builder says will be Washington, D.C.'s greenest office.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/new-365-000sf-office-building-to-... Architectural treasure on Washington's Pennsylvania Ave. saved but underused- June 26, 2008 The distinctive Old Post Office was twice saved from demolition, once by a lack of funds during the Great Depression and once by activists eager to preserve the 1899 Romanesque revival structure with its ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/architectural-treasure-on-washing... Downtown For Rent- June 26, 2008 I've been looking for rentals in and around downtown Phoenix for some time now. I am always amazed how Phoenix holds something for everyone and every budget.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/downtown-for-rent?fromrss=1 16th Annual Barbecue Battle Continues- June 24, 2008 Downtown Washington is the scene of the 16th annual National Capital Barbecue Battle.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/16th-annual-barbecue-battle-conti... the District: Fema Drops Plans to Expand Downtown Flood Zone- June 22, 2008 Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2008; Page B03 The Federal Emergency Management Agency has decided not to expand the flood zone for downtown Washington and the Mall , sparing the need for ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/the-district-fema-drops-plans-to-... Low-cost, regional bus companies forced to load in designated zone- June 20, 2008 Say goodbye to the Chinatown Bus and hello to L'Enfant Coach. Responding to the exploding popularity of inexpensive bus rides between Washington , New York and other destinations, the District plans to funnel ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/low-cost-regional-bus-companies-f... Power Outages Reported Throughout Downtown D.C.- June 18, 2008 COMMENT Washington Post Staff Writers Friday, June 13, 2008; 10:06 AM A power outage in much of downtown Washington left offices dark, workers idle and commuters trudging up and down immobilized Metrorail ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/power-outages-reported-throughout... Ghar-E-Kabab has Indian, Nepali appeal- June 11, 2008 Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m. Cuisine: Indian and Nepali Entre prices: $11.99-$18.99 Credit cards: all major cards Accessible Catering www.gharekabab.com Redevelopment has brought anticipated ...http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/ghar-e-kabab-has-indian-nepali-ap... Bus Catches Fire Downtown- June 11, 2008 A bus has been destroyed by fire in downtown Washington, and the driver is being treated for smoke inhalation.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/bus-catches-fire-downtown?fromrss... Off the Beaten Path- June 9, 2008 When most people think of downtown Washington, office buildings, sandwich shops and florists usually come to mind.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-dc-downtown/2008/06/off-the-beaten-path?fromrss=1 |