The saga continues in the future of one of the region’s most historic properties: the bid for ownership of Friendship House/The Maples by Sonja Sweek and her family has fallen through. With it goes the plans for a complex containing a daycare center, a medical practice and a family living quarters. The next bidder in […]
Recently, THIH spoke about a range of issues with our local councilmember, Tommy Wells. We have separated the discussion into four topics: transportation, development, crime and schools. Over the course of this week we will be sharing the contents of the discussion. Today we will focus on development. There have been no shortage of posts […]
If you’re like me, you’ve wondered what the International Graduate University which is on the 400 block of 13th St SE is all about. Or, more accurately, was about, as the university’s board recently voted to close it. Fear not, however, the old Buchanan School building will soon have a new tenant, if the two […]
The future of Friendship House still remains uncertain, as financing issues have erupted in a family’s bid to buy the property, renovate it, and install a daycare, medical offices and residences there, jeopardizing the family’s winning bid. Sonja Sweek and her family were the successful bidders on the historic property, which has a long and […]
Councilmember Wells Joins Mayor Fenty to Announce Redevelopment Team of Former Hine Jr. High School Site Calls for Continued Community Process as Designs Move Forward (Washington, DC) – This morning, Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells joined Mayor Adrian Fenty, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Valerie Santos, ANC Commissioners and others to announce the […]