Homelessness and traffic on Wisconsin Avenue remain the main problems for locals since the Wegmans at City Ridge and the Upton Place development were built in Cathedral Heights.
Residents point to the arrival of Wegmans as the genesis of change in the area.
Cathedral Heights will welcome two new businesses this fall, Indian restaurant Botiwalla by Chai Pani and brokerage Charles Schwab, adding to the development that has been transforming the neighborhood in recent years.
As colder months approach, residents worry about persistent leak at 3101 New Mexico Ave NW. DC Water says it’s responsible, but it has not addressed it.
Neighbors helping each other creates an economy built on kindness and community, not profit.
Road paving projects along Wisconsin Avenue NW will continue through early January, according to the District Department of Transportation. The road work project temporarily closes down lanes.
The document was produced through a year-long community engagement process and was released back in September.
Rev. Leonard Hamlin Sr. says the windows help the Cathedral truly be a house of prayer for all people.
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