‘Hood Happenings

‘Hood Happenings

Jen Angotti
March 18, 2014

Neighborhood updates announce apartment projects, Lupe Verde, and a new Trader Joe’s on 14th Street.

links and photos top to bottom: Urban Turf, Washington City Paper, Prince of Petworth, Urban Turf.

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