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updated: Sat Jul 05, 2008 01:24 am

Downtown News

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Yesterday | KMOV-TV Saint Louis

List of weekend street closures

The following street closures will be in effect for Fair St. Louis: Beginning at 9:00 a.m . on July 3 thru 6:00 a.m. July 6 the Northbound Memorial Drive exit ramp off Highway 70 from Poplar Street Bridge and ...

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO, Sullivan, MO, Washington, MO

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Thehour.com

NYC Events

Thursday, July 3All American Hot Comix, Comix, 353 west 14th St. 524-2500. Catch a new batch of comedians every night during the holiday: Thursday $20; Friday and Saturday $20 in advance $25 on the day of ...

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

STL Rising

Downtown 2-Ways

Walking through the streets of downtown this morning, I passed the Old Post Office and the under construction Old Post Office Plaza.

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

Commercial Property News

New 365,000SF Office Building to Be DC's Greenest

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.

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Related Topix: Marketing, Washington, DC, Vornado Realty Trust, Real Estate, Pnc Financial Services GroupThe, Banking, Financial Services

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Slam Sports

Architectural treasure on Washington's Pennsylvania Ave. saved but underused

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 ...

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Related Topix: Washington, DC, Travel, Winter Sports, Curling

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Downtown Phoenix Journal

Downtown For Rent

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.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ

Mon Jun 23, 2008

WMAL-AM Washington

16th Annual Barbecue Battle Continues

Downtown Washington is the scene of the 16th annual National Capital Barbecue Battle.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Washington, DC

Sat Jun 21, 2008

The Washington Post

the District: Fema Drops Plans to Expand Downtown Flood Zone

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 ...

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Related Topix: Washington Post, Publishing, Washington, DC, FEMA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Washington Examiner

Low-cost, regional bus companies forced to load in designated zone

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 ...

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Related Topix: Washington, DC, Chinatown (Washington, DC)

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Washington Post

Power Outages Reported Throughout Downtown D.C.

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 ...

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Related Topix: Washington Post, Publishing, Shaw (Washington, DC), Home Listing, Home, Dupont Circle (Washington, DC)

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Gazette.Net

Ghar-E-Kabab has Indian, Nepali appeal

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 ...

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Related Topix: Life, World News, India, Washington, DC, Dining

Tue Jun 10, 2008

NewsChannel 8

Bus Catches Fire Downtown

A bus has been destroyed by fire in downtown Washington, and the driver is being treated for smoke inhalation.

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Related Topix: Washington, DC

Mon Jun 09, 2008

The Washington Post

Off the Beaten Path

When most people think of downtown Washington, office buildings, sandwich shops and florists usually come to mind.

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Related Topix: Dupont Circle (Washington, DC), Washington, DC, Wedding

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Gateway Market Testimony

This testimony was not presented at last night's hearing, because the Zoning Commission decided to hold a second hearing in about 45 days, to afford more time to ANC5B and ANC6C to be able to better address the ...

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Related Topix: Gateway (Washington, DC), Washington, DC

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Sacramento Bee

Bob Shallit: Giant LED screen is sign of new times at Sacramento's Downtown Plaza

Published 12:00 am PDT Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Story appeared in BUSINESS section, Page D3 The Hard Rock Cafe guitar attracted a big crowd when it arrived at the 7th and K street entrance of Downtown Plaza in ...

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Related Topix: Sacramento, CA

Tue Jun 03, 2008

The Daily Times

BRIEFCASE

OCEAN PINES -- Lynette Bridges-Catha from Prudential Carruthers in Ocean Pines was invited to speak on behalf of the Coastal Delmarva Chapter of Women's Council of Realtors at their National Convention in ...

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Related Topix: Ocean Pines, MD, Real Estate, Ocean City, MD

Fri May 30, 2008

The Baltimore Sun

Condo market on the edge

Valet attendants stand poised at the porte-cochere of the Ritz-Carlton Residences as a doorman ushers visitors toward the marble lobby.

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Related Topix: Housing, Baltimore Metro, Baltimore, MD

Wed May 28, 2008

DNJ.com

Tennessee Preservation Trust to hold Statewide Preservation conference in Colombia

NASHVILLE-The Tennessee Preservation Trust will hold its 2008 Statewide Preservation Conference and Main Street Summit in Columbia, Tennessee on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 5th, 6th , and 7th in ...

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, Columbia, TN, Tennessee, US Politics, Lincoln Davis, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Memphis, TN

Sat May 24, 2008

Washington Post

Details: Indianapolis

Discussion Policy Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site.

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Related Topix: Washington, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis Metro

Thu May 22, 2008

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Road closures for Memorial Day/Indy 500 weekend

Traffic Alert 500 Festival Memorial Service On Friday, May 23, beginning at 11 a.m. the 500 Festival Memorial Service, presented by Rolls Royce will be held on the north half of Monument Circle.

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Related Topix: Royce Value Trust, Financial Services, Downtown (New York, NY), Washington, DC

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