DC Metrocentric

Columbia Heights- “Looking to cash in on lucrative market, landlords use “vacancy exemption” to turn rentals into condos”  This seems to only be happening in the areas that are rapidly being redeveloped, sounds like borderline criminal behavior to us! [WPost]

Dupont Circle - “First of all, I find Dupont Circle to be one of the most irritatingly pretentious neighborhoods in a city filled with irritatingly pretentious residents”  Wow buddy! We think it’s a little extreme to pass such harsh judgement on such a great area after merly getting jilted by the patrons at Teaism. Maybe one of their salty oat cookies will make you feel better! [FreeSilver]

Federal Triangle - “I am not satisfied with the relevance and the powers afforded this new position and have concluded that as the position is currently structured, the Housing Chief cannot play the role the Task Force intended”  Mayor Fenty’s housing chief resigns after feeling marginalized since being appointed last year, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time! [Washington BizJournal]