tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38351626583294224412024-03-14T12:22:37.196-04:00On Our BlocksA DMV Lifestyle BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-16496710208274496492018-07-26T15:08:00.002-04:002018-08-03T01:01:39.284-04:00News In The BizIt looks like WJLA-TV/ABC7's sister station, NewsChannel 8, is having its name changed. Many of us remember WJLA-TV's call letters representing the intials of its former Owner, Joseph L. Allbritton. According to DCRTV, the new station will be called... CLICK FOR MORE FROM DCRTV!
New Name For NewsChannel 8 - 7/23 - Sinclair, which owns Channel 7/WJLA, is planning toAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-54036908912922110142018-02-06T06:10:00.000-05:002018-02-06T06:11:30.681-05:00News In The Biz...This year’s Big Game commercials appear to be on track to receive unprecedented exposure on other platforms. As a matter of fact, the On Our Blocks crew nearly missed kickoff because we were thoroughly amused by the NFL Channel’s pregame coverage of tonight’s spots. Thankfully, we were watching NBC’s free live stream on other devices
Here are some interesting stories about tonight, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-42895487419627304292017-05-27T05:53:00.000-04:002017-05-27T06:34:38.808-04:00News in The Biz
Here's some news in our business...
BET is closing their DC office this summer - The Washington Post
What's up with a new stadium in the DMV? - CSN
Folks have been glued to the tube watching cable news. Who's winning in the ratings? - Adweek
The legendary Jim Vance has a been a trailblazer in TV broadcasting. He continues to amaze us with his class... - Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-31020890392397016112016-09-19T11:42:00.000-04:002016-09-19T11:42:02.121-04:00H Street FestivalThe team from The 2016 H Street Festival did it again this year. The family-friendly crowd, as well as the food, were vast and diverse. Our type of event! Click below to see more...
The 2016 H Street Festival
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-66160458604582534862016-08-19T10:40:00.002-04:002016-08-21T13:12:28.276-04:00
Here's some news in the biz...
Is Radio One coming back to DC? Check out this report from The Washington Business Journal
As reported by DCRTV.com, The Sports Junkies will air on CSN
DMV Development... What happened to Checkers in NE? Another Chic-Fil-A? An update from popville
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-77880923344051214732016-08-19T10:40:00.001-04:002016-08-21T15:05:26.976-04:00DMV Connections... Olympics edition
Courtesy Twitter.com
USA athletes have been crushing it at this year's summer Olympics in Rio. Shout out to the multiple DMV athletes for truly representing. With that in mind, take a look at a couple of past local athletes who've also made the area proud in previous Olympic events.
Sugar Ray Leonard 1976 (courtesy gettyimages.com)
Sugar Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-74422499230664489742016-03-08T18:39:00.000-05:002016-03-08T18:39:48.553-05:00News in the bizHere's some recent news from our industries...
WDCW 50 is planning a launch of a 10 PM Newscast
Additions to The Real Housewives of Potomac?
This local DC music video has been getting a lot of pub lately
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08406496866544035593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-45296327641963301772015-08-18T11:22:00.001-04:002015-08-29T12:16:30.903-04:00DMV Development... Hine School
If you've been to Eastern Market this summer, you've probably noticed changes at 7th and Penn. Ave, SE. For starters, many of the vendors who conducted business in the parking lot next to the former Hine Junior High School, now line 7th street on weekends. They currently extend from the actual Eastern Market building south to Pennsylvania Ave.
7th & Penn., Ave., SE
Mayor Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-11227956061816124492015-08-04T00:01:00.000-04:002015-08-07T17:38:08.483-04:00Donnie Simpson is back on the air in the DMV
Source: Louis Myrie/Radio One
Legendary radio and television personality, Donnie Simpson, will be taking on both roles again with Radio One and TV One respectively. Earlier today, Simpson made his debut on Majic 102.3, where he announced that he'll be returning to the airwaves in two weeks. Check out some interesting facts about his return...
Simpson has been off the air for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-77804275363442758982015-07-29T00:27:00.001-04:002015-07-29T00:27:26.486-04:00On Our Blocks NewsHere's some recent news from our business units:
PBS's 'Ask This Old House' shoots a segment in Northeast
Fox will broadcast two hours of NFL pregame programming this season
Looking for things to do on H Street the summer?
Has the DMV's 2024 Olympic bid been reignited?
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-32314230394389832262015-03-25T03:58:00.000-04:002015-03-25T03:58:15.106-04:00On Our Blocks NewsHere's news from some of our professional areas of interest...
Silver Spring based TV One's Roland Martin claims win over CNN and Fox
NFL to stream live video of game in 2015
"The Man Cave" will make its debut on ESPN 980 next Monday
An interesting look at why NCAA athletes should be allowed to unionize
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-29994237636790669932015-03-11T17:02:00.000-04:002015-03-11T17:11:08.363-04:00DMV Connections... Our very own prime time network television star
Courtesy Fox.com
Tonight's appointment television for fans of Fox's Empire. According to Nielsen, 708,000 Tweets were generated around the program between March 2 and March 8, 2015. A second season of the program is already on the horizon, so we're even more proud to call one of the following stars a DMV Connection...
A.Terrance Howard
B. Trai Byers
C. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-27933848977032996622015-02-09T13:04:00.001-05:002015-02-09T19:25:59.295-05:00On Our Blocks NewsHere are more recent stories that may be of interest...
A response to Prince George's County's real estate values from its residents...
Another competitor for cable television begins service today... Sling TV
DMV native Kevin Plank discusses the future of Under Armour (video)...
Only 55% of television viewers in this Nielsen survey continue to watch live TV...
REI is coming to the former Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-4872859357340986052015-01-26T11:34:00.000-05:002015-01-26T16:13:40.804-05:00On Our Blocks News Here are some stories of interest in the DMV. Click the links below:
JC Hayward has announced her retirement from Channel 9
A DMV native gets the morning gig on WPGC
An interesting look at the real estate market in Prince Geroge's County
"My Prince George's County"
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-71395479874633241582014-11-17T13:00:00.001-05:002014-11-17T13:12:30.791-05:00Fresh locally grown food on H Street
If you'd like to support your community when purchasing some of the freshest and tastiest food from our region, FRESHFARM Markets' H Street location is a real good look. The non-profit organization supports local farmers and artisans throughout the Chesapeake watershed. They've been operating on 13th, between H and Wylie Streets, NE since 2004. The remaining 2014 events will feature Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-16572171571269888762014-10-21T16:10:00.001-04:002014-10-21T16:16:05.060-04:00Taste of DCWe checked out Taste of DC during last week's holiday weekend. We were impressed with the crowd, especially on a Sunday prior to a 4 p.m. Redskins game. Although these Yelp comments feature mixed reviews, we were extremely satisfied with our traditional outdoor festival go-to meal. Here's an old-school hint... you can't go wrong with the freshly grilled teriyaki chicken on a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-72002090147375165392014-09-27T13:30:00.002-04:002014-09-27T13:31:03.454-04:00The 2014 H Street FestivalAn estimated 125,000 folks came out to the annual H Street Festival last week. Here's some footage from the 2014 event:
If the video does not appear below, CLICK HERE
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-18049463266344202642014-08-27T17:39:00.000-04:002014-08-27T17:39:12.019-04:00NoMa Summer Screen's final viewing of the season
According to nomabid.org, the NoMa Summer Screen film series is scheduled to go on this evening. If you're not familiar with the series, check out this previous OnOurBlocks post. Tonight's viewing of Hook, which is appropriately a family-friendly film featuring Robin Williams, starts at 7 PM. As always, several food trucks will be onsite. Click below for a list of culinary options and recent Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-80632344018927453412014-08-07T18:41:00.000-04:002014-08-07T20:28:20.059-04:00DMV Connections... A national morning show host
Which of the following morning show personalities grew up in Prince George's County Maryland, where she attended Bowie High School?
A. Kelly Ripa
B. Gayle King
C. Kathie Lee Gifford
D. Hoda Kotb
Courtesy Twitter.com/KathieLGifford
Kathie Lee Gifford grew up in Bowie. She's probably best known as the co-host of the long-running morning show Live With Regis and Kathie Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-31227236570679954302014-08-05T09:59:00.000-04:002014-08-05T10:00:57.468-04:00Update... Dollar Tree opens at Hechinger Mall on Benning Road
In an earlier post, we told you that the Dollar Tree at Hechinger Mall was expected to open on July 7, 2014. After a brief delay, we can now report that the store was open and operating on August 1, 2014. From the looks of things during our visit, this should prove to be popular location in the Northeast quadrant of the city.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-80329773439066535652014-07-31T19:57:00.000-04:002014-07-31T19:57:29.107-04:00Pret A Manger Opens on Capitol Hill
Pret A Manger has opened at 3rd & Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. The former Cosi location announced its opening with a live DJ and free samples. The international chain has stores in the UK, Hong Kong and France. The US region currently operates in New York, Boston, Chicago and DC. This is the eighth location to open in the District.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-4328262698884424112014-07-31T18:39:00.000-04:002014-08-01T01:23:31.459-04:00DMV Road Trip... The Northern Neck of Virginia
Courtesy Google Maps
There's not much like a nice road trip to recharge your spirit from time to time. On a recent excursion, On Our Blocks traveled to the historic Northern Neck of Virginia. A relatively short drive down Maryland's route 301 over the Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge will expose you to some of the region's historical treasures. For more about the birthplace of George Washington Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-35176239988042189152014-07-01T23:38:00.001-04:002014-07-02T00:01:10.205-04:00Another Dollar Tree is coming to DC
Dollar Tree is scheduled to open at the former Hechinger Mall on Benning Road. According to workers installing the sign in the photo above, the store will begin conducting business next Monday (July 7, 2014). Patrons of the nationwide chain, which operates in all of our 48 contiguous states, know that all items sell for $1 or less. Many may feel that that this is aAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-76751154865401545312014-06-18T13:30:00.004-04:002014-06-23T13:13:05.995-04:00DMV Connections... The 2014 USA World Cup Soccer TeamCongratulations to the USA World Cup Soccer team, which won their first match this week against Ghana. Their next match takes place Sunday at 6:00 PM against Portugal. This edition of DMV Connections recognizes which one of the following USA team members, who attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Prince George's County Maryland?
A. Kyle Beckerman
Courtesy mlssoccer.com
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335024860193723965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835162658329422441.post-6295878472833356992014-06-18T10:31:00.001-04:002014-06-18T13:33:36.930-04:00DMV Legal... Redskins Trademark Canceled by United States Patent and Trademark OfficeAccording to The Washington Post, the USPTO has canceled the Washington Redskins' trademark registration. CLICK HERE for more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08406496866544035593noreply@blogger.com