Rhode Island Avenue Corridor : Development News

The food incubator's racing to open within the next two weeks.

MGM Roast Beef is adding outdoor seating that will hold an additional 40 customers.

DC officials dedicated the park to the Godfather of Go-Go Aug. 22, on what would have been Brown's 78th birthday.

Yoga teacher will open a temporary studio in Woodridge to bring fitness and relaxation to the masses. Bonus: the studio sits atop local coffee roaster Zeke's.

The Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School is moving to Edgewood and will add more students to its rolls.

The panel touted as exploring "new development frontiers" didn't exactly deliver said frontiers, but tidbits from existing markets in the District are enticing.

The polar vortex has slowed down construction but the 42,000-square-foot, $15-million center should be ready in about a year's time.

A Brookland couple has purchased and repurposed a 36,000-square-foot warehouse into artists' studios, small businesses, and a vintage furniture store.

Three competing designs for the public art component of Chuck Brown Park are being presented to the public.

Personal trainer Larry Carroll, Sr., is putting the finishing touches on a new gym on Rhode Island Ave NE.

The Public Option, a new restaurant from a local entrepreneur, is coming to Rhode Island Ave NE in spring 2014.

The family-owned business says its aging building is in dire need of its upcoming facelift.

The District is making strides in its efforts to construct a permanent,  memorial to legendary guitarist/singer Chuck Brown, "the Godfather of Go-Go," having issued RFPs for the design-build of the central memorial plaza and for the art installation that will serve as a reminder of his cultural legacy.

Chef Oliver Friendly opens two food businesses, Eat & Smile Catering, and The Bespoke Kitchen, an occasional supper club, at 2212 Rhode Island Ave NE.