From a fundraising challenge for the Special Olympics to a carpet store near Logan Circle, there’s a lot being discussed on Washington-area blogs. Here are some of the latest posts around the region.
- A decline in malls: More than 40 percent of enclosed malls in the Washington area are closed or are closing. Greater Greater Washington has a map with information on the status of 31 malls in the region.
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Rappelling down a hotel: A fundraising challenge is offering participants the chance to rappel down the Hilton Crystal City. ARL Now reports that people can win the prize if they raise at least $1,000 for the Special Olympics of Virginia.
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Southeast D.C. townhouses: A mixed-income community in Near Southeast Washington has sold out all of its townhouses. JD Land reports that the Capitol Quarter will include between 100 and 150 market-rate houses.
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Interview with a textile-shop owner: A carpet store owner discusses the challenges of running a small business in the District. Borderstan has an interview with Timothy Paul, owner of Timothy Paul Carpets & Textiles in the Logan Circle area.
