Signs and places on the Pike, spring 2017

Views from the middle of Columbia Pike.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

Arlington Presbyterian Church

The Arlington Presbyterian Church building, which is over 100 years old, has been sold. It will be demolished, and a 173-unit affordable housing apartment complex, to be named Gilliam Place, will be erected on the site, to be developed by the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing. The church has moved to temporary quarters, and will still be using the space in some form after the construction has been completed. Stone from the church will be incorporated into the facade of the new building.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

Construction, 4700 block of Columbia Pike

A new apartment complex, that will also incorporate some retail stores at street level, is being constructed in the 4700 block of Columbia Pike.

It is on the site where the second Bob and Edith's Diner was (there have also been numerous other business on this site).

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

Spring views on the Pike

These views along Columbia Pike are by CPDP intern Moises Gomez.

The white-clad Ethiopian women had just attended a pre-Easter ceremony at the facilities of ECDC, the Ethiopian Community Development Council.

Open Mic on the Pike

Cafe Sazon on Columbia Pike hosted an all-originals open mic night by local musicians, Mic on the Pike. A dozen or so artists performed a range of musical styles, including blues, jazz, folk, country, flamenco, and multi-media quartet that had their lead singer skyped in live from Tokyo, over 7,000 miles away.

Thanks to Claudia Salazar, Adriana Torres, and the Cafe Sazon staff for their gracious hosting of this eclectic cultural offering.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

Portraits: 34th annual Ethiopian Christmas celebration at ECDC

These portraits are from the annual Ethiopian Community Development Council's (ECDC) Christmas celebration.

Thanks to Dr. Tsehaye Teferra and his wonderful staff for hosting this community festival.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf

Dr. Tsehaye Teferra