Hospitality_Recreation

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The mansion at the corner of 1120 Rhode Island Ave. NW is being converted into eight condos. The homes at Newport Tower range in size from 500 to 675 square feet and are priced from $349,000 to $424,000.

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@Chart text:The condos at Newport Tower will be similar to those built at a Lock 7 project at 1221 12th St. NW. and will include custom kitchens, restored heart pine flooring, stained-glass transoms and energy-efficient windows.

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@Chart text:The condos at Newport Tower will be similar to those built at a Lock 7 project at 1221 12th St. NW. and will include custom kitchens, restored heart pine flooring, stained-glass transoms and energy-efficient windows.

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Courtesy of Case Design/Remodeling Using a space-saving microwave and installing cabinets that extend to the ceiling are ways to find extra space in a small kitchen.

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Some design solutions may involve moving walls, as was done for this family kitchen. (Photograph courtesy of Case Design/Remodeling)

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Van Metre Homes is building 159 condominiums at Mercer Park Metropolitan Flats and Towns at Stone Ridge in Aldie. The homes have 1,000 to 2,534 finished square feet, with base prices from $199,990 to $309,990.

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The Page model features an open family room, center-island kitchen and breakfast area on the main level. The Page has 1,800 square feet and is priced from $272,990.

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The 1840s Accokeek plantation home known as Bellevue is on the market for $949,000. The home, which sits on more than 10 acres, has four bedrooms and two full baths. A guest house and Greek folly on the property offer additional bedrooms and baths.

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The eat-in kitchen has hardwood floors and a fireplace as well as updated features, including black appliances and granite counters. The room's two-story cathedral ceiling lends an airy feel.

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Congressional gold medals are displayed before being presented to young men and women filing in at the beginning of their awards ceremony Wednesday at the Cannon House Office Building. The 276 youth were honored for completing 400 hours of voluntary public service activities, 200 hours each of personal development and physical fitness activities, as well as an expedition and exploration activity. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III has said that "National Harbor is the perfect location for this high-end $1 billion entertainment complex," in speaking of a casino recommended for the site. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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The shelves at Havana Connections cigar shop in Richmond show the many varieties of premium cigars, which aficionados liken to fine wine or craft beer. They say the range of cigar sizes and shapes makes across-the-board standards almost impossible. (Associated Press)