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In other Water News – We Got a Water Main Break in Columbia Heights

Published June 7, 2026 at 8:55AM | Updated June 7, 2026 at 11:33AM

photo by Daniel Mason

Thanks to Daniel for sharing with us around 8:30am Sunday morning:

“Sundressfest2026 being set up a block away and a water line burst at 11th and Columbia NW”

From Alert DC: “DC Water reports an emergency water outage in the 1100-1200 block of Columbia Road NW, due to a broken 12-inch water main. There are 100 homes and 4 hydrants affected. Restoration time is 6-8 hours.”

Ed. Note: Sundressfest takes place at Wonderland (11th and Kenyon St, NW) 11th Street NW, between Irving and Lamont Streets so this shouldn’t cause trouble for it. In fact knowing Sundressfest, this will only make for a more epic event. Have a safe fun time for all who attend!

Don Julio’s (Grocery/Pupuseria) Still Open in Columbia Heights!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 4, 2026 at 8:25AM

1460 Park Road, NW

Back in March we shared the sad news that the Proprietor of Don Julio’s (Grocery/Pupuseria) Passed Away. At the time we weren’t sure if Don Julio’s would be reopening or not. I’m happy to report that have indeed reopened! Go get your pupusas (and more) at your pleasure!

Mood District reopened “as a coffeeshop/coworking space” in Columbia Heights!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2026 at 10:45AM

3582 13th Street, NW

Thanks to Alex for sending:

“Hey just letting you know, Mood District on 13th in Columbia Heights is back open. It had been somewhat of a convenience store and closed last year, but reopened recently as a coffeeshop/coworking space with wifi with expanded outdoor space hidden in the back. (more…)

Big Smoke Plume Spotted in Columbia Heights from a Carbque

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2026 at 9:10AM | Updated May 31, 2026 at 1:18PM

Thanks to J. for sending: “14th and Euclid St NW at 8:30 am. Can’t tell what house or building it’s coming from though.” (more…)

#car b que

OK – Fountains Flowing Again at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – “leak found and repaired”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 22, 2026 at 9:45AM

Fountains Currently Back ON

Thanks to April for sharing the photo above at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park and to David (and others) for passing on the update from the National Park Service: (more…)

Meanwhile at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – Fountains Currently OFF

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2026 at 1:05PM

16th Street between Euclid and W Street, NW

Here we go again…

“Dear PoPville,

Just walked through Malcolm X and the fountains are off already. Weather related or already broken again?”

If history is a judge…

STAY TUNED.

#Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

Deluxe Bar coming next to CherCher on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2026 at 8:25AM

3606 14th Street, NW from the PoPville archives

Sweet. CherCHer opened next door at 3608 14th Street, NW back in 2023. The liquor license placard for Deluxe Bar coming next door says: (more…)

Los Hermanos Building For Sale in Columbia Heights But Fear Not

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 19, 2026 at 10:30AM

1426-1428 Park Road, NW

Thanks to Campbell for sending from the window at Los Hermanos in Columbia Heights.

Fortunately the listing says: “”We’re selling the building and will continue operating Los Hermanos as long-term tenants.” – Aris & Ray Compres”

Whew but stay tuned for more info as it is learned.

#signs of the times

Yo!! Check Out This “Persian brunch in Columbia Heights!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2026 at 11:45AM

“Hidden gem Persian brunch in Columbia Heights! Perfectly cooked yolks, prepared three ways! 🍳🍴”

Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Now there’s brunch at Persian restaurant KooKoo – menu looks good. the menu looks really good with a Persian shakshuka 🤤”

Check out that menu: (more…)

YO!! Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park Fountains “Fully functioning and look lovely!!” Bottom Section reopens to public

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2026 at 9:15AM

16th Street between Euclid and W Street, NW

Ed. Note: We got our first sneak peek of the fountains flowing during testing on May 7th. Hopefully they stay on for the whole season now. Fences first went up in late December 2025.

Thanks to all who sent us photos yesterday and this morning: “Miracle of Miracles! Flowing and open to the public tonight at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, Thursday evening. It was fenced off and not flowing this past weekend when I stopped by. This is lovely.”

MANY MORE Photos of the fountains filled and flowing: (more…)