1405 Park Road, NW
Thanks to M. for sending word about Pro Nails and Spa: “They just opened this mani/pedi spa place on park road: (more…)
Columbia Heights
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday, while waiting for a court at Banneker, I overheard a group shaming pickleball players. They were making comments like, “Why are we even allowing them?” and “They should leave room for serious sport players.”
Beyond the “high school bully” tone, (more…)
Thanks to Analya for sending: “this puzzle exchange library popped up on Parkwood Place between Holmead and 14th st NW.” (more…)
ICYMI: Glorious photos and video of the cascading fountain flowing this morning at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park.
Thanks to Greg for sending the latest:
“They are laying the sod on the two upper fields at Meridian Hill Park this morning. Things are looking good.”
Thanks to Katie for sending a shot too: (more…)
photo by Anna K. Nelson
Back on April 20th we noted that water had returned to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park but at the time it was only at a trickle. This morning things are looking amazing!!
Thanks to Anna for sharing this absolute awesomeness: “The water is flowing in Malcolm X / Meridian Hill Park this morning! These images were taken from my 8th floor apt. on May 7 at around 7:30 am.”
To the video! (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW back in 2005
Boom! Thanks to all who passed on from the Bouldering Project:
“We’re excited to share some big news: Bouldering Project has signed a lease to open a second climbing gym in Washington, DC, located at DC USA Mall in Columbia Heights.
This new location, which will provide easy Metro access as well as ample parking, will offer expansive bouldering terrain, energizing fitness and yoga spaces, welcoming youth areas, and plenty of room to gather and hang out. (more…)
3704 14th Street, NW
“Mexican Seafood & Pizza Inspired by Mexico’s Coastal Communities.”
Anafre opened here in the before times back in 2019.
ICYMI: We spoke about what’s coming to the old French’s Cleaners next door last week.
Big news from Anafre: (more…)
3109 14th Street, NW
Thanks to A. for sending the Tropical Smoothie Cafe update in Columbia Heights:
“It’s taken a long time but the smoothie place in CH has finally opened. Will have to try it and see if Tropiboba is the next it thing 🤣” (more…)
3706 14th Street, NW near Red Derby
Thanks to Pat for sharing with us:
“The old French’s Cleaners at 14 and Spring NW that has been closed for 6 yrs is being converted into a bar.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
These two magnificent trees at the Chapin St NW entrance of the park has a pink ribbon on each of them.
This usually identifies trees that are to be cut down.
Let’s hope not! In my opinion they’ve cleared out enough of the trees and shrubs.”