Just a quick reminder that the first PoP cleanup will be this Saturday at 10:30am. Let’s meet outside the Petworth metro near the leaf sculpture at the corner of Georgia and New Hampshire.
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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From yesterday’s comments:
“So where would you suggest a DC neophyte go for a metal/punk scene? I’ve been to Black cat, DC9, Velvet Lounge and still nothing.”
Any metal/punk fans out there?
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In March we learned of a rash of stolen packages in Columbia Heights. From the CH Listserv it seems the suspect may have been caught do to the work of a good Samaritan:
“Package thiefs have been arrested. At 3pm today I saw the same woman and a guy forcefully open front door of our building and pick up two packages from foyer
I called 911 and followed them for 45 minutes to corner of 16th and Florida where cops finally stopped them. Thiefs took items out of boxes in alley by 1101 then zig zagged many blocks before they realized I was STILL following them. There, they removed some more items before eventually being arrested.
They are being charged with breaking in and entering, mail theft, etc. I will be called to court to act as a witness. Officer stated that thiefs most likely will also receive stay away order for this neighborhood.
By the way, during my pursuit I had to call 911 twice as I did not see ONE police officer from 1101 all the way to 16th and Florida due to fewer police on duty becuase of Emancipation Day(holiday).”
Nicely done. And if you want a good laugh here is the story related to the photo above.
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Your caption in the comments. Winner (PoP t-shirt) announced Friday.
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I’ve Found rediscovered the greatest Condo/Apartment name evah!
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I love the fact that I get tips like this:
“On Havard street, just North of Lanier Place, on the north side of Harvard street, there is an elevated sidewalk. I do not quite understand it, as the sidewalk must be somewhat inconvenient if you live there, but it looks cool, has nice vantage points and is somewhat landscaped. I wonder what the thinking/history was behind it.”
I think this is what the reader was talking about. It really is quite cool. The backside hits the alley behind Irving Hobart in Mt. Pleasant.
From above:
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“Dear PoP,
I live in Columbia Heights and work in Van Ness, and split my commutes between walking, the H2, and riding my scooter. Unfortunately the construction on Park Road has made my scooter commute miserable! Any idea when they’re planning on being finished?”
Hmm, we addressed this same question back in January. At the time the construction was slated to be completed in February. Clearly work is still being done between Hiatt and at least 16th Street. Anyone know the new time frame? I’ll email Councilmember Graham to see what he knows.
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I like how the clay pots and bushes seem to be forming a protective perimeter around the tree in the middle.
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DCFD represent!
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This could be a potential re-PoP but I really like the detail up top as well as the curved rooms on the first two floors.