Columbia Heights

IHOP in Columbia heights has been CLOSED FOR DAYS. Calls Go Unanswered. Looking Like an End of an Era…

By Prince Of Petworth


3100 14th Street, NW at Irving opened here back in 2010

Ed. Note: Our phone calls to the restaurant went unanswered today. Today’s hours are listed at 6am-9pm.

“Dear PoPville,

Hearing that IHOP in Columbia heights might be closed. Owner of Sabeh across the street said it’s been days since they have been opened and customer have been coming to them instead. Didn’t see any official closed signage.”

My God I gasped when I read this. Truly. I supposed most don’t remember anymore but when we broke word of this IHOP coming to Columbia Heights, it was MASSIVE news. (more…)

Readers Report Multiple (15+) Gun Shots Fired near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park around 1:20pm Today (Tuesday) MPD confirms “evidence of a shooting and destroyed property”

By Prince Of Petworth


National Guard troops spotted at entrance (15th and Euclid St, NW) of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park on Sunday afternoon.

“Dear PoPville,

There was a shooting – I swear 15+ shots – around 1:20pm right at the meridian hill/malcolm x park entrance on 16th and Euclid. Terrifying. I thought it was fireworks because there were SO many shots in a row.”

Another reader writes:

“Another (shooting) at 17th and Euclid NW about an hour ago. (1:25pm)”

MPD tells me via email: (more…)

Concluding Sandwich Monday with an Appreciation Post – Odd Provisions is AMAZING!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ted Eytan

Speaking of sandwiches – this is a reminder that Odd Provisions at 11th and Lamont Street, NW is amazing. And very well priced!! I got a ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun for like $8.50 and it absolutely hit the spot. If you are sleeping on their sandwiches, like I was, WAKE UP – so, so good. Head straight to the deli counter in the back.

For those who are unfamiliar: (more…)

ALERT, ALERT, ALERT – Action at the old Makan/Meridian Pint space in Columbia Heights!!

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Park Road, NW

Thanks to Max for sending Monday afternoon:

“Old Makan/Thirsty Crow Spot – Chairs Being Moved In. Just saw this as I was walking through the neighborhood. Wasn’t sure if there was something new going in? They were clearly bringing quite a few seats in to the space.”

OK, as I told my Patreon supporters in a PoPville plus + post – please join us there if you want to learn the earliest scoop on things – plus you’ll help ensure PoPville survives for another 10 years!! I digress, but seriously, join us if you are able. Anyway, I hear that a new beer bar/restaurant along the lines of what Meridian Pint did is coming to the space!! The deal wasn’t signed when I first heard about it so didn’t want to post about it here yet. But this is a good sign that maybe it is happening. STAY TUNED. And get the early, early word here. Cheers and fingers crossed on this one!!

ICYMI: Makan and Thirsty Crow closed here in 2025.

Meridian Pint closed here in 2019.

Check Out These Incredible Photos from 2002 of the Old Bi-Rite Super Market in Columbia Heights.

Continuing Coverage of the Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Fountains Cont. “Water seems maybe clearer?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Todd for sending the latest yesterday (Thursday) afternoon around 2:30pm:

“Water seems maybe clearer? Closure signs appear to be down.”

And so concludes this week’s continuing coverage from Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park.

Stay tuned for coverage from Slurpee Park next week.

John shared some background in 2025: (more…)

Continuing Coverage of the Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Fountains Cont. “Lower Level Reflecting Pool Temporary Closure”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Todd for the update yesterday afternoon:

“As of 3:15/3:30 today. There are workers cleaning—looks like they are vacuuming the bottom of the pool. The water is clearer. If the signs are accurate, the work is expected to take a week”

More photos below: (more…)

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