13th and Monroe Street, NW
Back in 2104 I had posted that the Mt. Rona Baptist Church was for sale in Columbia Heights. I guess it sold, whoa. Thanks to Jay for sending updated photos: (more…)
Columbia Heights
3410 11th Street, NW between Park and Monroe
Changes continue for 11th Street in Columbia Heights. Earlier this week we learned that Maple would be closing at the end of the month and be replaced by an Italian restaurant. Of course when we first heard that KBC and then Good Silver had closed, folks were, rightly, super bummed. Time to get excited again!! Check out a sample menu below for the Queens English opening here mid-April:
And now have a look inside: (more…)
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Bullet holes from shots fired around midnight at 11th and Harvard St, NW
From MPD:
“Members of the Third District and the Violent Crimes Branch are currently investigating a Homicide/Shooting that occurred at about 6:30 PM this evening in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. An adult male was shot twice in the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
If you, or anyone you know, has information regarding this crime, we ask that you call the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”
Multiple readers later reported shots fired around 12am at 11th and Harvard St, NW. One reader reported around midnight:
“11-14 shots fired just now in the vicinity of 11th and Harvard/Columbia.”
Ed. Note: If you’re looking for real time reports as these events unfold you can follow us/send reports on twitter here and Facebook here.
3418 11th Street, NW
From Maple:
“After seven years in business, Maple will close at the end of March. Our last day will be March 30. We are extremely grateful for all of the wonderful people who came through our doors over the years. Thank you to the staff, customers, sales reps and vendors, and fellow business owners in Columbia Heights. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Members of the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division conducted a prostitution operation last night in PSA 408. Six adult males were arrested in the 3600 block of 14th Street, NW, and charged with Sexual Solicitation.”
Ed. Note: These arrests follow a recent crackdown with seven arrests here on February 6th and 6 more arrests March 4th.
Stuart reported on Saturday:
“Passing along that the Hi Market located at 15th and Fuller had a significant fire incident, with fire crew/ police on the scene. Seemed to occur this morning. Hopefully they will be able to recover and open in the near future. Very sad to see this store have to temporarily close and hope they are able to recover and re-open.”
DCFD reported from the scene: (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in the 1300 block of Monroe Street, Northwest.
At approximately 2:42 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Target in Columbia Heights is a constant struggle. It takes the upmost in mental fortitude to survive a seemingly quick trip.
I visited around 1:30p today for some dryer sheets and saw something that was ridiculous albeit not surprising. (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
We had a break in in the 1400 block of Perry Pl, and I was wondering if you could include the below on PoP in case anyone has any info:
We had a break in at our house last evening and at least 1 male entered our house and around 12:30am. The intruder, who entered multiple bedrooms, stole keys and stole one of our cars and a wallet, may have also tried other houses on the block. (more…)
14th and Spring Road, NW
Thanks to Peter for sending around 4pm.
Wait, is that a wolf seat cover? Oh yes, I do believe that is a wolf seat cover: (more…)