14th and Irving Street, NW
Thanks to Kendall for sending a Columbia Heights Wawa construction update “expected to open in Spring”:
T-105 days or so.
Columbia Heights
2436 14th Street, NW at Belmont
Aha!! A few weeks ago we noted that it looked like a new restaurant was coming to the former Creme space on 14th. And indeed one is – it’s gonna be Rooster & Owl. Despite the fact that the name will obviously be savaged in the comments, [Ed. Note: Personally as a fan of both roosters and owls, I’m rather keen on the name] this sounds very very promising. Their website says: (more…)
From MPD:
“At approximately 10:50 pm on 1/5/19, a victim was located in the 1500 Block of Benning Road, NE, suffering from an apparent gun shot wound. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to please call (202) 727-9099.”
“At approximately 3:30 am on 1/6/19, the Fifth District responded to the Unit Block of O Street, NW for the sound of gun shots. Upon arrival a victim was located suffering from an apparent gun shot wound. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to please call (202) 727-9099.”
A reader reported around 8pm Saturday:
“just heard what sounded like an automatic weapon firing off by 14/Irving. Anyone else reporting that? Heard from inside my apt.”
Another: “I drove right by this in an uber – heard the shots and saw 3 men running on Columbia road, almost hit them with the car. Around 8pm.”
1400 Irving St, NW on Irving Street
Just got word that an F45 Gym is coming to Columbia Heights in the former Signal Bank space on Irving Street, NW in the space just west of Lou’s City Bar.
F45 currently has a D.C. location at 1020 U Street, NW. Their website says:
“F45 Training is the new training technique leaving competition and clients gasping for air. F45 is the most innovative, challenging and systemised team training workout in the world. Come and train like the stars at F45 Training.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
1100 Harvard Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending: “VIP Parking at Cesar Rosario School.”
This rental is located at 16th and Monroe Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1250 / 1br – Great location 2 blocks from Metro: Large Basement in beautiful house (more…)
11th and Florida Ave, NW
Given the way 2018 has been concluding, about gave me a heart attack. Florida Avenue Grill is reopening January 1st, Thank God: (more…)
A reader reported at 9:50am:
“I live on the same block as the church and 20 min ago felt three explosions, rattle the windows of my apartment. I went outside and the street is blocked off to Oak NW, fire fighting at the Education building of he church. Hoping that everyone that was inside is alright.”
DC Fire and EMS reported:
“Cause remains undetermined. Church services not in progress when fire occurred.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Hi, so I’m not sure how I stumbled upon this a few weeks ago, but I did and I’ve been feeling selfish keeping it to myself ever since.
Are you ready? (more…)
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14th and Park Road, NW
Thanks to Melody for sharing last week:
“Only in Columbia Heights”
Ed. Note: Part of the awesome Nativity Scene seen in the Columbia Heights plaza every year.