Columbia Heights

“I want to tell you about a near death experience I had while riding one of those electronic scooters.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Carl

“Dear PoPville,

I want to tell you about a near death experience I had while riding one of those electronic scooters.

I was riding up 14th in the bike lane with a green light ahead. As I was passing by Girard St, a mid sized car traveling the opposite direction came barreling down 14th St and without stopping took a left on Girard cutting me off. Just a second from a direct impact, I jumped off the scooter and fell to the ground, narrowly missing what could have been a fatal encounter. I’m scuffed up but the situation has me pretty shaken up.

Wondering if any your readers have had similar terrifying situations on these scooters? My hunch is that the driver never saw me due to the lack of light/size of me on a scooter vs the size of a bike.

Would you ride a scooter again if you were me? (more…)

“the officer did not collect information from the driver of the car and simply stated I fell of my bike”

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoPville,

I was in a bike accident last Tuesday (August 7) around 6pm at 14th St NW and Monroe in Columbia Heights. I was cut off by a car, breaked really hard, my bike skid, and I took a pretty bad fall that ended with a bloody forehead, a bum knee, and an evening in the ER. I’m writing in because I finally got around to picking up the police report to realize that the officer did not collect information from the driver of the car and simply stated I fell of my bike, potentially “due to congestion on the road”. (more…)

The Coupe To Close for around 10 Days Starting August 26th at 4pm – Revamping the Space and the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The Coupe is going through some changes in the next month. We’ve had summer hours for about a month now (weekdays: 7a-2p; weekends: 7a-4p) and have been working diligently on some awesome projects that will not only better The Coupe for the customers and community, but also for our amazing staff.

On August 26th at 4pm, the Coupe will close down for just over 10 days. (more…)

Mark It – Bun DC (from the owners of Pho Viet, the A+ One) Opening August 25th!!

By Prince Of Petworth


2905 Sherman Ave, NW

YES Finally!! Thanks to Amanda for sending the good word on Bun DC‘s imminent opening:

“Bún DC is a family-owned restaurant serving authentic dishes from Sóc Trăng, Vietnam. Our recipes are inspired by memories of growing up and learning to cook in Southern Vietnam, and we are proud to share our culture with you at this quaint little restaurant in the nation’s capital.
Bún DC is the sister restaurant of Pho Viet–located at 3513 14th St NW, Washington, DC.”

Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)

Today’s Rental: “When in Doubt, Earn Your Prestige with Kenyon Clout”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1309 Kenyon Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$5595 / 4br – When in Doubt, Earn Your Prestige with Kenyon Clout

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THE HOME
• With over 3000 square feet of indoor living space and expansive outdoor space, this detached single family home couples the best of period detail and modern updates all in the heart of Columbia Heights, one of DC’s hottest neighborhoods. (more…)

Sticky Fingers in Columbia Heights will briefly close for a “space and menu refresh”

By Prince Of Petworth


1370 Park Rd, NW across the street from Giant

From an email:

“I’m writing to share the news that Sticky Fingers, D.C.’s original vegan eatery in Columbia Heights, will debut a modernized look and streamlined menu later this month. The award-winning bakery and cafe from Doron Petersan received a 2017 Great Streets Small Business Grant, and will put that investment toward the revived space. The grant is part of a competitive program that supports economic development in 13 corridors throughout the district, and assists small business owners in improving their storefronts and surrounding neighborhoods. (more…)

Today’s Rental “Note that this is a historic home, not updated with marble and jacuzzi tubs like you see on HGTV, but in good condition”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 11th and Park Road, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$5600 / 6br – Columbia Heights Row House – 6 Bedrooms, Porch, Yard & More!

AVAILABLE September 1st – Large Columbia Heights row house available in ideal 11th St. NW location! Sad to lose a great group of tenants, but grad school is done and they’re going their separate ways. Looking for a group of up to 6 tenants, not renting the rooms to individuals. The location is easily the best “feature” of the house, two doors down from Red Rocks Pizza, and a block or two from Meridian Pint, the Coupe DC and many more great spots to eat, drink and be merry. Also short walking distance from the Columbia Heights Metro and all of the amenities around it – grocery store, Target, etc.

The house also features: (more…)

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