Columbia Heights

“These decisions have real and lasting impacts on the health, safety, and well-being of our communities”

By Prince Of Petworth


Rendering for 16th St NW & Crescent Pl NW

From a press release:

“ANC 1C Commissioners Disappointed By BZA Decision on Meridian Development Project

Look to Office of Planning and Zoning Commission to Address Ongoing Concerns

The BZA voted on Wednesday, July 25th, to approve two special exceptions for the Meridian development project (BZA App. 19689). ANC1C has opposed this project seven times as it has worked its way through the review process, beginning in 2015. The community’s opposition rests on the size and scope of the project, which would bring 110 luxury residential units, a 9,600 square foot conference center, and underground parking to the currently tree-covered lot in the Meridian Hill Historic District.

ANC1C’s long-standing opposition has been driven by overwhelming community objections and concern’s about the project’s impacts. ANC1C is also concerned that Meridian International, a non-profit leadership organization that is headquartered in the adjacent historic John Russell Pope mansions, is not a private school – a key requirement they must satisfy in order to obtain the relief needed for the conference center. (more…)

Pho coming to/now open at 11th and Fairmont!?! Bun DC Gotta Be Any Day on Sherman Ave Too! Check out their menu

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Fairmont Street, NW

S reports:

“pho coming to 11th and Fairmont!! Wondering if it’s the same as Pho Viet on 14th!”

Updates as they get closer to opening, and based on their Bun DC website don’t appear to be affiliated with Pho Viet on 14th.

Ed. Note: This still could be huge.

Ed. Note part two As to the status of Bun DC the new sister restaurant to Pho Viet on 14th, they’re new website (thanks to Mark for sending) is live: (more…)

“Hopefully won’t be long now.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Rick Servoss for sending:

“Underground utilities serving the Meridian Hill fountains have been scanned. Hopefully won’t be long now.”

Ed. Note: Back in May we learned that “The Meridian Hill Park fountains are currently non-functional and in disrepair due to a broken supply waterline”. Updates when the water starts flowing.

Hopefully we’ll get to see this again soon, stay tuned:

“we now know of at least *three* instances of ICE activity last week in NW D.C.” Protest Planned for 5:30pm in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


via Facebook

Thanks to all who messaged over the weekend. From ICE OUT of DC!! rally and community response:

“Today at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Columbia Heights Fountain, 14th St & Park Rd NW

Last week, ICE conducted at least three raids in Northwest DC, including an apartment raid in Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights where they indiscriminately arrested any undocumented folks they could find. ICE agents ultimately detained nine people, including those who live in the building **as well as passersby on 16th Street.** ICE also entered a private home near Georgia Avenue and detained two people, and detained a person having dinner on 14th Street, reportedly with collusion from DC police. (more…)

“CivicFest combines music, dance, public art, workshops and volunteer opportunities to inspire people to work together for the long term across class, race, and ideology”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

CivicFest combines music, dance, public art, workshops and volunteer opportunities to inspire people to work together for the long term across class, race, and ideology. Building a more equitable DC, and by extension a better world, often begins with a single touchpoint. CivicFest aims to provide that. (more…)

Today’s Rental is a “Spacious English Basement Apartment in Columbia Heights”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Harvard and 14th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1725 / 1br – 900ft2 – Spacious English Basement Apartment in Columbia Heights

Spacious 1 bedroom english basement apartment available in townhouse in Columbia Heights.

Nestled on Harvard NW in between 14th and 15th streets, 2 blocks from the yellow/green metro, one block from FOUR bus routes, easily walkable to Target/Marshalls, Giant, Streets, Trader Joe’s, Yes Organic, Meridian Hill Park, and all of the good stuff on 14th/U street corridor. (more…)

Heads Up Coupe Fans – New Hours “for the next month or so to revamp our operating systems”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Kristen for sending. Starting July 11th:

“We are taking the time in the next month or so to revamp our operating systems (including a brand new POS system) and make changes to better your customer experience and The Coupe as a whole. We are excited about these changes and hope to continue serving you your coffee, breakfast, and cocktail during the following hours: (more…)

Massive “Blast” in Columbia Heights around 10pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Last night I got an update from DC alert saying that something occurred and that there were road closures on the 2700-2800 block of 14th Street. My husband rode by it in his way home from work around 10:30 pm and Said there were multiple cop cars, K-9s, ambulance, etc… he also said there were many people gathered around the scene.”

Got a few messages about this but thanks to Gustavo for sending photos of the damage from 14th and Fairmont St, NW. “Some kids put an M80 or the equivalent in that newspaper box. I believe that cars in traffic on 14th were also damaged.”

One reader in the rant revel said it was a sound “that was something between nuclear bomb and the slamming of the lid on a 100 ft tall garbage bin.” (more…)

8 Residents Displaced After Major Fire in Columbia Heights Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Columbia Road, NW. Photo by DC Fire and EMS

From DC Fire and EMS:

“2nd Alarm Fire now 3000 block 11th St NW. Heavy fire rear porches in 2 two story row houses that has extended inside and into attics. No injuries at this time”

“Update 2nd Alarm 3000 block 11th St NW. Radiant heat also ignited roofline and cornice of home on Columbia Rd across the alley from the fire. We have contained that and extinguishing pockets of fire in original buildings.”

“2 Alarm Fire 3000 block 11th St NW under control. We have 6 confirmed displacements needing assistance from @RedCrossNCR. 2 additional residents from house on Columbia Rd. displaced but making alternate living arrangements. Firefighters undergoing decontamination and rehab.” (more…)

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