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“PUPUSA FEST is back! Sunday, June 24, 8am-5pm.”

Published June 19, 2018 at 3:45PM

From an email:

“What do you get when you stuff a small corn “pancake” with cheese, beans, pork, and other items? A papusa! Papusas will again be the theme for Papusafest. This festival, hosted by the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Columbia Heights, features papusas which are handmade by the church’s largely Central American based parishioners.

The church will be selling papusas as early as 8 a.m. on Sunday June 24th, and for $5, you will get 2 papusas and a drink. All of the money raised during the event will support the church’s services and ministries. The church is located at 16th St and Park Rd NW. For more information visit here.”

Sister’s Mediterranean Corner Cafe coming to long vacant space formerly home to Coco Libre and Nani Kafe back in the day

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 18, 2018 at 10:22PM

Sherman and Harvard Street, NW

Man o man has this been a long time coming! The liquor license placard for Sister’s Mediterranean Corner Cafe posted at 2827 Sherman Avenue, NW says:

“New Class “C” Tavern offering Mediterranean food. The tavern will have 41 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 41 inside. Sidewalk Café with 56 seats.”

STAY TUNED.

Whoa, Panera closing in Columbia Heights – Heard Wawa’s Footsteps?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 18, 2018 at 1:15PM

Wowza, thanks to Tanyr for sending. Panera opened up in DC USA back in October 2011. Wawa related?

14th and Irving St, NW

End of an Era – Creme Closing on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 18, 2018 at 10:15AM

Thanks to Hannah (and Adam) for sending: “Just saw this sign up at Creme, such a shame!”

Back in 2014 Creme moved from U Street to 14th Street. Back in the day, Creme had one of the most legendary brunches in town. End of an era for many, for sure. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

2436 14th Street, NW

#end of an era

“We are also restarting the Friends of Meridian Hill group” Clean Up Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 14, 2018 at 4:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if you could please post about a volunteer cleanup/”revitalization” event we are having this Saturday in Meridian Hill Park. We are hoping to hold these events the third Saturday of every month, from 10 am – 1 pm, since a lot of the upkeep is needed on a consistent basis. (more…)

Sports Zone Elite Also Closes in Columbia Heights at DCUSA

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 14, 2018 at 1:45PM

Thanks to Amanda for sending: “Sports Zone on 14th St in the DCUSA Complex is gone and didn’t even leave a note.”

Back in February we noted there were two Sports Zones left in D.C. Anyone know if 1551 Maryland Avenue, NE is still open?

Three Juveniles Detained after Armed Robberies and Car Jacking in U Street/Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 14, 2018 at 9:30AM

From MPD:

“Good evening. At approximately 11:45pm on Wednesday June 13, members of the Third District responded to the 1300 block of U Street NW to investigate an armed robbery of a citizen. At approximately 11:48pm, we were alerted to an attempted armed robbery of a citizen in the 2900 block of 13th Street NW. As officers and detectives were investigating these cases, at 12:22am, an armed carjacking took place in the area of 13th and Irving Street NW. (more…)

“Any chance anyone knows anything on if it’s still going to be the Embassy location?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 12, 2018 at 10:02PM

“Dear PoPville,

Looks like they are finally starting work at the Ecuadorian Embassy on the corner of Euclid and 15th. I know there was a pretty major fire there back in September and it has been empty since. Any chance anyone knows anything on if it’s still going to be the Embassy location?”

Today’s Rental is a 1 bed for $1500 near the Petworth Metro

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 4, 2018 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 3654 New Hampshire Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1500 / 1br – 550ft2 – Great deal on a Beautiful Apartment By The Metro!

Great deal on a Beautiful Apartment By The Metro!
3654 New Hampshire Ave NW – 27, Washington, DC

$1500 per month
Available now
1 bed, 1 full bath
550 sq. ft.

Building and Surroundings (more…)

Shooting on 11th Street Last Night in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2018 at 1:30PM

via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Any info on this? Several police cars, ambulance, fire truck outside Wonderland Ballroom around 2:30am last night.”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently working a shooting that occurred in the 3200 block of 11th Street, NW. An adult victim suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital with a non-life threatening injury. There is a lookout for a black male, skinny, fade hair cut leaving in a green SUV type vehicle.

If you witnessed the incident or can share additional information we ask that you call our Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.”