Columbia Heights

JPMorgan Chase Bank coming to Columbia Heights. Where?!? Also coming to Logan Circle and others

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Park Road, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending: “Chase is opening a branch in Columbia Heights. Perhaps the vacant Vitamin Shoppe store?”

The Washington Post story says:

“Seven of the 70 planned branches have already received regulatory approval. They include sites in the District’s Columbia Heights, Logan Circle and Georgetown neighborhoods, one branch near McPherson Square Metro station, one in the District’s Ward 7 east of the Anacostia River, one in Bethesda and two in Arlington.”

Previously we had heard that an Old Navy could be coming to DC USA. More recently I’ve heard a Gap, Gap Kids and/or a Michael’s crafting store. Stay Tuned. And since we’re talking about Columbia Heights retail yadda yadda yadda Wawa!!

Today’s Rental is “the perfect apartment for you to PLAY. LIVE. STAY.”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1375 Fairmont St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1680 / 1br – 505ft2 – 1/BD 1/BA, Metro accessible, walk to Target, Giant, Trader Joe’s

Columbia Uptown

Welcome to Columbia Uptown Apartments! Conveniently located near the culturally diverse areas of U Street and Adams Morgan you are a short walk to the Columbia Heights Metro stop, and a variety of shopping and dining options. We’re pet friendly too! With beautifully renovated one and two bedroom options, we’re sure to have the perfect apartment for you to PLAY. LIVE. STAY.

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MPD Reports Shots Fired in Columbia Heights around 14th and Columbia

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots in the 2900 block of 14th Street NW. Officers have located several shell casings, but at this time there have not been any shooting victims located. Officers and detectives on the scene continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or can anonymously text to 50411.”

The great CoHi cleanup is this Saturday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Look, I realize many people don’t like the abbreviation CoHi. Fine. I hear you. This event is a post about cleaning up the neighborhood. Nothing more, nothing less. If you must express some frustration – you may have at it here. Thanks for understanding. Violators will be dealt with promptly and harshly by order of the Prince of Petworth.

“Dear PoPville,

Several months ago I was in touch about Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, whose flagship event took place on Kingman Island in September. You very kindly shared info about it with your readers, and we ended up getting more than 500 volunteers to pick up 4000+ pounds of trash!

I was so inspired by the event (and appalled by all the trash I saw that same day all around Columbia Heights) that I decided to do a similar cleanup in the neighborhood.

Columbia Heights has a pretty serious trash problem. Plastic bottles, aluminum cans, straws, lids, and more line nearly every sidewalk. But on Saturday, April 21— the day before Earth Day– residents and friends will take to the streets and show the neighborhood (and the planet) a little love. Volunteers will go out in teams to pick up trash and litter at The Great CoHi Cleanup. Sign up to volunteer on Eventbrite and follow the Facebook page for news and updates leading up to the event. Trash bags and gloves will be provided; but bring a reusable water bottle and wear a green shirt if you have one!”

Good News For Bad Saint – Sidewalk Café Coming!!; Looks Like Odd Provisions Adding a Patio Too

By Prince Of Petworth


3226 11th Street, NW

Kent Boese, Candidate for DC Council Ward 1 • Chairperson of ANC1A, tweeted us the good Bad Saint news yesterday:

“Received notice that @badsaint_dc has applied for permit to have 10-seat outdoor sidewalk café. I look forward to supporting this application at May @ANC1A meeting.”


across the street at 11th and Lamont St, NW

And Elle asks:

“Odd Provisions building a patio? Could they become the Glen’s of 11th St??”

CONFIRMED: Wawa Coming to Columbia Heights, Will Be Taking Over the Potbelly, Pete’s and Five Guys Retail Spaces!!

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Irving Street, NW

Whoa – massive update on that Wawa coming to Columbia Heights. A commenter wrote in the original post:

“I just spoke with my friend who work at pizza place next to five guys Columbia height metro station. His workplace along with other store there (five guys, potbelly, etc) will soon close and replaced by wawa.” (more…)

“Beware credit card skimmers at Target!”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Irving St, NW

Matt Singerman reports:

“Target I got hit with a bunch of fraudulent charges totaling close to $1200 after shopping at your store at 3100 14th St NW in DC. You may want to check your self-checkout machines!

PoPville beware credit card skimmers at Target!”

Kindness in Meridian Hill Park

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Thundercheese

“Dear PoPville,

Our sweet (and diabetic) yellow lab had a severe and unexpected seizure in Meridian Hill Park. It was so sad and panicky for me and I felt absolutely helpless. A few fellow dog owners stepped in with incredible kindness and generosity. Specifically, a huge thank you to the woman who gave us her dog’s food after we went through the extra treats I had brought and ran across the street to get more treats to help bring her out of her shock, and to the woman who called us an Uber from her account. I don’t know what I would have done without you.

We’re at the vet’s now and she’s stabilizing, largely due to the kindness of others. We’d love to reimburse the Uber cost and to say thanks (extra treats for their dogs that lost some of their playtime)! Can you help us get in touch?”

Please email [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

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