Columbia Heights

“I am frustrated and sickened by the amount of litter people throw out of parked cars”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live on the 1400 block of Chapin St NW and am frustrated and sickened by the amount of litter people throw out of parked cars on the street that’s strewn around the curbs and sidewalks. Any suggestions from others about how to get people to stop throwing their trash on the streets? There’s a trash can on the corner of 14th so people wouldn’t have to go far to a trash can. Calling upon neighbors who want a clean street to clean up the trash would help – but only for a couple of days. In 2 days, we’d be right back to the same state of trash everywhere. Is it ridiculous to think signs would work?

Thanks, From a frustrated neighbor.”

“Parked Cars Getting Smashed on Girard Street”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

For the past three to four weeks, I’ve been noticing parked cars that have been smashed on Girard Street NW between 13th St. and 14th St. There have been different cars parked in the same couple of spots on the street. Typically one or two cars are crushed and are likely totaled while another two or three cars look badly scraped or dented. This has been consistently happening lately with many different cars getting damaged. Across the street is a driveway and parking lot for a day care center. I can’t tell if this series of incidents is from some type of truck, a drunk driver, or something completely different.

By my count, this is the third incident over three weeks, but I was out of town for 6 days).

I just called the V Street Police Department, who couldn’t have been less helpful. I just wanted to see if this has been reported, and if anyone had anymore information!”

Feeling Like Dodge City Again in Certain Parts of Town But It’s Cool Since We Have Short, Selective Memories

By Prince Of Petworth

Shooting 12.26.17

“Dear PoPville,

Since i didn’t see this reported on the MPD alerts yesterday (or popville), thought i’d send it in.

I witnessed this shooting December 26th (yes, called it in); the footage is from our porch camera on New Hampshire near Spring Rd NW. Spoke at length with the officers, all 3 individuals were picked up a short time later (shooter and 2 fleeing). No one was wounded, and somehow no cars were hit either. This may have been part of a feuding gang battle last night in Park View / Columbia Heights / Petworth (specifically the shooting on Warder).”


via google maps

Ed. Note: The Mayor just had a press conference where: “Mayor Bowser and Chief Newsham announced the arrest of a suspect connected to three murders and at least one robbery in Ward 5.

James Mayfield, 18, of NE DC arrested and charged with 3 homicides: • Jamahri Sydnor, 17, on Aug 10 at 1400 block of Saratoga Ave NE • Jermaine Bowens, 38, on Dec 26 at 2200 block of Douglas St NE • Elijah Henry, 21, on Dec 27 at 1800 block of Bryant St NE

Also charged with an attempted robbery on Dec 26, and is a person of interest in at least 3 other recent robberies.”

Today’s Rental is a “Modern, clean and smartly finished 800 sq. ft. 1 bedroom”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 16th and Newton Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1700 / 1br – 800ft2 – More apt for your money, bright & sunny 1 bdr, utilities included!

Modern, clean and smartly finished 800 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment conveniently located near restaurants, supermarkets, parks, coffee shops, all of the Columbia Heights retail and Metro (convenient to subway & bus lines).

This apartment features an entry hall with room for bicycle storage, large bedroom with home office or yoga space, large bath with walk-in shower, and a combined kitchen/living space with lots of storage & serving areas, great for foodies and folks who like to host. While this apartment has it all, it rents unfurnished and is ready for your personal touches. (more…)

Choose Your Condo Names Wisely

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports:

“Graffiti’ed shot is from Sunday night but by Monday night they had cleaned it up — rather nicely I’d say. Defacer is 100% correct — this is one block East of Meridian Hill Park. Guess this naming gaff would’ve been funnier was if the seller was Compass.”

Today’s Rental has a Private Rooftop Terrace

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1354 Kenyon St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1850 / 505ft2 – Sunny Columbia Heights Studio- Private Rooftop Terrace

Great studio apartment is available on the top floor of a 5-unit historic townhouse, available now. Very sunny with three skylights and a back wall of windows. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, washer / dryer in unit, hardwood floors. The highlight of the unit is the private roof top terrace which is large enough to have a dining set and patio furniture. Located on Kenyon between 13th and 14th St. NW one block from the Target, Washington Sports Club, CVS, Giant grocery store, lots of great restaurants, and the Columbia Heights metro (Yellow and Green). Within one mile of Adams Morgan, Dupont, U St. Mt. Pleasant. Street parking. Prefer one year lease.”

“The way she kept going after it seemed vicious and cruel.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin

“Dear PoPville,

Last night my husband and I were walking home near Columbia and Harvard and I noticed a woman kicking something down the street. As we turned the corner I realized she was attacking a baby mouse (or rat…either way this thing was a baby). She was chasing it up and down the sidewalk kicking it every chance she could get until the mouse stopped moving. I couldn’t believe it. The way she kept going after it seemed vicious and cruel. (more…)

Today’s Rental is “Cozy and Convenient”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1515 Ogden Street, NW. The craigslist ad says:

“$1300 / 450ft2 – Cozy and Convenient Renovated Studio (All Utilities Included)

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Columbia Heights, just off the hustle and bustle of 16th Street NW, The Cromwell is the perfect place to experience the District lifestyle. (more…)

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