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3100 14th St NW entrance on Park Rd, NW

The universal is a magical place. After mentioning Senor Chicken earlier I was thinking to myself – what the hell is going on with that spot. And I log onto my email this morning and one of the first things I see is this note:

“It appears that Señor Chicken on Park Rd in. Columbia Heights is rising from the ashes as…a restaurant?”

Awesome. Only the demo permit has been posted but we’ll definitely keep our eyes peeled for the building permit. Maybe it’ll be the Banh Mi and Sushi spot we heard about back in 2013. Stay tuned.


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This rental is located at 1334 Belmont St, NW. The listing says:

“After less than three months in this beautiful apartment, my fiance and I are relocating to the west coast for a job opportunity. But our loss can be your gain! Our 14th/U St. area 1 BR is perfect for a couple or a single person looking for a lot of space. Located on the first floor of a boutique condo building, it comes with:

-A large, private patio
-A working gas fireplace
-Brand new hardwood floors (our landlord replaced them right before we moved in)
-Vaulted ceilings in the living room
-A large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a gas range
-Washer/dryer in unit
-4 closets (including a walk-in in the bedroom).

It’s also pet-friendly!

The location is unbeatable – a 5 minute walk from the U St. metro, 3 grocery stores, tons of gyms and boutique fitness studios, a dozen bus lines, and the 14th and U St. corridors (which include countless bars, restaurants, and shops).

We’ve loved living here and are very sad to leave this place. If you are interested or want more information, please let us know! We’d like someone to move in during January but are flexible on the exact date. If necessary, we may be able to provide partial furnishings for the apartment.”

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You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,400/Mo.


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A good Samaritan writes:

“Found outside of 3579 13th St NW (it’s still there). Saw an Amazon box discarded near the area so this may be product of package theft. Unfortunately, did not see a second shoe anywhere.”


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11th and Monroe St, NW

A reader reports:

“I checked with folks in the park and it’s a memorial for one of the park regulars, a man folks called Scooby. He had been in the hospital for awhile for a heart problem.”


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Photo by PoPville flickr user slatifolia

“Dear PoPville,

While my family was out on vacation (12/19-12/26) someone broke into our parked car on the northwest corner of monroe st and holmead place NW in columbia heights. Unfortunately, due to our relocation to that area, we had left some important documents in the trunk of our vehicle including birth certificate, passports, a handful of financial documents documents (though we had jewelry in the bag as well, I presume those will not be found). We are taking steps to protect ourselves by closing accounts; nevertheless, putting out this notice in the event a neighbor comes across delicate documents that may have been dumped in the trash in that area. We would love to recover the birth certificates in particular.

I can be reached either by email at [email protected] or phone at 202-854-1373.”

Ed. Note: Please, no need for judgement here. Obviously a mistake was made. This is known. If you happen to see any passports or birth certificates laying around or blowing down the street – just contact IK above. You can feel sanctimonious on reddit if you just can’t contain yourself. Thanks.


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via google maps

From MPD:

“On Saturday, December 27th, at about 12:45 A.M., the complainant (an adult male) was walking through an alley in the 1400 block of Girard Street, NW, when he was approached by eight individuals. The subjects surrounded the complainant, and one of them displayed a handgun and demanded his property. When the complainant did not immediately comply, several of the suspects began to strike him, and one of them took his backpack containing his iPhone, U.S. Currency, and items of clothing. The suspects then fled. (more…)


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A reader writes:

“I am helping my older dad find his lost calico cat, Kitty. He hasn’t seen her since Thursday, December 17th on the 1300 block of Perry Place NW between 14th St. and Holmead Place in Columbia Heights. She is an indoor cat and she might have gotten out when he went to bring the mail inside. Kitty is an 11-year-old spayed female black, orange and white calico with long fur, white paws and a black nose.

Anyone can email me with information at [email protected], or text or call me at 202-744-2367. I don’t live in the area anymore (sadly) and I’m just helping my dad find the cat, but I will be able to manage any responses and send my brother to pick up the cat if anyone finds her.”


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From an email:

We’re partnering up with DC Brau for a beer-paired Festivus-themed dinner complete with aluminum pole, prix fixe meat loaf dinner with DC Brau beer pairings, and personal cards to air your grievances. Gonna be a great night!

We will be offering a 3-Course Prefixe Meatloaf* Dinner for $20. ADD $12 and we will pair each course with a DC Brau Beer (That’s 4 bucks a beer, no grievances there)! *Vegetarian (non-vegan) option will be provided”


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