Columbia Heights

Line Already Forming for Chick Fil A Opening Tomorrow in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader writes:

“730am… Are people camping out to be first customers tomorrow? Or is this line for something else?”

From a press release:

“Ten years after Chick-fil-A® opened its first licensee location in Washington, D.C., on the campus of Catholic University, the chain is continuing its expansion into the heart of D.C. The new restaurant in the DC USA Complex will open Nov. 4, bringing 100 new jobs, the chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year and the opportunity for community members to donate books that will benefit a local community organization.

After 12 years and more than $25 million in free food given away, Chick-fil-A’s “First 100” celebration continues to be the chain’s signature grand opening event, which transforms the restaurant grounds lot into a 24-hour community friendly party as the crowd awaits the opening. (more…)

Dear God

By Prince Of Petworth

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3228 11th St, NW

A reader reports:

“Either this is a very realistic Halloween decoration or they have a serious rat problem! Do you know if this place is vacant? In the mornings I always see a man loading up injera bread in a car, and I think he’s coming out of this place! This is next door to Bad Saint! Yikes!”

Ed. Note: You can file a complaint here. And look up addresses here.

New Mural in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for sending:

“There is a new mural in the alley on 11th street between Fairmont & Girard on the side of the new dry cleaners. Maybe now that there is something there, people will stop spray painting on the wall.”

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Columbia Heights Halloween Dog Costume Contest Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

2015 Halloween Contest

“What: Columbia Heights Halloween Dog Costume Contest
When: Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at 5:45 pm
Where: 11th and Park Road Dog Park Lot
Why: To support the newly formed 11th and Bark Dog Park nonprofit.

There is no cost for entry and a variety of awards being given out to dogs and their owners!

Prizes will be given for the following costumes:

Owner & Dog Combo
Most Original
Spookiest
Cutest”

Arrest Made in Last Tuesday Morning’s Shooting Homicide on Sherman Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in the homicide which occurred in the 2900 block of Sherman Avenue, Northwest on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at approximately 11:10 am.

Members of the Third District responded to a call for the sounds of gunshots. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim succumbed to his injuries on scene and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 38-year-old Marcus Manor of Northwest, D.C.

On Monday, October 26, 2015, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 28-year-old Kevin Chase of Northwest, DC. He was charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.”

Reader Reports on Sherman Ave “Tons of cops, ambulance, etc gathered and yellow tape everywhere.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Mark sends a photo of the scene:

“I counted 6 shell casings lying in middle of Sherman Ave, each w/ a DC Police evidence flag next to it. Windows of SUV shot out. here’s a photo of the scene – black SUV is one with windows shot out & casings around it.”

A reader reports just after 11:30am:

“Tons of cops, ambulance, etc gathered and yellow tape everywhere. Heard cop radio says something about a shooting on Sherman avenue, but didn’t get address. We were diverted from the road at about Girard. If that’s the case, Sherman has seen tons of shootings lately.”

Updates when/if more is known.

“The Emergency Alert says: 3D Shooting, 1126 hours, 2900 block of Sherman Ave NW, LOF Toyota Camry Gray in color, B/M early 20’s, dark colored hoodie, thin build, white sneakers.”

Update from MPD:

“At approximately 11:15 am this morning Third District Units responded to the report of a shooting in the 2900 block of Sherman Ave, Nw. The victim was discovered unresponsive when officers arrived on the scene.

Anyone with information related to this incident are asked to contact MPD at 202 727-9099.”

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