1436 Park Rd, NW
Back in January 2012 I wondered why Pho 14 didn’t have a liquor license. Now they’re applying for one – the application lists hours for consumption as Sunday through Wednesday 11am – 9:30 pm and Thursday through Saturday 11 am – 10 pm.
2500 Georgia Avenue, NW
Though reminiscent of the lines at Compass Coffee the Banneker pool does now sell Frozenyo and Nathan’s Hot Dogs:
“Sign found on Kenyon between 13th and 14th NW”
UPDATE: Whoa – literally just got the following email – gotta be the same dog right?
“This morning I found a dog that was clearly someone’s pet. I have put it on my Facebook page but was wondering if you could put a pic on your blog as well? He was apparently lost yesterday and a kid tied him to a fence. This morning while walking my dogs between 13th and 14th NW on Kenyon Street he ran up to meet us. The cops had been called earlier because he was tied up and barking. I started to knock on doors to see if he belonged to someone but to no avail. I waited for an hour with the police for animal control to come but they were called out to another call and planned to just leave him. Because it was so hot I brought the little guy home with me and he is here until the humane society or someone can take him. He has been well taken care of and is very well behaved so I know he was someone’s pet. I will attach a picture and would love to get the word out. I hate that he is lost because he is such a sweet dog.”
UPDATE: Owners found!
Thanks to a reader for sending. MPD tweeted:
3410 11th Street, NW
3100 14th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the new signage for Chick Fil A coming to DCUSA at 14th and Irving St, NW.
“Dear PoPville,
One of our neighbors found gravy-covered rat poison in our alley this morning (the alley that abuts Trolley Park and runs between Monroe and Otis). Please remind your readers to be careful when walking their dogs.
I would not be surprised if this is connected to the woman who harassed the Alley Cat Allies lady a few weeks ago so aggressively that the police had to intervene.
My understanding is that it is illegal to put out rat poison in DC.”
Yesterday a reader sends the photos above:
“The first sign appeared two days ago, posted about a dozen times, in the alley between 11th and 13th in the 3500 block. Today, someone responded.”
Closeup of the second note after the jump. (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW
From Council Member Nadeau’s Office:
“Councilmember Brianne Nadeau will be convening a public meeting tonight (Wed 7/8) at 9pm with MPD and DPR to answer any questions parents may have about the incident yesterday at the Columbia Heights Community Center, what the response was from the government agencies, and the work we are all doing to keep our neighborhood safe.
What: Public meeting with MPD and DPR about incident at 14th and Girard
Who: Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, Third District MPD Commander Jake Kishter, DPR Chief of Staff John Stokes, other officials and representatives to be confirmed
When: TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 8, 9pm
Where: Columbia Heights Community Center (1480 Girard Street NW)
Tonight’s meeting will be a chance to bring community members together so we can get all the facts out, and bring some comfort to our residents.
The meeting will complement Councilmember Nadeau’s ongoing efforts to improve public safety in the neighborhood.
On Thursday, July 16 from 4-6pm, Councilmember Nadeau and Mayor Bowser will hold a meeting at the Columbia Heights Rec Center to discuss community concerns, including public safety. Immediately before the meeting, the Mayor and Councilmember will take a “Results Walk” with the Joint Roll Call team, a community-police collaboration supported by the Councilmember that meets weekly to share information about public safety concerns.
Councilmember Nadeau’s office is also working with the Department of Behavioral Health to focus their prevention services in areas of concern to Columbia Heights residents. Last week, DBH’s team was on site at Columbia Heights metro to provide support services. The office is also in the process of organizing several public safety walks and meetings at locations in the Ward, and other efforts with ANCs, MPD, and DPR to address ongoing concerns in the area. Last week, the Councilmember met with DPR Director Anderson to talk about the work they are doing to prevent violence among youth with the programming they do throughout the year. The Councilmember has been working closely with MPD throughout Columbia Heights on issues that have arisen this year as well.”
A reader reports around 12pm:
“Apparently there was some sort of “shoot out” near the Girard Street playground on 15th and Girard (by the rec center). While dozens of kids were playing… Police are at the scene.”
Update from OP:
“Two people (at least) were shooting at each other. One ran into the park and turned around and kept shooting at whoever was outside of the park…WHILE HE WAS IN THE PARK. Surrounded by little kids.”
Update from DPR:
“The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has temporarily closed Columbia Heights Community Center (1480 Girard St., NW) due to a police incident in the Columbia Heights area.
The playground and building are closed. Everyone is safe inside the center and parents have been notified. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is currently conducting an investigation in the area.
Constituents will be notified when the center has been given the “all clear.” No evening activities have been cancelled at this time.”