Columbia Heights

“We’re particularly gutted about both the bike and the laptop”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My house up on 14th and Quincy NW was recently robbed while all me and my roommates were asleep. The robber(s) ended up ripping the security bars off of a first floor window and got in through there. We think it must have been a single person, as pretty much only a bike and laptop was stolen. We’ve contacted police and are keeping a vigilant watch on craigslist and the MPD lost and found. Figured we’d appeal the the PoPville as well!

We’re particularly gutted about both the bike and the laptop. The laptop, which is a mid-2009 macbook in a white hard shell incase branded case belongs to my roommate. This laptop had all my roommates school work and photos on it, which she had not backed up.

The bike is a 2014 Felt Z85 that I bought for the purposes of the Bike to the Beach charity ride. It’s more or less brand new and is pretty much the stock configuration from when I got it from bicyclespace. The only unique identifiers would be the black and red Ibera bottle cages and the shimano clipless pedals.The left side of the top tube also has some light scratches on it from a fall.

If anyone sees the laptop or bike, please get in touch with me at dbmaydoney(at)gmail.com. I will buy anyone who helps recover the bike/laptop all the beers!”

“Pervert in Meridian Hill Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader writes on Saturday:

“I was just laying out in meridian hill park today at 4pm with a male friend. I am a female in a bikini. This man was hiding behind this tree, laying out long on his stomach like a sniper so he couldn’t be seen from my angle, taking photos from the ground in between my legs and of my butt. A group of women saw him. I confronted him and he ran away. I chased him across the park and got a few good photos. This happened in a very public area. Has anyone else reported this creep? What can I even do about this?”

Shanghai Tokyo Cafe coming this summer next to Sticky Fingers in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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1376 Park Road, NW

Back in April we saw a permit for a fast food restaurant in the former oxxo drycleaners space next to Sticky Fingers. Turns out it will be Shanghai Tokyo Cafe:

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Their website says:

“Opened in 2011, Shanghai Tokyo is the brainchild of Joe Chen, a life-long restaurateur with over 25 years of experience in the food service industry. The family-friendly environment is a choice Joe made because he wants everyone that visits Shanghai Tokyo to feel as comfortable dining with their family, as he does with his.

Every detail is well thought out, from every meal’s ingredients, to the atmosphere provided for his patrons. Joe wants Shanghai Tokyo to be your first choice for College Park restaurants, and will always make the effort to gain your trust and satisfaction.”

Check out their College Park menu here: ShanghaiTokyo_menu (PDF)

Coming this summer. Stay tuned.

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Rental of the Day is a 1 bed/1 bath for $1650 in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

1437 Spring Rd. Nw

This rental is located at 1437 Spring Rd. NW. The listing says:

“Bright sunny, recently remodeled condo with large bedroom.

-washer/dryer in unit
-dishwasher
-central a/c and heat
-large walk-in closet with built in shelving
-large bedroom close with built-in shelving
-gas stove and oven
-stainless steal applicances
-granite countertops
-jacuzzi bathtub
-gas fireplace
-high ceilings and crown moulding
-bike storage in building

close to 16th street buses, metro, bikeshare station, shopping, restaurants and bars.”

You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,650/Mo.

Terrible Accident at Meridian Hill Park Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

On Sunday (5/17) around 8:15 p.m. a man fell from the upper level of Meridian Hill Park, on 16th Street just south of Crescent Place. He landed on the concrete wall next to the sidewalk on 16th. According to witnesses, he was breathing when he landed and then stopped. I saw someone give him CPR until emergency services arrived and there were a number of shocked witnesses standing around – it was a grim scene. He was eventually taken away in an ambulance.

I can’t stop thinking about the victim and wondering whether he made it. :( There haven’t been any news reports as far as I can find. The drum circle was still in full swing up there at the time of the accident – did anyone else see it happen?”

On Sunday a reader tweeted us the photo above:

“16th St by Meridian Hill Park, 830pm. DCFD rescuing someone from terrace below big retaining wall”

PoPville Happy Hour at Acre 121 Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

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14th and Irving St, NW

Come out and say hi! I’ll be there from 5pm to 9pm(ish). And I’ll bring shirts (and some totes and onesies) for those who doubt their caption contest skills. It’s been a while so it should be fun. I plan on being coherent until 7ish so if we you want to have a serious chat get there early. If you just want to just shoot the shit – get there whenever you can. I’ll be wearing a gray PoPville shirt and a Bullets hat.

From Acre 121:

“Regular Happy Hour in effect 5-7pm

o Draft Beers, Wines by the Glass, and Well Liquors all $5
o Appetizer specials $5-$8”

Prince’s Redemption Cocktail Release

o Redemption Rye and Jefferson’s Bourbon Old Fashioned
o $6 all night

American Craft Beer Week with New Belgium

o Oatmeal IPA keg tapping
o Slow Ride Session IPA, Blue Paddle Pilsner drafts
o Ranger IPA cans
o Fat Tire bottles
o $5 all night

Live Music at 9pm (tentative start time)

o Bands include: Silhouette Cities, Exit Vehicles and Skip House”

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