14th and Irving Street, NW
Thanks to Jason for sending the jersey barriers around DC USA in Columbia Heights.
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Columbia Heights
2601 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Anthony for sending: “The building looks ready to open soon at 14th and Euclid — and there’s signage for a new coffee shop in the building.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This morning, I woke up to the side mirror of my car bashed in. I’m on the 1400 block of Harvard St NW in Columbia Heights. At first I thought it was a side-swipe, but we found at least 10 other cars on neighboring blocks with broken mirrors. (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW in DCUSA
“Dear PoPville,
Petco in Columbia Heights is closing on January 11. [Ed. Note: If you want to find out about these things earlier, you can sign up for our free daily newsletter roundup and never miss a post!] I only found out because (more…)
photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS first reported at 1:35am: “2 Alarm fire 1400 block Chapin St NW. Fire top floor thru roof 4 story apartment building. Rescues are being made.” (more…)
Thank to Ava for sending this awesomeness:
“Was walking home and ran into a camel in the middle of the Columbia Heights freedom plaza. (more…)
1424 Park Road, NW
Thanks to M. and Amanda for sending: “New restaurant taking over Mi Cuba Cafe. Happy holidays!” (more…)
1400 Irving Street, NW
Look I know there’s been a lot of “Breaking/Just In and YO!” news today but the day brings what the day brings!! Tynan first opened here back in October 2009. In January 2016 they changed ownership.
Thanks to Dana and Brendita for sending the latest:
“Tynan coffee in Columbia Heights closed. Does anyone know what happened? This was sudden.”
and (more…)
3917 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Bessie for sending on Friday: “The old Chicatana space has a new restaurant called “La Plaza Bar & Tapas” tonight is their opening!”
Steve went to a soft opening last week and sent some great looking photos:
“The Plaza, a new restaurant by the Chicatana team located in the former Chicatana spot, hosted a friends-and-family soft opening dinner last week. The food looked fantastic and tasted even better. Take a look at some of the dishes below.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Walking out of Target, I experienced irony, protest, and hipster passive-agressiveness embodied in the Gospel of Hulkamania, circa Wrestlemania 5, in which the meek inherit an Atomic Leg Drop.
Confused, nostalgic, and slightly anxious, I wandered through the sounds of Hulk Hogan giving whatfor to that erstwhile scallywag Randy (the Machoman) Savage!? Such bold claims! Such intrusive bravado!! I was caught between inspiration and despair. First, the manically amplified street preacher, now this? What more must Columbia Heights endure? (more…)