Columbia Heights

“Mappy Hour” Monday at Meridian Pint – “tricks of the trade for fly fishing in the D.C. area

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo courtesy Mappy Hour DC

From an email:

“We had so much fun at Meridian Pint last time that we’re back again!

This month we’ll hear from urban fly fishing consultant Rob Snowhite. He’ll cover how to start, where to go and other tricks of the trade for fishing in the D.C. area. Join this new outdoor enthusiast community with maps, adventure planning and beer. Don’t forget to bring a map to share!

When

March 30th, 2015 at 7:00PM

Where

Meridian Pint,  3400 11th St NW

Register

Registration is free.”

“Decrepitude at Hiatt Place NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone know what the waka is going on with 3228 Hiatt Pl NW? When it was last featured on PoPville back in 2011, it was nominated for the Horse’s Ass, which may have spurred on the property’s owners to achieve even greater levels of decrepitude. Rather than just letting it rot, they’ve been actively tearing off architectural details, and making and then “patching” mystifying holes in the brick facade and window openings. It’s sad to see what’s been done to this once-handsome building, and I can’t find any recent info online about the property.

I’m not normally a historic preservationist hand-wringer type, but walking by this building almost daily puts it on my mind a lot. My curiosity finally got the better of me, so I thought I’d ask around.

Thanks for any insights!”

Reader Nominated Horse’s Ass Award – Two from the 1300 block of Irving St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader writes:

“I walk past 1325 Irving Street NW every morning on my way to the metro and it always makes me so sad to see its shuttered and shattered windows. It has been this way for a year or so, I believe. I wondered if any of your readers know what’s going on with the property?”

Another reader digs around and finds:

“The house is owned by several family members, maybe also some kind of church or organization as well; that seem to be having conflicts over what to do with it.

Meanwhile – more galling – the house opposite – 1334 is STILL vacant!”

11th Street Landmark Arthur’s Corner Store Closed in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3301 11th Street, NW at Lamont

@gavinholland tweeted us the terrible news over the weekend:

“Nooooooooo!!!! Arthur’s Grocery at 11th & Lamont is closing tomorrow. They’re having one last party. @PoPville”

“he said that they’ve been there 40-50 years, but they’ve never owned the building. Landlord raised the rent beyond their capacity”

11th Street DC has written:

“Arthur’s Grocery is not just a convenience store, but a part of 11th Street’s community charm. This corner store sees many regulars and after school crowds for late afternoon snacks and has been owned and run by the same welcoming family for four decades.”

Indeed Arthur’s was an institution. From community BBQs to fundraisers for local boxers to just incredibly nice people. That’s the thing that will be hard for some to understand – it’s not about the store at all – it’s about the people who ran it and worked there. Every time I went in to buy a soda or a powerball ticket I always left with a smile. And they were nice to everyone. Young, old, white, black, it didn’t matter. That is what made them so special. They were welcoming to all. Maybe inevitable, like the loss of Columbia Heights Coffee up the block, but a dagger nonetheless.

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Smells Like Freedom, a collaboration brew from Oskar Blues Brewery and DC Brau Release Party and Tap Takeover Tonight at Meridian Pint

By Prince Of Petworth

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11th and Park Road, NW

From DC Brau:

“What is that in the air? Can you smell it too? It’s getting stronger. OH that’s right ……. it’s FREEDOM!

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Smells Like Freedom, a collaboration brew from Oskar Blues Brewery and DC Brau Brewing Company. We couldn’t just choose any day to release a beer this monstrously dank, so we turned the amps up to ELEVEN and called on the luck of the Irish as well. Please join us on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th 2015, and be among the first drinkers in the city to imbibe a full pint of Freedom. To make things even more bodacious we are also celebrating the birthday of DC Brau Co-Founder and Head Brewer Jeff Hancock who is ACTUALLY born on St. Patty’s day! We have compiled a super Headie list of choice rarities and familiar favorites to round out this special tap takeover!

THE LIST

DC Brau:
Smells Like Freedom
Barrel Aged Penn Quarter Porter
Exaltation
Ghouls Night Out
On the Wings of Armageddon
Public
Citizen
Stone of Arbroath
Maple Syrup Barrel Aged On the Wings of Armageddon
A Special Firkin of Smells Like Freedom

Oskar Blues:
Coffee stout brewed with Boliva Newton John (OBeans hand roasted by Dale himself)
The Deuce (Brown ale originally brewed with Sun King, Indiana grown corn, CO barley, and 100% Galaxy hops)
Old Chub – NITRO
Pinner
Dales Pale Ale
Gubna
Mama’s Little Yellow Pils”

More Random Car Vandalism

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to get the word out about a neighborhood crime. Between Sat 6pm and Sun 11am, my car, and at least one other, were hit with white spray paint. Our cars were parked on 16th St NW, near Kalorama Road. Thankfully carnauba wax, loads of elbow grease, and a razor blade were able to remove the white paint. Also, the police required an in person report as opposed to the busted window over the phone report that I have unfortunately, submitted twice previously.”

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Please Keep Your Eyes Peeled for this Lost Wallet

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I lost my wallet yesterday afternoon somewhere between the Columbia Heights Giant and Oak & 16th St NW. I am still dumbfounded by the whole situation – my only theory is that I dropped it along the way and figured it out after walking 10-15 minutes. It did not contain any cash, but it did have my IDs, including my Driver’s License from Puerto Rico, which is very difficult for me to obtain a duplicate of, and the DC Resident ID, Health insurance cards, some credit cards that have already been canceled and some pictures.

The police has my info so they can turn it in at the station, send it in the mail or give me [Cristina María] a call at (202) 830-7425 for further options. I am also willing to offer a $40 reward if the wallet turns up as it was. The wallet is a Coach envelope wristlet with the C pattern. It is gray, with black Cs and black trim. I attached a photo of a very similar looking wallet – the only difference is that mine had a turn lock in the front where the metal seal is.”

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