Columbia Heights

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for a Stolen Bike with No Cash Value

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My absolutely adorable and beloved bike – which is worth almost no money and is useless to anyone over about 4’10” – was stolen right out of my apartment in Columbia Heights recently. It is a tiny red antique Raleigh one-speed with a bright white seat. It dates from around the early 60s and is very distinctive-looking.

I am heartbroken to lose it – it was truly my most beloved possession, and it’s completely irreplaceable! And it is so frustrating, because the thief almost certainly can’t use it and won’t make significant money from it. It’s also super creepy that someone came into my apartment to grab it.

If you see it anywhere, pretty please contact me at rkukla(at)gmail.com, and ideally slap a lock on it.”

Ed. Note: Be sure to check to see what MPD has recovered as well if you’ve had a bike (or phone/tablet) stolen.

3 Month Old Kittens Stolen from Petco in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader writes:

“My girlfriend is a volunteer with the Last Chance Animal Rescue, and just informed me that two kittens were stolen this morning from their cat adoption habitat at the PETCO in Columbia Heights.”

From the Last Chance Animal Rescue:

“*****BREAKING NEWS- STOLEN KITTIES- PLEASE SHARE**** Reward offered!
Around 11 a.m. this morning someone smashed the glass at our Columbia Heights PETCO adoption center and stole two 3-month-old brown tabby kittens; a male and a female from their habitat. Any information leading to the safe return of these kitties would be appreciated. We will post more as information as the situation develops. Pm Facebook with any info please”

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

1326 Fairmont Street Northwest

This house is located at 1326 Fairmont Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Fabulous 3 level attached Row Home! 3 large beds/ 1 Full Bath/2 Half Bath. Gourmet kitchen with 6 burner gas stove/tons of granite counter/cabinet space/deck off the back. Large Living Room with hardwood & working FP. Separate Dining. Tons of natural sunlight in every room. Custom shades for all windows. Washer/Dryer. Back yard! Private garage parking! Great location! Must See!”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/ 1 full/2 half bath is going for $4,300/Mo.

Thip Khao Looking for Later Hours in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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3462 14th Street, NW

Good news for fans of the new Laotian cuisine in Columbia Heights – Thip Khao – they’re looking to stay open later. A placard posted out front says current hours are Sunday through Saturday 11am – 10pm. They’re hoping to change them to Sunday through Thursday 11am – 12am and Friday & Saturday 10am – 2am. Nice!

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Random recollection – the future Allegro in 2007:

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“Beware – bike riding cellphone snatcher at large in Columbia Heights”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking home around midnight last night, headed south on the west side of 14th Street, in the northern part of Columbia Heights. On the block between Oak and Meridian, a bike whizzed by me, and the guy snatched my phone right out of my hands, and veered down Meridian Place. I didn’t get a good look at the guy or his bike, unfortunately. I’m hoping that the police can get footage from nearby cameras. I know I should have been more careful and not had my cellphone out while walking. I’ve lived in Columbia Heights since 2003, and this is the first time something of this nature has happened to me.”

Former Uptowner Deli space becoming a Verizon Store in the Tivoli Building next to Z Burger

By Prince Of Petworth

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3307 14th Street, NW

In other Columbia Heights news, @MrTinDC sends an update on the former Uptowner Deli space which closed in August:

“.@PoPville The old Uptowner Deli space in the Tivoli has permit in window for a Verizon Wireless Store. Better than vacant, but… BO-ring!”

I’m afraid I agree with Mr. T – better than vacant but worse than the former deli for sure.

Pint Night at The Heights every Wednesday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above:

“As I was walking up 14th Street in Columbia Heights, I saw a poster for this promotion and thought I would send a heads up.”

Back in December we learned The Heights had been sold by Eatwell DC but would remain a “neighborhood-centric place”. Anyone visit since the new ownership took over?

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3115 14th Street, NW

Reader Reports Shots Fired and Increased Drug Dealing around Holmead Place and Newton

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Anyone hear the two to three gunshots in Columbia Heights early Sat morning, around 3:30 at Holmead Place and Newton?

Also has anyone seen an uptick of drug activity -selling- around 14th and Meridian, by the old Get A Way spot? This activity is spilling over to the side streets both East and West of 14th. Newton, Meridian, Oak. Lots of people hannging out on these residential corners waiting for deliveries.”

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