“Dear PoPville,
A sad day on the street. We live next door [1500 block of Oak St, NW] and they are taking down what was a gorgeous tree in the back.”
Columbia Heights
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“Dear PoPville,
Lots of police activity in the bottom right corner of Meridian Hill Park [10:45am]. 8 cop cars and crime scene tape. Any idea what’s going on??”
@RudeHaggis tweets:
“Body at Meridian Hill Park this morning. At least, I think that’s what the police were hiding behind a sheet. @PoPville #dc”
Updates when/if more info is known.
@grahamacdonald tweets us:
“@PoPville confirmed body found”
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From MPD:
“The Third District has made another package theft arrest.
The theft occurred in the 3000 block of 13th St., Northwest.
We used video footage from a private camera to identify the thief.
Thanks to the quick action of one of your neighbors we were able to make the arrest.”
Another reader sends MPD tips:
“Please help us in our fight against mail package theft by reviewing the following tips.
Here’s what you can do to protect your mail from thieves:
1. Get a tracking number from the shipping company.
2. Require a signature with the delivery.
3. If you won’t be home, have the company leave the package at a local shipping center.
4. Set up an obvious surveillance camera with your home security system.
5. If UPS is making the delivery, get onboard with their U.P.S. My Choice program, which sends an e-mail or text message to the customer just prior to package arrival; it will be rerouted if nobody is home. (more…)
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Well done sir. Update – Damn you if this is a not a legit fundraiser.
Thanks to a reader for sending from Craigslist:
“I have a three year old Koala Bear named GumNut that I’m desperately trying to find a new home for. I bought him back in January figuring it would be an awesome pet that would enjoy living in my greenhouse, sadly I was wrong. I paid $3200 for him back in January and I’m not sure what the used Koala Bear market is like in a good economy or the one we have now; so I’m open to offers. Please use some common sense before contacting me, don’t be an idiot, I’m not interested in trading my Koala Bear for your busted up 1980’s Camaro, an XBOX, or an offer to paint my garage door. (more…)
This rental is located at 3616 14th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“NEW 1BR/1BA rentals in Columbia Heights! Open + flowing floorplans w/ large windows for natural light. Gleaming hardwood floors. Kitchen fts. granite + sst appl. W/D in units. Pets allowed + no move-in fee. Excellent location: near Metros, DC USA retail (Target, Best Buy, Petco), Giant, + local restaurants. Four units avail.: – Units #5 & #6: $1,600/mo | Units #4 & #7: $1700/mo- private balcony!”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,600/Mo.
From an email:
“4th Annual Columbia Heights Christmas Tree Lighting – Dec 6th
Columbia Heights Civic Plaza at 14th and Park Rd., NW.
The lighting ceremony will be Saturday, December 6th at 6:30pm. Last year we had over 400 people attend the lighting. The tree is a wonderful way for residents from across the city (not just Columbia Heights!) to come together as a community during the holiday season.”
Thanks to Josh Glasstetter for emailing us these great shots from Meridian Hill Park this afternoon. And fear not:
“Seeing a fox in the daytime is normal, rabies is extremely rare in foxes, and they’re naturally afraid of people and not harmful. But people should not feed the foxes!”
Bigger photos after the jump. (more…)
“We will have four live acoustic sets with some seriously talented local musicians, followed by a dance party with DJ DrewCool, an awesome up & coming DJ who spins really good West African funk and other great tunes.”
3462 14th Street, NW
The agonzing, for many, wait is almost over! Thip Khao opens this Friday in the former Thai Thanic II space on 14th Street in Columbia Heights.
From an email:
“Starting December 5th, 2014 at 5pm Thip Khao will officially be open
Thank you for patience while we worked to bring Lao food to the District. We are happy to announce that on Friday, December 5th, 2014 at 5pm will be officially open for dinner! We are not taking reservations yet, so that everyone will get the same chance to enjoy dinner with us.
Our hours will be Friday & Saturday 5pm until 11pm. Sunday, Monday, Wednesdays through Thursday we will be serving dinner from 5pm until 10pm. Closed Tuesdays.
We are so excited and looking forward to see you soon!
The Team at Thip Khao”
New Hampshire and Monroe, St, NW just east of 11th Street
Got a few requests for this one – now that it’s nearly completed – like the way it turned out?
