14th and Irving Street, NW
Thanks to Divante’ for sending: (more…)
Columbia Heights
Thanks to Priscilla for passing on from the DC Office of Planning:
“As you start your week, I hope you remember the Columbia Heights & Mt. Pleasant Community Workshop happening this week. The workshop is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC). The DC Office of Planning will share preliminary findings from the Public Life Study and gather input from you and your neighbors on what you think the neighborhood needs to thrive. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your vision for the future of public space in Columbia Heights. (more…)
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Update from WMATA (thanks to El): “The artwork was damaged and had to be removed. We’re working on a solution with the artist and local partners. -KB”
“Dear PoPville,
The mural in the Columbia Heights metro has been missing for a number of months now, since around the beginning of the summer. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Curious if WMATA has a timeline for fixing the roof over the Columbia Heights metro escalator. Three glass panels are damaged, at least one from what looks like a bullet hole. I’m concerned about water dripping onto the escalator and creating a fall risk.”
1424 Park Road, NW
Scott writes August 1st: “Absolute DAGGER restaurant news. Mi Cuba Cafe in Columbia Heights has closed permanently. This was the best Cuban in DC and a great space. Best mojito around. Was planning to hold my 40th bday next year in the upstairs. Sucks so, so bad :(”
Anyone else hear the closure was permanent?
On July 24th we posted “Mi Cuba Cafe will be temporarily closed due to administrative affairs”
1375 Kenyon Street, NW
R.U. asks: “did andpizza in CoHi just abruptly close?
Google says “temporarily closed”: (more…)
courtesy Thirsty Crow
From an email:
“Thirsty Crow is now open for Happy Hour, 5-8pm, Monday through Thursday; Sunday all night. Guests will enjoy refreshing beverages- (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The DC Office of Planning is undertaking a public life study in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant. It is “a comprehensive effort to improve the quality and use of public spaces in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant through data-driven analysis, guideline development, and inclusive community engagement.” It includes four components: Inclusive Engagement, a Public Life Assessment, Design Guidelines, and a Sidewalk Vending Study. (more…)
1424 Park Road, NW, opened here in 2013
Thanks to Michael for sending: “have you heard anything about Mi Cuba Cafe closing? They have a “temporarily closed” message on their website.”
Mi Cuba Cafe’s website says:
“Dear Valued Customers,
Mi Cuba Cafe will be temporarily closed due to administrative affairs until further notice. (more…)
3113 14th Street, NW
Good news for Columbia Heights Chipotle fans – I’m told they’ve renewed their lease for five my years! (more…)