“Dear PoPville,
Just curious- has anyone else reported a guy standing on the roof of Cardozo HS by the parking lot with a giant, camo colored telescopic lens? He’s been there around 8:30/8:45a the past 2 days, taking pictures of either an apartment in the Wardman Court apartments or the roof. Really weird, but he’s not trying to hide himself, everyone who walks by notices him.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to two Bank Robberies which occurred at Wells Fargo Banks, located in the 3300 block of 14th Street, NW and the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, on Thursday, June 12, 2014.
At approximately 10:00 am on Thursday, June 12, 2014, an unknown individual entered the Wells Fargo Bank located at 3325 14th St., NW, approached the teller and demanded money. Without receiving money, the individual left the bank. At approximately noon, the same individual entered the Wells Fargo Bank located at 3200 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, approached the teller and demanded money. Without receiving money, the individual left the bank. The unknown bank robber is described as a black male, 30-40 years old, with a moustache and goatee. He was wearing a black suit and tie with a blue shirt and black sneakers. He also wore black sunglasses and a black knit hat with a brim.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these offenses.”
A reader writes:
“14th Street location [3325 just north of Park Road in the Tivoli] in Columbia Heights. Police everywhere. Caution yellow tape, cop cars rushing to the scene. Must have just happened.”
@DCPoliceDept tweet:
“Robbery Investigation: 3300 blk of 14th St NW LOF B/M, all black clothing, sunglasses & a wool cap/ L/S running W/B 1400 blk of MonroeStNW”
A reader sends the photo above and writes:
“#ThingsYouSeeInColumbiaHeightsOnAWednesdayNoon
Location: 13th St NW & Park Road NW, on Park Road NW
Time: 1:15 P.M.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
“Dear PoPville,
This weekend I heard about something that happened to a friend of mine a few weeks back. He was exiting Coffy Cafe (14th street and Park rd) at about 8 pm on a Friday night and trying to catch a cab when three teenagers blocked his way and started asking him for bus fare (he couldn’t quite make out what they said but thinks it was something about a bus fare). When he ignored them and tried to move on, they kept blocking him and verbally threatening him. My friend then turned back and went back inside the coffee shop, and they followed him inside. He ordered a cab on his phone from inside the coffee shop, and the teens hanged around the coffee shop for a few minutes and left.
I’m not really sure what the goal was here on their part, and I know harassment happens, but what surprised/alarmed me personally about this is that it happened in the middle of a busy street. I’m new to DC and I try to be aware of my surroundings and avoid secluded areas at night but I’m wondering what to do if harassed like this in the middle of a busy place.”
I finally got to use the free air dispenser on 13th Street (around Kenyon) and it worked like a charm.
3115 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“The Heights will welcome summer and host its annual Pig on the Patio event this Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 2014, with drink and pork specials served all day throughout the restaurant. In addition, on Saturday, June 7, EatWell Natural Farm’s Manager Erica S. Porch will be at The Heights so diners can “Meet The Farmer” and learn about the farm-to-table process.
The roast starts at 9:00 am rain or shine on the 80-seat patio, which was recently revamped to include comfortable lounge seating and fire pits. Specials feature all parts of the pig, and range from small bites such as Pig Ear “Frites” ($6) to entrees like the Pig Head BLT ($15). A sampling of the entire pig can be experienced with the the Head To Tail Platter ($20), served with cole slaw, collard greens, and grilled corn.
Drink specials include a Bacon Bloody Mary ($10) made with candied bacon, jalapeno and a bacon rim, Butternut Porkslap Pale Ale ($5) and an EatWell Farmhouse Punch ($9) made with bourbon, EatWell Natural Farm strawberries and lemon balm. The Pig on the Patio celebration runs Saturday June 7 from 9:00am-11:30pm and Sunday June 8, 9:00am-10:30pm.
On Saturday, EatWell Natural Farm’s Manager Erica S. Porch will be on The Heights’ patio from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm promoting farm-to-table operations, across the street from the weekly Columbia Heights farmers market. Porch will be sampling food brought from the farm, and selling plants such as squash, zucchini, tomato, pepper, tomatillo, cucumber and herbs for $3 to $4.She will also discuss and offer a sign-up for the Summer Volunteer Day held at the EatWell Natural Farm in La Plata, Maryland, held Saturday, June 21, 2014, which give volunteers an opportunity to spend a few hours at the farm with tour, group work & education (such as planting and weeding) and a free lunch, provided by an EatWell restaurant.”
Kenyon between 13th and 14th St, NW
Thanks to all who’ve been sending emails and updates about the pop up above on Kenyon Street. One writes:
“We’ve been watching progress on Kenyon between 13th and 14th. Looks like they will be keeping part of the spire so that’s good. Builders say it will be three separate condos. Interested to see finished product.”
And nearby the old building at 13th and Park Rd, NW has been completely razed. You can see renderings for the new condos coming here.
13th and Park Rd, NW June 2014
Prior to Demo:
13th and Park Rd, NW February 2014
“Dear PoPville,
This Marylander decided to park in the middle of the driving aisle at Target in Columbia Heights. The note left by security is a hoot!”
“Dear PoPville,
The Cesar Chavez Public Charter School for Public Policy will be holding a fundraising garage sale this Saturday, May 31 from 10am-12pm at 770 Kenyon St NW. All proceeds will be donated to a family in our community whose home was destroyed in a fire.
We have kids games, men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, a twin bed, sports equipment and more.
We are also accepting donations of items or money. If people are doing some spring cleaning and are interested in getting ride of lightly used, garage sale quality items, you can drop them off at the school any time between now and Saturday.”