14th and Park Rd, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea when the Columbia Heights Plaza Fountain is going to be turned on?”
I think most of the fountains, like the public pools, get filled around Memorial Day weekend. Does that sound right?
Columbia Heights
Gonna be an epic Sundress Fest this year. Activities all day and judging (of which I’m one) of the participants begins at 5pm:
“As we celebrate our first decade in the neighborhood, Wonderland invites D.C. to come out Sunday, May 4, to support a local charity by putting on a sundress and celebrating life. We’ll have an all-day happy hour for ANYONE in a sundress. We’ll have a pig roast (and veggie options!) in our Bohemian Beer Garden. And we’ll have our annual Champagne of Beers toast to the Wonderland mascot, the White Rabbit. You can bring your own sundress, or get one at Wonderland. We’ll have racks of sundresses, and everyone can find one that fits. It’s all for charity, so c’mon, show a little leg.”
Wonderland is located at 11th and Kenyon St, NW.
This rental is located at 1308 Clifton Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Bright & Spacious (~1400 sqft). Enjoy two-level U Street/Columbia Heights living at its finest! Four Balconies for your enjoyment! Stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, TONS of natural light~this condo has it ALL! Gym, secure parking, extra storage, private dog park. WALK to two Metros, Target, restaurants & nightlife in minutes. Pet Friendly!”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,450/Mo.
From an email:
“Thanks to all of our friends and neighbors who came out last weekend to officially kick off the fifth season of the Columbia Heights farmers market! We’re excited to make 2014 the best season yet.
Now we need your help. Last year, our farmers market matching funds program provided over $13,000 to make it easier for low-income families to eat healthy and stretch their food budgets. It’s simple. If a customer spends $5 dollars on fruits and vegetables at the market using Federal nutrition benefits like food stamps, we provide an additional $5.
$5 in food stamps = $10 in healthy fruits and vegetables
$10 in food stamps = $20 in healthy fruits and vegetables
The program reached more than 1,200 families in the last two years alone. But we need your help to make sure these families can count on us again this year.
We need to raise $10,000 by May 21st to ensure that low income families can access healthy, affordable food for the entire 2014 market season.
Every dollar helps, so please donate today. Many thanks for your support, and we’ll see you at the market!”
From DC United:
“Just a quick note to let you know our open training session, that was postponed earlier this month due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 28, at Cardozo Education Campus in Northwest Washington, D.C., from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free to the general public.”
Fire from alley between the 1400 block of Columbia and Irving St, NW previously reported in April of 2013
Unfortunately a reader reports that the man setting fires in Columbia Heights, which we previously spoke about almost exactly a year ago, has returned:
“The fire starter from columbia heights was back this am, police refused to take a report. Same alley. Again got him after the fire was out but building and alley reeked of smoke. I asked multiple times for that report to be written up and got shut down. I wanted a paper trail because that is always asked of me whenever I try to talk to someone higher up about it. I asked for a misc report and they refused.”
A reader tweets us around 10pm Friday night:
“6-7 gunshots fired in Columbia Heights a couple min ago.”
@dcalerts tweets that at 9:41pm:
“Shooting_2141 hrs_2800 block 14th St. NW_1 adult male victim DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
From an email:
“Farmers market opening will feature ribbon cutting, raffle, and, of course, fresh, local food!
The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace (The Marketplace) will open for its fifth season on April 19. Come celebrate the long anticipated return of spring at the Marketplace with a ribbon cutting, a raffle full of great prizes from local businesses, live music, and, most importantly, fresh, local food! [some great raffle prizes available from local businesses- Maple, Room 11,Meridian Pint, The Coupe, Sticky Fingers, Red Rocks, Acre 121, Yoga Heights, and more, as well as two Washington Nationals Baseball tickets.]
The Marketplace will also kick off a fundraising campaign to raise $10,000 for the farmers market matching funds program. This program helps low-income market customers spend more money on healthy fruits and vegetables. Since 2010, we have provided over $55,000 to low-income customers who shop at the market using federal nutrition programs like food stamps.
WHEN: Saturday, April 19th
Farmers’ Market: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Ribbon Cutting: 10:00am
Raffle: 11:30am
Music: 10:30am – 12:30pm
WHERE: Columbia Heights Civic Plaza at 14th Street and Park Rd, NW”
1443 Chapin Street, NW
This weedy lot has come a long way! From Victoria Condos website:
“One and Two Bedrooms from the $400’s to the $800’s
High-design fuses with high-technology elevating you to new heights of opulence. In a neighborhood where Washingtonians come to play, and the days are only surpassed by the nights, Victoria delivers every contemporary convenience – relax in Meridian Hill Park, dine on nearby 14th Street, and shop in Columbia Heights. These impeccably finished condominiums will enhance your urban lifestyle.
BUILDING
New construction
Striking exterior with innovative “C” shape design to maximize light
9 Underground parking spaces – completely indoor with elevator service to owner’s floor
Underground and surface parking available
Elevator service to all floors
Utility/pet shower in garage
Controlled access
Advanced sound attenuating materials
Private courtyards
Custom designed elevator lobbies
An abundance of thoughtful amenities
Comparably low condo fees
Secure garage bike storage”
More info and interior renderings here.
From Jan. 2012:
My favorite from Meridian Hill Park – Jeanne d’Arc:
“Joan of Arc nicknamed “The Maid of Orléans” (French: La Pucelle d’Orléans), is considered a heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint. She was born to a peasant family at Domrémy in north-east France. Joan said she received visions of the Archangel Michael, Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination late in the Hundred Years’ War. The uncrowned King Charles VII sent Joan to the siege of Orléans as part of a relief mission. She gained prominence after the siege was lifted in only nine days. Several additional swift victories led to Charles VII’s coronation at Reims. On 23 May 1430, she was captured at Compiègne by the English-allied Burgundian faction, was later handed over to the English, and then put on trial by the pro-English Bishop of Beauvais Pierre Cauchon on a variety of charges, was convicted on 30 May 1431 and burned at the stake when she was about 19 years old.
Twenty-five years after her execution, an inquisitorial court authorized by Pope Callixtus III examined the trial, pronounced her innocent, and declared her a martyr.[9] Joan of Arc was beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1920. She is one of the nine secondary patron saints of France, along with St. Denis, St. Martin of Tours, St. Louis, St. Michael, St. Remi, St. Petronilla, St. Radegund and St. Thérèse of Lisieux.”
You can see the full unveiling ceremony from Jan. 6th 1922 here.
“Ceremony of unveiling a statue of Jeanne d’Arc in Meridian Park. Crowd assembled for the ceremony. President and Mrs Warren G Harding arrive at ceremony. Officials speak at stand. Unveiling of Jeanne d’Arc statue. Flags on poles. Man places bouquet and flowers in front of the statue. Secretary of War, John W Weeks speaks. Side view of statue. Various officials speak at ceremony.”
