Columbia Heights

Gory Addition to Jeanne D’Arc in Meridian Hill Park on Statue’s 92 Birthday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for sending. Though I think I prefer the sweater addition from a couple of years ago. Also happy 92 birthday to the statue. You can see the full 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.”

Tons of Fire Trucks on Spring Rd, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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Dear PoPville,

There are at least 4 full-sized fire trucks, 2 EMTs and 2 emergency SUVs all on Spring Rd NW between 13th and 14th Streets NW. I live on Holmead and heard the first 3 trucks pull through and have been poking my head out the door to see if I can tell what’s going on. Within the last 10 minutes or so the 2 SUVs came and are blocking the traffic moving between 13th and 14th. I can only see people coming in and out of a house on Spring (directly across from Holmead), but it doesn’t seem to be a hectic situation. I’m not sure what’s going on. The only thing I can think of is if someone called in a Carbon Monoxide issue or other type of gas leak, but I would think they’d bring a PepCo person out…Any ideas?”

Columbia Heights Row House Sells for $155K Over Asking Price

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of 3000 Block of 11th Street, NW via Google Street View

“Dear PoPville,

We actually wanted to go try to buy this place [3021 11th Street, NW] for a rental, but it was off the market already before we could even get in. And with good reason, it got bid WAY up! It was initially listed for 525K. The final close was for $681,000.”

Ed. Note: You can see the virtual tour here.

Lime Fresh Abruptly Closes in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

While walking by Lime yesterday, I noticed a sign that said “We are closed” taped on the outside of the door and a lot of activity inside, including removing the registers. Do you know if Lime is closing permanently? Or whether this is temporary for a remodel or something along those lines?”

Thanks to @wowindc for sending the photo above.

Another reader writes:

“Lime Fresh Closed. All belongings pulled/snatched out. Sunday.”

I called the store and the folks at Lime Fresh confirm that the Columbia Heights location has permanently closed. They note that the Chinatown location on 7th Street remains open. Lime Fresh opened in Columbia Heights in DC USA back in August 2012. We judged them here.

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3100 14th Street, NW

Own a Piece of The Getaway, Everything Being Auctioned after New Years Eve Bash

By Prince Of Petworth

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14th and Meridian Place, NW

From an email:

“On January 2nd from 12-4 PM Rasmus Auctions will be opening The Getaway up one last time for people to come check out the items before they bid online. The online auction includes all of their automobile artwork and paraphernalia, flat screen TV’s, leather couches, patio furniture, and kitchen equipment. The online auction starts to close at 1:37 PM on Friday, January 3rd. You can check out the online auction here. The Getaway is located at 1400 Meridian Place NW Washington, DC 20010.”

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