Hiatt and Irving St, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the update. Petco will have their grand opening in Columbia Heights Sept. 6-8th beneath DSW on Irving Street west of 14th.
Columbia Heights
Permit master @WashBizNeibs tweeted the news on Friday:
“Attention low budget shoppers — Five Below is coming to DC USA.”
From Five Below’s website:
Five Below, Inc. is the leading retailer of trend-right, extreme-value merchandise to the teen and pre-teen market – all for $1.00 to $5.00.
Five Below’s dynamic assortment of merchandise includes everything from sporting goods, games, fashion accessories and jewelry, to hobbies and collectibles, bath and body, candy and snacks, room décor and storage, stationery and school supplies, video game accessories, books, dvds, iPhone accessories, novelty and “gag,” and seasonal items. Five Below combines exceptional value with trend-right, quality merchandise in a vibrant shopping environment.
I wonder if they are coming into the space that was once touted as the future home of Ellwood Thompson’s before they backed out? If so, it’ll be right next to the coming soon Petco on Irving Street.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jess J
“Dear PoPville,
While walking my dog this morning in Meridian Hill Park a man approached me and proceeded to expose and pleasure himself. I yelled that I would call police he quickly apologized, zipped up and headed out of the park. I contacted the police to report the incident and they confirmed they would contact officers in the area. This occurred on the far side of the park on the stairs closest to 16th Street and Florida. He was last seen heading down Florida towards 17th-18th Street area.
Description:
Hispanic Male
5 ft. 6 in.
Wearing: white tshirt, jean shorts and a navy or black back pack
Just a warning to those in the area, he approached casually, I honestly thought just harmless exchange of pleasantries, before I realized what he was doing.”
Ed. Note: MPD has alerted Park Police as well.
Thanks to a reader for sending word of this pop up on Kenyon between 11th and 13th St, NW.
From the folks at Meridian Pint:
“What better way to celebrate DC Beer Week than by winning free draft beer all week long?!
Meridian Pint is partnering with Lost Rhino for a week-long DC Beer Week event to find the Rhino. The “Lost Rhino” has wandered all the way from Ashburn, VA and is now romping the streets of the District trying to find his crash. He will be in different neighborhoods all week checking out some of DC’s best spots. Follow Meridian Pint’s Twitter or Facebook for times and neighborhoods that the Rhino will be visiting.
The Rhino isn’t shy; take a picture with him with the hash tag #IfoundtheRhino and post it to the Pint’s Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram account! We will pick one picture everyday from Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th. Each picture that we pick will be the daily winner! Winners will be announced by 7pm and will receive FREE DRAFT BEER for the day that they won AND for the remainder of DC Beer Week!
Happy hunting and remember, everyone loves the Rhino!”
3334-3336 14th Street, NW
In May 2012 this was the space where we thought an Olive Garden could be coming. We finally know who the tenant will be after a liquor license application was posted out front at the corner of 14th and Monroe St, NW. Thanks to the many, many readers who sent emails.
Alas it will become a TGI Fridays:
“New casual American cuisine restaurant. Entertainment will consist of occasional Deejay and/or Karaoke. Seating for 290 patrons, total load is 325. Sidewalk Café with seating for 16 patrons.”
Hours will be Sunday through Saturday 10am-2am.
This is located right across the street from Ruby Tuesday to the east. I wonder who will have the better salad bar?
And it’s located across the street from the Dance Institute to the north:
And a block away to the south is DCUSA:
2725 13th Street, NW
Back in February a reader wrote in telling us 2725 13th St, NW would become 4 apartments. We looked at 2725 13th St, NW as a GDoN? “architectural gem” edition back in July 2012.
Hiatt and Irving St, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending. Petco will be opening up beneath DSW on Irving Street west of 14th.
“Dear PoPville,
I thought you might be interested to know that the subject of one of your Good Deal or Not? columns– 1023 Otis Place in Columbia Heights — closed for $176,000 over asking (list price: $455,000; close price: $631,000), all cash buyer. This must be a record for the neighborhood. I know that the place received 23 offers (in less than three days) so I imagine there will be a lot of buzz about this price for a pre-renovated house in Columbia Heights.”
Thanks to a couple of readers for sending photos. The fire was Sat. around 6:30pm:
“Fire on 13th between Columbia and Harvard. Firefighters on the scene quickly and looks like everyone is OK.”
@IAFF36 tweeted:
“Update 2912 13th St NW Engine 4 reporting fire on the 3rd floor is extinguished still checking for extension”
