“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…)
3100 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Charles for the update from the Columbia Heights Taco Bell:
“I went in a month or two ago and noticed they didn’t have liquor behind the counter, beer in the store, and the digital checkout and app didn’t show alcohol. I mentioned it when picking up my food and the employee gave an exasperated “yeeeeah,” which suggests selling alcohol came with issues and they stopped doing it. I have been in a few times since and they haven’t had it.”
11th and Kenyon Street, NW
My goodness!!! Party time: (more…)
3107 14th Street, NW
Good news for Columbia Heights – I’m told Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a lease for the former Gold USA next to Starbucks. (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending from Columbia Heights:
“Taxi driver flipped their car at 13th and Irving NW at about 11am today. Heard multiple loud crashes and lots of sirens. (more…)
3910 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Jess for the heads up: “Añejo Bar and Grill in northern Columbia heights/Petworth has been serving breakfast tacos and more for the past month or so. They are really good and I hope they stay open for breakfast!”
Check out the menu: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw this around 11pm last night on 14th st near Park in Columbia heights. Car had gone right through a bus waiting booth. Fire trucks, ambulance and lots of police but no idea what happened. Any word?”
Thanks to Alexandra for sending above from Columbia Heights:
“Spotted this in Columbia Heights this morning. Will be interesting to see what happens on Saturday during the markets as it’s directly where at least two vendors set up.”
And thanks to Ingrid for sending belwo from Penn Quarter: (more…)