August 2011

From Fairmont Developers:

1317 Shepherd ST NW Condominiums

This property, consisting of eight completely rehabilitated condominium units, is conveniently located in Columbia Heights, just blocks away from Metro, restaurants, shopping and many Washington DC cultural offerings. All eight units have been constructed using the highest quality materials, including Pella windows, Energy Star appliances and high-tech green insulation.

Unit A – A terrace-level large one bedroom, one bathroom unit, with private entrances and patio.
Unit B – A spacious two bedroom, two bathroom, with private entrance.
Unit C – A spacious two bedroom, two bathroom.
Unit D – Top floor large two bedroom, two bathroom unit with dramatic vaulted ceilings.
Unit E – Three stories, three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms townhouse unit with private entrance and patio.
Unit F – Three stories, three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms townhouse with private entrance and patio.
Unit G – Three stories, three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms townhouse with private entrance and patio.
Unit H – Three stories, three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms townhouse with private entrance and patio.

House of the Day, formerly Tots Development School, from Dec. 2011:


Dec. 2011

Sadly much of the awesome old fence has been removed:



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Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to make you aware of an assault/attempted robbery that occurred last night at 11th and Clifton St, NW around 11:45pm. I heard screaming so I went outside and a woman was on the ground hysterical.

Cops were called and arrived on the scene about 5 min later. Her story was that a man was in the bike lane as she was riding her bike and she slowed down to go around him but he pushed her over and then two guys jumped out of a nearby parked car and began hitting her on the head with an object. She started to scream and the men ran away. They were not successful in stealing any of her stuff. I don’t believe they caught the men.


A reader writes:

“String quartet at Columbia Heights farmers market. Such a treat on Saturday AM while buying my veggies!”

The music is one of the things that makes this farmers market one of the best in the city. The market takes place every Saturday May 12 – December 15
9 am to 1 pm at the plaza on 14th St, NW between Kenyon and Park Rd.



Future home of DSW on Irving St, NW west of 14th Street in DC USA

Back in Feb. 2012 we saw where the Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) will be located in the DC USA complex in Columbia Heights. CM Jim Graham sends word of employment opportunities in DC USA and includes the following info:

Lime Fresh Mexican Grille is hiring for its new restaurant which will open on August 28, 2012 near the DC USA14th Street Atrium at 3100 14th Street, NW. Lime Fresh has more than 50 positions to currently fill.

DSW Shoe Warehouse will be opening at DC USA on or about October 4, 2012.”



Photo by PoPville flickr user elliotmitchell

Dear PoPville,

On two separate occasions recently, I’ve been the victim of credit card fraud. My bank informed me that both incidents were the result of someone copying the magnetic strip on my credit card to manufacture a fake card. Both instances were caught when the thief charged a couple hundred dollars worth of electronics in another state. I am not sure of the culprit in this situation, but have narrowed my focus to businesses in Columbia Heights because I live in the area and my neighbors have experienced similar difficulties. So, I thought I’d turn to PoPville to see if anyone has experienced such issues.

Help,
CH gal seeking the peace of mind to charge a beer


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