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Dear PoPville,

Some time between 430-500pm today my basement apartment on 11th (across from Tubman Field) lost power in some rooms, but not others. In talking to neighbors this is an issue on my block and the surrounding area and I’ve also heard that Room 11 and El Chocho’s are closed due to no power. I’ve already called Pepco and they’re aware of the outage. There’s a rumor that the construction on Sherman is the cause. Have you heard anything?

@Room11dc tweets:

“No power on the strip! We are closed due to Pepco!”

Anyone else lose power today?


Looks like the for sale sign and symbols from the NationHouse building at 770 Park Rd, NW have been removed:

“NationHouse was founded in July 1974 in Washington, D. C. NationHouse grew out of the student activism of Howard University community in the late 1960s. We are one of the oldest independent Afrikan centered schools in the United States and in the DC metropolitan area serving the specific needs of children of Afrikan heritage from pre-school to twelfth grade.”

Anyone hear if the building sold?

How it looked in 2008:



Photo of Tubman Elementary, 13th and Kenyon St, NW, by PoPville flickr user guy_incognito

From the CH Listserv:

At seven or so this evening, a friend of mine encountered a young (she said 30s?) man who had just been assaulted and robbed. The guy told her that he had tried to sell his camera on Craigslist, met the “buyers” at Harriet Tubman school (in the parking lot), and was beaten up and robbed. He called the police, and my friend also followed up with the police afterwards.

She was understandably alarmed, not only because it is always traumatic to encounter a relatively violent crime, but because it was around 7pm (ie, bright out) and there were people all around, including several witnesses who did nothing. That was sort of a shame, as HT really is in the heart of Columbia Heights. I’m emailing the listhost because:

1. you know. FYI?
2. BE CAREFUL when selling things on craigslist!
3. If you see something, say something? My friend saw a bloodied young man and people just passed him by. I know that it’s not always the safest thing to help strangers, but we’re a great neighborhood, and I’d hate to think of any of us sitting there unhelped.

Anyway, sorry for the mini rant. Hope you’re all safe, and and that you help a person in need (if it’s within your power).



14th Street between Irving and Park Rd, NW

A reader snaps the photo above and writes:

“Snapped this shot of Perfumania moving into DC USA in the corner space between Payless and the escalators. Didn’t even know the spot existed…”


This rental is located at 2543 13th St, NW:


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The listing says:

“Amazing Move-in Ready in Col Heights/U Street Area!!! Georgetown style, 3 LVL RH condo w/2 huge BR Suites, 3 FB’s, 3 Outside Decks, Bamboo Flrs, Gourmet Kitchen w/SS Appliances, granite, Gas Stove, Center Island, High Ceilings, recessed Lighting, W/D in Unit, Jacuzzi, Stone Showers, exposed brick walls and plus enormous private roof top deck! Pking & Storage Extra $200/month – Will Go Fast”

This 2 bed/3 bath is going for $3,995/Mo.


Last week we took a sneak peek of Kangaroo Boxing Club which opened in the former Acuario space at 3412 11th St, NW in Columbia Heights. Now have a look at the menu:

Appetizers

Hummus and Fluffy Pita- housemade, spicy and delicious, ’nuff said *v 6
Bacon Date Crostini- bacon, date, almond, goat cheese, walnut raisin ficelle 7
Black Bean Dip- with sliced radishes, pita, Greek yogurt and feta, ‘lil heat *v 6
Meat Board- 3 options per plate, blueberry habanero salsa, pickled collard stems -Pulled Pork -Smokey Joe -Pastrami (+$1) -Merguez Sausage 8

Soup- served with toasted bread
Carrot Soup- creamy carrot soup with parmigiano reggiano *v 4
Spicy Brisket Chili- Smoked brisket lovingly enveloped in spicy peppers 4

‘Cue and Sandwiches- served with vinegar coleslaw and a side

Make it a platter for 2 bucks (no bun, more meat, two sides)

Pulled Pork- slow-smoked over hickory and applewood for 16 hours, PORC’s #1 (also available as a 3 Little Pigs with ham and bacon on top ) 9

Smokey Joe- our take on the sloppy joe with smoked Angus beef and our delicious sloppy joe sauce 9

Pastrami- traditional hand-cut brisket served on marble rye with a caraway Guiness mustard 11

Flat Top Burger- Angus chuck, served pink or brown 8

-Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon ($1), provolone ($.50), cheddar ($.50), blue cheese ($.50)
-Big Bad Wolf: topped with Pulled Pork, Ham and Bacon (plus $4.00)
-Chicken Little: The Big Bad Wolf topped with a heart-healthy fried egg (plus $4.50)

HRC Sammie- spicy hummus, cherry mustard, spring salad, sliced radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes on a kaiser. Invented in the early days of PORC experimentation and we can’t get enough of it. 8

Club Options

Veg ‘n’ Egg- A tasty medley including carrots, beets, mushrooms, roasted garlic, sliced almonds, spinach and quinoa then topped with a fried, local duck egg, balsamic reduction and vegan bbq sauce 9

Farm Salad- a seasonal salad of balsamic-macerated strawberries, arugula, candied ginger, toasted pecans, feta and a tarragon dressing 8

Crab Cakes- two crab cakes stacked on johnny cakes and collard greens with a sriracha mayo 16

Sides

Side Salad- spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, balsamic dressing 4
Tots- great for mopping up extra sauce 3
Collard Greens- spicy with lots of good ol’ apple cider vinegar 3
Gorgonzola Mac n Cheese- gorgonzola, rosemary, optional bacon 4
BBQ Beans- smoked beans with pulled pork 3
Johnny Cakes- cornmeal pancakes with maple butter 4

Dessert

-Margarita Pie 5 -Variety Plate: 5 for $7, 10 for $12, 15 for $15 -Strawberry Marscapone Tart 6

Sound good?


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