Columbia Heights

Holy Cow, Jeanne d’Arc Got Her Sword Back!!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Last week a reader wrote in saying he noticed some workers were cleaning up the Jeanne d’Arc statue in Meridian Hill Park. I was eager to check it out as this is my favorite statue (in my favorite park) in the city. [Ed. Note: Check out a video of the dedication with President Harding in 1922 here.] I had always hoped the sword would be repaired one day. This summer I was blown away when I saw the very same Jeanne d’Arc statue with sword in tact in Paris. So when I stopped by the park this weekend to check out the cleaning, my jaw hit the ground. Behold:

Are you glad the sword was repaired?

After the jump a few alternative Jean D’arc shots before the sword was replaced (more…)

Update on Coffy Cafe Coming to Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoP,

Any new scoop on when Coffy Café in Columbia Heights is planning on opening?

I was wondering the same thing. Here’s an update the owner sent me last week:

Things are chugging along at Coffy! Right now we are painting, building out the counters, finishing the “rough-in” of plumbing and electrical and also finalizing the webpage www.coffycafe.com. We should be completing our first round of preliminary inspections next week. With any luck we will be finished with build-out in Mid-Dec and opening sometime in January.

Coffy Cafe is coming to 3310 14th St, NW across the street from the Tivoli (14th and Park Rd, NW)

Chuck Brown Concert Coming to Cardozo High School Dec. 9th

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr T in DC

From a press release:

Join us for Cardozo High School’s “Last Curtain Call,” a Concert with DC’s Chuck Brown and Cardozo‘s home grown original Marvin Gaye’s group that started on Cardozo’s stage in the 60’s, The Marquees. The concert will be in the Historical Cardozo Auditorium on December 9, 2011 from 8:00 until 11:00 p.m. to commemorate the modernization and closing of the 95 year old Historical School on the Hill until it opens again on August, 2013. Join us for our last event on the stage where Marvin Gaye started it all and Chuck Brown continues to keep it moving—a night of Rhythm and Blues and GOGO fun.

Tickets are just $25 in advance and $30 at the door and can be purchased at Cardozo High (1200 Clifton Street, NW –202-673-7385) and at the African American Civil War Museum (1925 Vermont Ave, NW – 202-667-2667).

THE EVENT SCHEDULE:

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. –Open Seating — Vendors, Food, CD’s, Meet our Guests

On the Stage Starting at 8:00 p.m.

The Cardozo High School Marching Band’s Tribute to Chuck and Marvin
Tribute to Marvin Gaye—The Original Marquees and Paul Waldron
Cardozo Thespians—If Marvin Gaye had Met Chuck Brown at

Cardozo…

Your browser may not support display of this image. Chuck Brown and the GOGO Sound

Good Deal or Not? “Two level TURRETED unit” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 1454 Euclid St, NW:


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The flier says:

“CHECK THIS OUT. FHA approved building Major. Price reduction>BRIGHT/AIRY & Romantic two level, 2 bedm. ,1.5 bath condo. Full of charm on lovely Columbia Hts. street; close to metro, ,shops. CAC , FIREPLACE , sep. din. rm. area, ,Open kit. ,powder room . Washer/dryer. Two level TURRETED unit dramatically expands liv. rm. and upstairs bedrooms. Hardwood floors. 15 windows. A special home. FHA approved building!”

You can find more more info here and a mouse on house tour here.

This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $419,000 ($340 monthly condo fee.)

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 11th Street NW at Otis Place:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Beautiful 3BR, 1.5BA, Victorian rowhouse two blocks from metro, Meridian Pint, Red Rocks and other restaurants on 11th St NW. Four blocks from Giant and DC USA shopping. Off-street parking for one car (or partially furnished patio with grill, your choice); bright open kitchen, formal dining room, spacious living room, powder room and original tile vestibule on main level; two huge bedrooms, one small bedroom and full bath upstairs. Central air/heat throughout, laundry room with washer/dryer, heart of pine floors, wood blinds, original pocket doors, granite counters, stainless appliances and ceiling fans. Must see to appreciate. $50 application, security deposit equal to one month’s rent. No pets or smoking please.”

$3400 sound right for this 3 bed/1.5 bath?

Dear PoPville – Unity Market Takes Root in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The Adams Morgan food tents have moved to 14th Street – between Parkwood and Otis, if memory serves. If you haven’t checked them out already, please do. Great news for the neighborhood!”

The Adams Morgan Unity Market closed at the end of Sept. ’11. Glad to see their new home is up and running. Thanks to all who sent emails. One reader noted that they were open on the weekends but does anyone happen to know their current hours/days?

Anyone else stop by?


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Popping up at 13th and Otis St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

It’ll be interesting to see how the long vacant property at the corner of 13th and Otis St, NW in Columbia Heights turns out. Looks like the whole block is getting fixed up. Note the house next door is also getting popped up but instead of wood framing is using cinder blocks:

Many DC USA Stores Open Midnight on Friday But Remember Metro Closes at 1AM

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

For those who are crazy enough seeking to take advantage of Black Friday sales at DC USA you may want to drive. While many stores like Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Modells, etc open at Midnight (Thursday night/Friday morning) I’ve been reminded that metro still closes at 1am (Thursday night/Friday morning) so keep that in mind if you’re taking metro.

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