Just got the word via twitter that Mr. Larry’s Pet Supply Store opens Saturday at 3301 11th St, NW (near Room 11).
If anyone checks them out be sure to shoot me an email and let me know what you think.
And they’ll have a groomer:
Columbia Heights
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fountain in Silver Spring
“Dear PoP,
Though I had issues with the Columbia Heights fountain in the beginning (because A. it’s a barren lot all winter long and B. I feel like a DC artist should have designed it), it’s nice to see people enjoying a frozen yogurt on the wall while children play in the water on a nice sunny day (just hope the water is sufficiently chlorinated). Now I don’t want to sound like a grumpy old man but my concern is with the team of teenagers that are forever skateboarding on it. Those are, in fact, porcelain tiles, and underneath those grates are the fountain heads. Once the tiles or fountain heads break and once the stone walls are chipped I can’t imagine the city replacing them any time soon. Here is a photo of the very similar fountain in Silver Spring- only difference it has this small chain fence going around it. Granted a skateboarder could easily move something like that, but combined with those metal bumpers on the steps maybe it could deter them? At least while the fountain is off.”
Do you guys think when the fountain is turned off that it needs to be protected like the one above?
“Dear PoP,
Just found these keys on the floor of a 42 bus heading to Mt Pleasant. We are going to turn in to metro lost and found. Can you post the pic so the owner might be able to find their keys? Thanks!”
“Dear PoP,
My purse was stolen last night while walking home at around 8pm on Park Rd between 13th and 11th, NW. Fortunately most of my valuables fell out after I and some wonderful neighbors chased the man around the block (not the smartest decision, I know, but many thanks to the kind strangers). Take this as yet another reminder to pay attention while walking. If people could keep an eye out for a black purse somewhere in the area, I have been working for several months on a blue and white baby blanket that should be in the purse. It is likely useless to the thief but the blanket is priceless to me and my friend’s newborn.”
Please email me [princeofpetworth(at)gmail] if you find the purse/blanket and I’ll put you in touch with the reader.
From an email:
The Columbia Heights Day Initiative (CHDI) — the grassroots nonprofit that presents the popular neighborhood festival every summer — is having its second annual Community Yard Sale & Spring Clean on Saturday, April 2.
Neighbors, apartment buildings and homeowners are having more 30 yard sales throughout the Columbia Heights. Shop for great deals and explore the neighborhood from 10 am to 4 pm this Saturday.
Yard sale locations and details are listed on a Google Map at http://bit.ly/SpringClean11map.
As part of the North Columbia Heights Civic Association’s “Great Day of Service” [http://www.northcolumbiaheights.org/community-service/], CHDI is also collecting donations of home goods and clothing at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza from 10 am – 4 pm. The donations will benefit Community of Hope, a neighborhood group that works to improve the health and quality of life of low-income, homeless, and underserved families and individuals in DC. Click through to review suggested items to donate — http://www.communityofhopedc.org/kind-donations. Items will also be collected for Amvets — http://www.amvetspickup.org/.
WHAT: Columbia Heights Community Yard Sale & Spring Clean
WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 10 am to 4 pm
WHERE: throughout Columbia Heights
Google Map of yard sales — http://bit.ly/SpringClean11map
Activities and donation site — Columbia Heights Civic Plaza — 14th & Park & Kenyon NW
In other Columbia Heights News:
The Marketplace is looking for local artists and artisans who want to be part of this year’s CH Festivus of fine food, fun, art and entertainment. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on April 22. The application is available on our website — www.chfestivus.org — and Facebook page — www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-Heights-Community-Marketplace/112318238787899
The Marketplace begins on Saturday, May 7th at 9 a.m. at the civic plaza at 14th Street and Park Road, NW.
It will feature 18 food producers, compared with nine last year, and lots more local artists and entertainment.
Photo by PoPville flickr user AWard Tour
A reader forwards this alert from SAIS public affairs:
Dear SAIS Community,
We wanted to make you aware of an incident that took place in a nearby neighborhood on Monday at approximately 10 p.m. involving one of our students.
The student was leaving the Columbia Heights Metro station and was approached by two men who pointed a gun at the student and demanded his backpack. Fortunately, our student was not harmed in this case—he turned over his backpack filled with his laptop, wallet and other personal belongings. An incident report has been filed with the D.C. Police.
This is just a reminder that we do live in an urban setting and crime does happen. Please try to be aware of your surroundings at all times and travel with others when possible, especially in the evenings. Also, as our student did in this case, it is best not to get into an altercation with assailants—it is always safer to turn over your belongings.
Photo by PoPville flickr user mosley.brian
“Dear PoP,
I know this is not as important as a shooting or mugging, but I did want to report yet another massive theft incident at the Washington Sports Club in Columbia Heights on Saturday night (March 26). I blame only myself, because after reading PoP I knew that I should NEVER take my wallet to that sketchy, crime-riddled gym, but I needed to shop for groceries afterwards and I knew I was going to have a very short work-out. I was one of FIVE males whose lockers were broken into between 6 and 7 pm, and whose wallets were stolen.
A policeman responded very promptly after being called, and management was sympathetic, but let’s face it, they really do not care to take any meaningful actions to stop these thefts (such as having staff regularly patrol the locker rooms, or training the ever present cleaning staff to watch for suspicious activity). I am one of many who wish we had a realistic health club alternative.
I continue to hate the over-sold, always crowded, crime scene that is WSC-Columbia Heights. I just want to warn patrons of WSC-Columbia Heights that the crime wave continues and NEVER NEVER NEVER take your valuables to that gym. You are a sitting duck! Thanks for letting me vent a little.”
Very frustrating. Unfortunately, it seems that these breakins happen at many gyms in the city.
We spoke about some reasonably priced gyms here back in Aug. ’10.
I am very happy to report that at long last you will soon be able to drink a Public Ale from DC Brau – DC’s first brewery in over 60 years. I spoke with Meridian Pint general manager Drew Swift who shared the great news. Friday April 15th will be a huge launch party for DC Brau’s Public Ale. The party will be called “Tax Relief Day” and from 5-8pm you’ll be able to sample the Public Ale for $4 a pint and from 8pm through the rest of the night for $5. There will be multiple kegs including, of course, on all the table taps. Commemorative t-shirts celebrating the historic event will be available as well. For the rest of the weekend DC Brau’s Public Ale will be available exclusively at Meridian Pint (11th and Park Rd, NW). And starting Monday keep your eyes peeled for Public Ale throughout the city.
Ed. Note: Meridian Pint is a PoP advertiser.
I’m happy to share the news that a lease has been signed at 3310 14th St, NW in the Samuel Kelsey Apartments (across the street from the Tivoli) next to the Florist space. It has been leased by a DC Teacher and resident who is “putting together Coffy Cafe, a coffee shop and crepery with a Mod 60s/70 theme. It’s about 1500sqft and should hopefully be open by late summer.”
I’ll be updating with more info as we get closer to the opening date.
This rental is located at 1610 Park Rd, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Exceptional Value – ONE BEDROOMS Move in April 12th – May 1fst . The Parkhill is located right in the middle of it all. In the vibrant, Columbia Heights/Adams Morgan/Mt.Pleasant/U Street area, all in walking distance. The 5 story property offers sunny windows and hard wood floors and brand new wall to wall carpet. Near downtown monuments and more. Between 18th & 14th Streets you will find a dining experience you could want. A wide variety of night life. Indoor parking is available. Bus stop at the front door and just 5 minute walk to groceries, restaurants, gym. The floor plans are all oversized. Utilities are all included in the rent. Minimal electric fee.”
$1365 sound right for a one bedroom here?
“Dear PoP,
I walked past the Tivoli last night [14th and Park Rd, NW] and thought the progress on the construction was of note. They have converted two of the old movie poster boxes into windows and the ticket box area is really coming along…”
That’s wild that they converted the poster boxes to windows:
This of course will be the home to a Z Burger (or Zebra Girl as I and others will always call it) and the ticket booth will be selling milkshakes.
I took a peek in the window and there’s still a bit of construction to be completed but very good progress:
