Columbia Heights

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 13th and Irving St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“1 Br apartment available early January. Tenants relocating and apartment wont last long. Current tenants have been the only renters since remodeled in 2007. New SS appliances, berber carpets and tile throughout. Shared patio in backyard. Great Neighbors. 1 block to Columbia Heights Metro. ALL utilities included in rent (Dish TV, Water, Electric, Internet, Phone local and long distance, ADT Security). Apartment is ready to move in with no worries about hooking up any utilities. Apartment Available Mid January to the right tenants. Accepting applications immediately. Pets considered. Reduced rent negotiable if you take on utilities.”

The reader writes:

“My landlord is really awesome, responsive and has made the rent all inclusive for the next tenants! The place is really turn-key. Utilities included are: ADT security system, Dish network (HUGE HD package with everything, all the premium channels), phone, internet, water/sewer, and electric. And a really nice full size washer and dryer.

And the next door neighbors have been a Garden of the Day before”.

What do you guys think – does $2100 sound reasonable?

The 4:30pm Post – DIW Kwanzaa Show at Gala Theatre Wed & Thurs in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy of Dance Institute of Washington

“Dear PoP,

Should be a great show! Please spread the word. These kids are really talented!”

The Dance Institute of Washington says:

DIW’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Concerts present a captivating pageant of dance, poetry and song in honor of the African American holiday of Kwanzaa.

DIW’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Concerts
at GALA Hispanic Theatre
3333 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Event Dates: Dec 29, 2010-Dec 30, 2010
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/140444

All tickets are $15 – general admission

THE DANCE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON
Fabian Barnes, Founder and Artistic Director
PRESENTS
DIW’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Concerts
at GALA Hispanic Theatre

Wednesday, December 29th:
Opening Night Performance, 7pm start; doors 6:30pm
&
Thursday, December 30th:
Afternoon Show, 2pm start; doors 1:30pm
Evening Show, 7pm start; doors 6:30pm

About the Concerts: The Dance Institute of Washington’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Concerts present a “shake-the-rafters, rattle-the-floorboards, unabashedly uplifting” (The Washington Post) pageant of dance, poetry and song in honor of the African American holiday. The seven principles of Kwanzaa come alive as never before through passionate performances by DIW’s professional dancers Washington Reflections Dance Company, youth ensemble, students and special guest artists: master drummer G.H. Abasi Johnson; Ghanaian artist Michael Kweku Owusu; and the African Continuum Theater Company’s Off the Cicuit Performance Ensemble. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday favorite.

About the Dance Institute of Washington: The Dance Institute of Washington is a dance education institution committed to providing children and youth the opportunity to develop artistically, socially, emotionally and intellectually through the discipline of dance. DIW operates a studio school, education outreach program, youth ensemble and professional company, granting young people from diverse backgrounds the chance to experience the performing arts and develop important skills needed for a successful future–in dance and beyond.

Pho Viet Gets Awesome Review in the Post

By Prince Of Petworth

A long time favorite of PoPville, Pho Viet located at 3513 14th Street, NW gets some serious love from the Washington Post this weekend:

What makes the broth from this kitchen so intoxicating is its clarity. If it weren’t for the fine white noodles occupying the center of the bowl, a diner could see straight to the bottom. Dip your spoon into the pale golden liquid, raise it to your lips and taste: Nguyen says it can take 12 hours for her to make the stock, which starts with beef bones and water and develops with onion and ginger, and I believe it. The result is limpid yet rich.

And Pho is arguably the best meal for this weather. I celebrated my Jewish Christmas there and couldn’t have been happier. If you are lucky enough to live within a 1 mile radius – they deliver! (202-629-2839) You can see all their Pho options here.

Anyone Hear A Child Yelling for Help in Columbia Heights Last Night?

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoP,

I live on Euclid b/t 14th & 15th, and I was awakened from a dead sleep last night at 11:06pm by a child running down the street screaming for help. This was not a kid messing around, this was full-on panicked screaming, “Help, help, somebody help me please!” And this sounded like a young child, like somewhere between 8-12 years old. I ran down the stairs, and was about to go outside in my bare feet, but my husband grabbed his shoes and said he’d go check it out. We are 3 flights up, and by the time he made it down to the street, the child was nowhere to be seen and he couldn’t hear the screaming anymore.

There’s usually a fair amount of traffic (foot and car) on our street at this time of night, so I’m hoping someone was able to help this kid. I kept waiting to hear sirens, like those following the shooting on the 19th on Fuller Street, but never heard a thing. I’m just wondering if anyone else has reported hearing this or if anyone in the neighborhood heard/saw anything? I’m not sure where else to look to find out what happened, I’ve been checking for police reports, but my imagination is killing me with scenarios of what happened…”

Do any neighbors happen to know what happened? I’ll see if MPD received any reports.

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1415 Chapin Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Columbia Heights/UStreet: Renovated Beaux-Arts Bldg: This is a Great Top Floor 1-Bedroom-Wood Floors throughout Living areas, Classic Checkerboard tile in bathroom, Brand New Carpet in Bdrm, Window Furnishing existing, New Decorator Paint, Black Appliances, Security, Weight Room, Sundeck. You can walk to shops & restaurants that are on block and under construction as well as stroll to everything that’s in Colombia Heights, Ustreet, Adams Morgan. This apartment is centally located between all three!!”

I’m thinking $1390 for a top floor 1 bedroom at this location sounds pretty good. You guys?

Doug, A Reader Found Your Blackberry in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoP,

Found: AT&T blackberry, belonging to “Doug.” Found the phone on the sidewalk along 11th Street between Harvard & Girard, NW at 12:30pm today. I know it’s just a phone, but for the number of times mine has either been stolen or been lost I would have appreciated somebody trying to return it.

It’s a smaller version, gunmetal color. When I found it was split open and battery was out. After replacing the battery the phone turned on and loaded…where I found out it belonged to “Doug.” It’s password protected so I can’t get to any numbers to call a friend and return the phone. If anybody knows a guy named Doug, who is missing his blackberry, let me know and I’ll get it safely back.”

If it is yours please contact [email protected]

Sat. Night Crime: Shooting Death in Brookland, Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


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Very sad news coming out of Brookland. MPD reports:

“Fifth District is working a shooting 3600 block of 12th Street, Newton Market, two gunmen entered the location dressed in dark clothing and attempted to rob the location. One of the suspects discharged a firearm striking the manager in the chest. The victim died as a result of the injury. If anyone has information relative to this shooting please call us immediately at 202 727 9099.

We need your help to close this horrible crime!
Commander Lamar D. Greene”


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MPD writes:

“At approximately 5:45 am this morning members of the MPD responded to the 1500 block of Fuller Street, Northwest, for the sounds of gunshots.

A shooting victim was discovered at a local hospital a short time later.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department on 2027279099 or 888919CRIME
or text at 50411.

Commander Jacob Kishter”

Judging Restaurants – Gloria Pupuseria

By Prince Of Petworth

This is one of the first places I ever ate at in Columbia Heights, I think in late 2002. Insanely I haven’t been back since for no good reason because I remember leaving full and happy. And I just noticed they just got a bit of a facelift and was wondering if there were any fans out there? They are located at 3411 14th St NW just north of Newton.

How do they compare to Pupuseria San Miguel in Mt. Pleasant?

Attempted Laptop Theft at Tynan Coffee (Columbia Heights) Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

“Dear PoP,

Just wanted to give a heads up that there was an attempted laptop theft at Tynan Cafe Sunday night. I was sitting with my friend with my laptop on the table next to me when a kid – probably around 16/17, black, pretty short – came up, grabbed it and bolted for the door. Fortunately Sunday’s dreary weather paid off and he slipped the moment he got outside which gave us time to catch up to him and wrestle it back. He had a friend with him who was waiting outside – a bit older and with dreads. The people at Tynan, which is a place I love and will always continue to go to, said that they had had a few incidents as of late. So, as a public please remember to keep your computer close and always keep an eye on it – especially if you are sitting near the door.

Also, lots of thanks to everyone who rushed out to give a hand. Cafe wifi users gotta stick together!”

Unfortunately this happened once before over the summer at the 14th and Irving St, NW location. Thanks to the writer for sending the word. Stay vigilant!

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