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“Lidl Announces Grand Opening Date For Columbia Heights Store”

Published June 14, 2023 at 9:35AM

3100 14th Street, NW photos courtesy Lidl

At long last the big news from Lidl:

“Lidl US, one of the nation’s top-ranked grocers, will open its newest store in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, June 28 in Columbia Heights. The store, located at 3100 14th St. NW, will be Lidl’s second in the District after its successful opening in 2022 at Skyland Town Center. The store will hold a soft opening at 8:00 a.m. Local leaders, including Deputy Mayor Keith Anderson, will welcome Lidl to the community at an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The grand opening day celebration will feature get-them-while-you-can special offers for customers. The store will operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (more…)

“And as the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Columbia Heights summer games conclude, I declare summer has begun!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 12, 2023 at 12:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

Speaking of car excitement in Columbia Heights… Did anybody tell you about the car chase Sunday between 13th and Monroe and the fire station on 14th?

What had happened was, I was standing on the corner when a minivan pulled into the crosswalk in front of Monroe Street, blocking traffic. the two ladies jumped out of the minivan, ran down monroe street towards the coupe, and started beating on another car, three or four cars back.

One thing led to another… And before you knew it, one of the ladies was on the hood of the car, straight up TJ Hooker style, holding onto the wiper, with the car racing down Monroe towards 14th St. (more…)

Today in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 11, 2023 at 4:30PM

Thanks to Mike for sending earlier this morning (Sunday, 6/11/23) from 15th Street, NW outside Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park. (more…)

New LIDL Signage Up in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 5, 2023 at 12:45PM

3100 14th Street, NW

Thanks to A. for sending on Friday “Lidl put up new signage. Maybe inching closer to an opening date?”

Anyone hear rumors of an opening date? Stay tuned!!

#DC USA

Trini Vybez (Trinidadian Cuisine) posts liquor license placard in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2023 at 4:05PM

1400 Meridian Place, NW

Back in February we learned that Trinidadian Cuisine would be coming to Columbia Heights with Trini Vybez. This space was formerly home to Karibbean Kitchen and the Getaway and Social before them.

The liquor license placard now posted for Trini Vybez says: (more…)

“Ube Cafe — but it will be similar to Sheba, just revamped!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2023 at 10:05AM

3400 14th Street, NW at Otis Pl, NW

Thanks to H. for sending more on the old Sheba Cafe space: “I just walked by the old Sheba Cafe in Columbia heights. I spoke with the owner and he’s opening a coffee shop (that specializes in ethiopian coffee and cuisine) within 10 days or earlier! (more…)

New Liquor Store coming to Columbia Heights a few storefronts up from the former D’Vines space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2023 at 10:35AM

3103 14 th Street, NW

Thanks to Rob for sending: “This is the storefront that briefly was a jewelry store. In between the FedEx and Starbucks on 14th Street on the same block as the Metro.”

Karl reminds us that D’vines “shut a few weeks ago, maybe a month.”

The liquor license placard for the new place coming says: (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the floors, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2023 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 1445 Ogden Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

“Action at old Sheba Cafe”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 17, 2023 at 12:45PM

3400 14th Street, NW at Otis Pl, NW

Thanks to I. for sending: “Action at old Sheba Cafe – looks like a nice coffee shop.”

Anyone hear details? Stay tuned.

Update: Homicide, arrest made. 1:25am Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 16, 2023 at 9:05AM | Updated May 16, 2023 at 2:21PM

via google maps

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the 1400 Block of Fairmont Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:26 am, Third District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female shooting victim. (more…)