“Completed lower plaza of Meridian Hill Park. NPS Photo”
Ed. Note: This is the first time I’ve seen an official release from the National Park Service that says “Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park”
From a press release:
“Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, has reopened after the National Park Service (NPS) constructed an accessible route through the lower plaza level and restored its distinctive historic landscape and architectural features. (more…)
From an email:
“Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, today announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant, (more…)
14th and Meridian Place, NW
Update from MPD:
“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an MPD officer involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in the 1400 block of Park Road, Northwest.
On Monday, February 27, 2023, at approximately 11:32 pm, (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From an email:
“I am attaching our farewell message that we will be posting through March 25, our last day at the markets.
Thanks to J. and S. for sending Tuesday: “at the new Cuban Espresso (formerly Salt and Pepper Deli & Dunkin way back). 14th & Girard NW”
And K. sends from Maddy’s in Woodley Park, also on Tuesday: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to Robbery (Force and Violence) and Simple Assault offenses that occurred on Friday, February 17, 2023, in the Third District.
At approximately 6:00 pm, (more…)
This rental is located at Park Road NW near Sherman Avenue NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in a Voyeurism offense that occurred on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the 3100 block of 14th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 1:19 pm, the suspect used a cell phone to take a photo of a female victim while she was in a dressing room. The suspect then fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo below: (more…)
1370 Park Road, NW
Update: I’m told Sticky Fingers will remain in Columbia Heights “at least another 6 months”.
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed a new “for lease” banner hanging outside of Sticky Fingers at 1370 Park Rd NW. A quick Google search brought up a “restaurant for lease” listing for that address. Back in the day, this was a popular hangout for the coffee and laptop crowd. (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending word about Retrobottega (2435 18th Street, NW) in Adams Morgan this morning and other readers sent word about Makan (11th and Park Road, NW) in Columbia Heights yesterday.
Thanks to Sam for sending the flyer about the Kalorama Citizens Association public crime meeting Thursday night: (more…)