
Thanks to Christine for sending: “Wanted to send this beautiful work of art in honor of Good Friday in front of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Columbia Heights. I believe it’s colored gravel!” (more…)

Thanks to Christine for sending: “Wanted to send this beautiful work of art in honor of Good Friday in front of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Columbia Heights. I believe it’s colored gravel!” (more…)

14th and Meridian Place, NW
Thanks to Layla for sending: “looks like Karibbean Kitchen is closed in Columbia Heights & is relocating” (more…)

via google maps
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 11, 2022, in the 3000 block of 13th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 10:50 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located a juvenile male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 15 year-old Malachi Jackson, of Northwest, DC. (more…)

Ed. Note: Doesn’t appear to be related to Salt and Pepper Grill.
Thanks to Shahana for sending: “Taking over Khana Express over on 14th and Girard.” (more…)

This rental is located at 11th St NW near Monroe St. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,200 / 2br – 1000ft2 – LOVELY COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2BR/1BA, UTIL/WIFI/CABLE INCL. TO AUG. OR DEC! (NW DC/ Columbia Heights/Adams Morgan/ U Street) (more…)

This rental is located at 3101 Sherman Avenue NW near Sherman and Irving NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,100 / 1br – 500ft2 – Modern Columbia Heights 1 bedroom (Columbia Heights) (more…)

3400 11th Street, NW
From The Thirsty Crow:
“OLD BLUE BBQ POP-UP TONIGHT Monday April 4th / 5 to 10 pm! Swing on by and say hi to our grillmaster pals @oldbluebbq and check out their BBQ Brisket & Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Chicken Wings, Shrimp, and more! Play pool and watch all the games on our TV screens!
Tonight’s pop-up menu: (more…)

This rental is located at 14th NW near Randolph. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,095 / 1br – 765ft2 – Large sunny 1BR (765 sq ft)–May 1 (more…)

3608 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Emma for sending the latest on the new Cher Cher.
CherCher’s original location in Shaw was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street, NW back in 2012. (more…)

photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update from DC Fire and EMS 5:05pm: “Update 2 Alarm Fire 1500 block Park Rd NW. #DCsBravest making good progress in attacking & extinguishing fire. 1 patient transported non life threatening injuries. No apparent extension to adjacent structures.”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“2 Alarm fire now 1500 block Park Rd NW. Fire involves top floor and attic of large 3 story institutional building. #DCsBravest have rescued several occupants. 20 units & approx 100 personnel on scene or enroute.”

photo by Jack
Katie reports: “Stood on Park Rd after evacuating DCUSA and there’s so much smoke that my mask and clothes smell like campfire”
From Alert DC: “DC FEMS reports the 1500 block of Park Road, NW is closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)