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Readers reported starting around 2:15pm:
“Just heard like a massive shootout or something in Columbia heights…13th and Columbia”
“gun shots on columbia road and 13th. multiple rounds. people running.”
“Street appears to be blocked by police now”
Alan Henney reported: “About 30 shots exchanged. So far nobody reported struck… But there is property damage.”
1403 Park Road, NW
Thanks to Amanda for sending: “Just a heads up that DC Boba on Park Rd in Columbia Heights is officially open and it rocks! They have not only Boba tea, but also milkshakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and bao. (more…)
11th and Lamont Street, NW
Thanks to Tim for sending the latest from Room 11 (writing the ‘old Room 11 space’ twice is too painful, damn it.) Last we heard they were hoping to reopen in April 2020 “with a new look or a new name.” Not much info from the Demo permit posted out front: (more…)
Back in September we posted some scuttlebutt about rumblings that a grocery store may be interested in the vacant space(s) in DCUSA (14th Street, NW between Park and Monroe.) Turns out it will be a Lidl!
Ed. Note: A Lidl is also coming to Skyland Town Center in Ward 7.
From a press release: (more…)
Update: “PEPCO reports all power is now restored in the Northwest area of 16th & Columbia Road.”
From AlertDC: “PEPCO reports a power outage in the vicinity of 16th Street and Columbia Road, NW, affecting the Cardozo, Columbia Heights, Lanier Heights, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods. The estimated restoration time is 3PM. Affected customers can contact PEPCO on 1-877-737-2662.” (more…)
This rental is located at 11th St NW near Harvard. The Craigslist ad says:
“$4,500 / 4br – 1950ft2 – Immaculate 4BD/2BA Condo in Columbia Heights (more…)
Spotted at 16th and Park Road, NW over the weekend: (more…)
This rental is located at 1009 1/2 Lamont Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,779 / 2br – Gorgeous Columbia Heights Home! (Columbia Heights) (more…)
14th and Irving St, NW
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in the 1400 block of Irving Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:48 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Upon arrival, Third District members located and arrested the suspect. A firearm was recovered on scene.
On Thursday, January 27, 2022, 18 year-old Christopher Frink, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) and Carrying a Pistol without a License. (more…)
This rental is located at 11th Street NW near Otis Street. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,450 / 3br – 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights Townhome (Washington) (more…)