From an email:
“In cooperation with Positive Force DC, we bring you DC Punk Rock Flea Market & Food Drive!
Saturday, Nov. 20th 12 PM – 5 PM
St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church – (1525 Newton Street, NW)
Free to enter, but please bring a donation of whole-grain cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, or canned vegetables, fruit, beans, or tuna for delivery to nearby low-income seniors by We Are Family DC! For more info, see wearefamilydc.org“
Thanks to Manny for sending: “Train smoking at Columbia Heights station. Single tracking here.”
Metro reports: “Yellow Line Delay: Expect delays to Huntington due to a disabled train at Columbia Heights.”
“UPDATED: Yellow Line Delay: Expect residual delays to Huntington due to an earlier train malfunction at Columbia Heights.”
This rental is located at 1410 Perry Place NW near 14th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,200 / 3br – Lovely 3 bed/2 bath in Columbia Heights (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I recently bought a 1912 rowhouse in Columbia Heights and the owner/realtor didn’t know much about its fireplace. When I got a chimney/fireplace inspector out here, he discovered (while on the roof) that there was no chimney! (more…)
This rental is located at Hiatt Place NW near Irving Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,475 / 500ft2 – Great Location!! Studio apartment in Boutique Building (Columbia Heights, Washington DC) (more…)
via google maps
Update, confirmed by MPD: “MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 2900 block of 14th St. NW. No lookout.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″
Alan Henney reports at 2:10pm:
“DOUBLE SHOOTING— 2700 and 2900 blocks of 14th St NW-DC in Columbia Heights. One shot in the head, other in the arm. No suspect info yet.”
One reader reports hearing: “Heard the shots and the sirens at 14th and Fairmont NW. Stay safe everyone. Six to eight, in rapid succession.”
Another reader reports: “AppleTree Charter at 14th and Girard is on lockdown” Update: “Lockdown over at the school.”
Metrobus reports: “52/54/H2/H4 Delay: Due to police activity on 14th St NW at Columbia Rd, buses are experiencing delays in both directions.”
From AlertDC: “MPD reports the following road closures due to police activity:
2800 and 2900 Blocks of 14th Street, NW
1300 Block of Girard Street, NW
Please avoid the area.”
Updates as more is learned.
This rental is located at 1337 Florida Avenue, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,550 / 1br – A small 1BR basement unit will be available (Columbia Heights) (more…)
2400 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“On October 30th, 2021, Spot of Tea will host a grand opening celebration of their new permanent location at 2400 14th St NW. Founded back in 2017 as a staple of the D.C. farmer’s market circuit, Spot of Tea has spent the past two years serving one-of-a-kind tea flavors and boba out of their NoMa location. Their mission is to create a warm and inviting community of boba-ristas and tea-drinkers, in addition to serving delicious drinks. Spot of Tea will be building on this community-centered vision at their new location.
To celebrate their opening, Spot of Tea will be donating all profits on October 30th and October 31st to four DC-based non-profits centered around the different components that support a thriving community. All customers will be able to choose which of the following non-profits they would like to donate their purchase to: (more…)
Kyle sends this beaut from Columbia Heights. At least this is the last week for street sweeping.
This rental is located at 3553 10th St NW near Spring St NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,950 / 4br – 1184ft2 – Beautiful townhouse for rent (Columbia Heights) (more…)