Columbia Heights

“ISO help identifying sexual predator”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I have lived in DC for 9 years and Columbia Heights for 6 years, and I love the community we have. I need your help identifying a sexual predator I was surprised to find on my (basement level) patio last night, at approximately 11:40pm. This transpired in the alley between Holmead and 13th St NW, between Otis and Monroe.

I looked out my bedroom window to notice the motion light had been activated, and when I looked more closely I saw a man with no pants on, (more…)

Why Your Building May Have Shook “like an earthquake” Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Last night around 1am a few folks started asking “Am I the only one who had their entire building shake like an earthquake? (13th and Clifton)”

“I live here too. Yea, it kinda scared me and my gf. Whole building shook.”

Daniel replies: “Huge tree fell in the Clifton Terrace/Wardman courtyard. Assume that was what you heard/felt.”

Columbia Heights (and Park View) – 20010 Zip Code Got Added to the Priority Vaccine Registration List

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Reana (and all others) who messaged us about DC Health’s tweet:

“Ahead of tomorrow’s vaccination invitations going out, we have added one new priority zip code. The current list of priority zip codes is: 20010, 20011, 20017, 20018, 20002, 20003, 20019, 20020, 20032, 20422 and 20593.”

Ed. Note: The tomorrow referenced above is today, the tweet was sent last night (March 31) (more…)

Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut (1 a day for the rest of 2021) Offer is For Real!

By Prince Of Petworth


3100 14th Street, NW newly opened in Columbia Heights. There is also a D.C. location right outside the Dupont South metro station.

Oh my. From Krispy Kreme:

“Krispy Kreme is finding ways to be sweet as the U.S. continues to scale COVID-19 vaccinations. To show our support for those who choose to get vaccinated, starting Monday, 3/22, anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card will receive a free Original Glazed® doughnut.” (more…)

Your Bird!

By Prince Of Petworth

Been getting a bunch of emails about this good looker:

“Parakeet spotted in the alley between Belmont and Chapin Street NW. It also brought along a sweet rainbow. Did anyone lose a pet? I saw it yesterday and again today.”

Shots Fired Reported in Columbia Heights around 12:45pm

By Prince Of Petworth


13th and Fairmont St, NW

Readers report staring at 12:47pm:

“did you hear the gunshots just now? Sounded very close to 14th & Fairmont.”

“Police are on the corner right now”

“Shots fired at corner of 13th and Fairmont. Cops are already on the scene directing traffic and pedestrians” (more…)

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