3614 14th Street, NW
Las Placitas II has some new signage up on 14th Street: (more…)
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Columbia Heights
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a threats offense that occurred in Northwest.
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Third District officers were flagged down in reference to an incident that had just occurred in the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect yelled homophobic slurs and made threats to do bodily harm to the victim. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if anyone else in DC has experienced this — our legitimate DMV plates appear to have been duplicated and used on another vehicle.
Over the past few years, my wife and I have received multiple citations for a Honda minivan we don’t own, even though our plates have always been on our Jeep Grand Cherokee. DMV investigators told us this could be part of a larger fraud issue involving counterfeit metal plates being produced and sold — possibly using real DMV plate data.
A few years ago, (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Looks like the end of a ten year lease, back in 2015 we reported: Petition Fails, “Crypto-Classism” Defeated with Arrival of a 7-Eleven coming to 14th and Florida Ave, NW…
Oh that was a helluva ride.
Thanks to R. for sending: “This sign (below) just went up (Thursday.) 7-11 closing at 14th and Florida. Looks like something else will take its place.” (more…)
Thanks to all who sent in photos this morning. One reader shares this “Worrisome text” from 9:35am:
“Just got the attached very strange and worrisome text from a place where a friend lives” (more…)
3100 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Samantha for sending: “Not sure poor corporate spelling is news, but it is certainly unfortunate.”
It is news on the Friday afternoon before a three day weekend! :)
And in other fast casual signs we’re still waiting for Wendy’s in Petworth: (more…)
Thanks to Daniel for sending: “From the lidl in Columbia heights, nothing posted on their website but this on the door.”
I’m hearing there is a “deep cleaning” going on but not details on why and how long it will take. Stay tuned.
And earlier this morning a few folks were asking about the giant police presence around 14th and Girard Street, NW: (more…)
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Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:34 a.m., Third District officers responded for a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Clifton Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Jerome Myles, of Northwest, DC.
Responding officers observed two suspects fleeing the scene and entering a nearby apartment building. Homicide Branch detectives responded to the scene, and following multiple emergency search warrants, one of the suspects was located and placed under arrest. 35-year-old Antone Whitaker of Northeast, DC, was charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.
The second suspect is still being sought. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”
“Dear PoPville, (more…)
3306 14th Street, NW
Earlier this week we noted that it was Time to Play Temporarily Closed or “Temporarily” Closed for this Fast Casual Chain in Columbia Heights.
Alas, Subway auctioned everything off here…
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Thanks to A. for sending this, uh, interesting parking note from your neighbor in Columbia Heights: (more…)