Awesome – thanks to all who passed on.

This isn’t the first time the President visited The Coupe in Columbia Heights and hopefully won’t be the last.


“Dear PoPville,

I witnessed a violent shouting match at 6:30 am, followed by the usual group of men drinking in front of the former Heights taproom, and ending with a heinous comment before I arrived at the Metro. And that was just my walk to work.

A letter of concern about the Columbia Heights Plaza was sent to CM Nadeau who replied: (more…)



Inside 14th and Park Road, NW

Yesterday we wrote about the odd hours at the Z Burger in Columbia Heights. We got an update at 5:30pm yesterday from Katherine:

“Looks like it’s lights out for Z Burger. Just stopped by and no one was there. Fryers and grills removed, everything off, signage removed from doors, including the operating hours signage.”

Z Burger opened here back in 2013. Updates when we learn what becomes of the cool, historic space.



Sherman and Irving Street, NW. Photo by Grant

Around 3:15pm Alert DC Traffic Police reported: “Traffic Alert
700 b/o Irving St NW btw Sherman Ave and Georgia Ave NW [EB One-Way] due to Police Activity
Alternative Route[s]: Park Rd, Harvard St, Lamont St
Watch for MPD direction // Closures are subject to change”

Some are hearing this was a shooting but that has not been confirmed at the moment. Update when more is known.


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