Columbia Heights

“What is this supposed to be ‘solving'”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: I believe at most locations these are intended to slow down cars that are turning.

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what these new lane blockers are supposed to be “solving?” They were recently installed along 13th St. at Kenyon, Columbia Rd. and a few other streets. They prevent cars from going around a car that is waiting to turn left. I suppose that might be a good idea to prevent cars turning right and hitting pedestrians crossing in the crosswalk with the green light, but Kenyon and Columbia are one-way going west. So no cars would be turning right.

All it does is back up traffic along 13th st. and encourage drivers to make more risky left turns.”

Multiple Reports of Shots Fired in Columbia Heights Friday Night and Saturday Morning; Shots Fired Reported in Petworth Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD Friday night:

“Sounds of Gunshots/Destruction of Property – 1300 block of Fairmont St (PSA 304) Units responded to the area in reference to the sounds of gunshots. Units canvassed the area and located seven shell casings. Also a vehicle was located with damage caused by a gunshot. CCN 19-099386.”

At 6:45am Bill reported Saturday:

“starting early this AM. 4-6 gunshots then 2-4 more at 11th and Columbia-ish about 5 mins ago”

Z reported last night:

“8-10 gunshots on 9th and Crittenden NW just before 1 am, now police and EMS are here, Crittenden taped off, ugh”

Patio Party Starts at 2:30pm “To celebrate the US Women’s National Soccer Team” at the Airedale

By Prince Of Petworth


3615 14th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Located in the middle of DC’s expanding Columbia Heights and Petworth neighborhoods, soccer themed, gastropub The Airedale is hosting a lineup of incredible specials. Watch every WWC 2019 soccer game and enjoy game day lunch combos, daily food and drink specials and nightly happy hour specials.

Patio Party

To celebrate the US Women’s National Soccer Team, the father and son owners Harold and Ben Jordan are kicking it all off with a Team USA patio party starting at 2:30PM Friday, June 7 featuring signature Copa 19 Punch $7 and half- off Aperol Spritz, Kronenbourg beer, all wings and hand cut frites (more…)

More Shots Fired Reported in Columbia Heights Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“There were 5-6 shots fired somewhere around Clifton and 13th or 14th Street around 11:15 pm this evening. Many people heard, and came to their windows and local security guards who patrol the housing nearby heard the shots came out to investigate before the police arrived but didn’t seem to find anything although they were looking for shells. I didn’t see anyone flee the area, but perhaps some other readers have more information. Just wanted to let people know these shootings are still happening around the area, especially in light of recent events.”

MPD does not always issue reports for shots fired, if no one or no property is hit, so often the only way to know is through your reports. If you happen to hear them please email [email protected] or contact us @PoPville so we can keep a record. Thanks.

“Disheartening to hear when considering the tensions already present in the area.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A group of middle-aged men wearing purple shirts and a menorah of some sort (Israelites?), claiming to be a religious group, actually just yelling into microphone in front of the Columbia Heights metro about how bad all white people are. Among complaints that major grocery stores are being run by white people and that black people should starve instead of go.

Disheartening to hear when considering the tensions already present in the area.

Has anyone else heard of these guys or know what their agenda is/desired outcomes are?”

Ed. Note: The Black Hebrew Israelites have been “preaching”, off and on, outside the Columbia Heights metro since at least 2009. They are often also seen/heard outside the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro. In January they were involved in the controversy that feels like a million years ago. Suffice it to say they are looking for a reaction and it is a free speech issue.

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