Argyle Convenience Store is located at 3220 17th Street NW right at the corner of Mt. Pleasant Street and Park Road, NW.
Always disturbing to hear about a store being robbed at gunpoint. Even more disturbing when it happens in broad daylight. More details as they become available.
This rental is located at 3314 Mount Pleasant Street NW:
The listing (via craigslist) says:
“Bedrooms: Efficiency
Bathrooms: One
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Kitchen: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop and Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator, Ice Maker and Freezer.
Laundry: W/D in Building
Sq Ft: 386
Application Fee: $40/Applicant
Deposit: Equal to One Month’s Rent
Move Fee: $250
Fireplace: None
Floors: Hardwood
A/C & Heat: Wall Unit A/C and Radiated Heat
Furnishings: NONE
Closets/Storage: Double Door Wall Closet, Hallway Closet”
Does $1,350 sound reasonable?
“Dear PoP,
My friend and neighbor asked me to report to the police that his roommate was missing. It’s two weeks later and his roommate is still missing. Poor guy is illiterate, speaks very little English. We’ve checked with ICE, the hospitals, the Honduran consulate. We filed the police report but sense the police can’t/won’t do anything. My friend asked me to make the attached poster which I’ll start posting around the neighborhood (Columbia Heights/Mt. Pleasant) and also by the restaurant where he worked as a dishwasher (M. Street Bar and Grill).”
MISSING PERSON
JESÚS PORTILLO a.k.a. “Nazario”
• Approx 30 years old
• Missing since August 9, 2010 from Columbia Hts/Mt. Pleasant
• Metro Police Missing person report # 116425
Please call 202-280-4006 if you have any information about his whereabouts.
DESPARECIDO
Jesús Portillo (apodo: “Nazario”)
30 años de edad
Desparecio el día 9 de agosto desde
Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
No. de Reporte de desparecido: MPD# 116425
Favor de llamar al 202-709-0494 si tiene informacion cerca
nuestro amigo.
While this Church has been for sale for years and though it was damaged by the big Deauville fire, I still think it is an amazing building. I’m hesitant to nominate it for a horse’s ass award because, well, it was a church and I don’t want to go to hell but…
Well, what do you guys think of the building itself? Do you think it warrants a horse’s ass award nomination?
I do love the old school sign…
This home is located at 1646 Park Road, NW:
The flier says:
“Owned by the Missionaries of Charity and very well cared for. House has been made very sparse and utilitarian but underneath is tons of character and charm. Large rooms filled with lots of light. Has 2 parking spaces in back with electric gate. Walking distance to Metro & Columbia Heights shopping corridor. On Sentri-lock, vacant, go anytime. Sold As-Is.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
Thanks to a reader for sending this one in. Back in July a reader had noticed that the shrine had been removed out front. Now we know why. Does $649,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/2.5 bath house?
“Dear PoP,
Here’s something amusing. The DC Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization last week initiated a project at Bancroft Elementary, in Mount Pleasant, for expanded and improved playgrounds. There’s been some controversy about that, mainly because the neighborhood found out about this project only when the heavy equipment showed up, on August 3, and reduced the existing playground to rubble, including the gardens visited by Michelle Obama last spring, and the little-kids playground paid for and installed by the neighborhood just seven years ago. It would have been nice if the DC Government had let the neighborhood in on its plans for the neighborhood elementary school.
Um, about the sign — curious that they don’t know how to spell Councilmember Graham’s name. And the tape? That’s been put there to cover over a tart comment about the project hand-written on the sign by some disgruntled neighbor.”
This home is located at 1530 Monroe St, NW:
The flier says:
“Victorian Beauty in the heart of Columbia Heights! Rich period details include High ceilings, hardwood floors & exposed brick. Spacious kitchen w. breakfast bar. Master Suite w. tiled shower, claw foot soaking tub and ambient heated floors. Lower level office/4th bedroom w. rear entrance and ample storage. Fenced in backyard, double decks and 2 parking spots. Motivated Seller!”
You can find more info here and photos here.
What do you think of the house itself? Does $674,999 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/2.5 bath?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
“Dear PoP,
The farm where my firm gets their CSA shares is partnering with Volt Restaurant of Frederick, MD, to host an heirloom tomato festival at their farm this weekend. Tickets are still available:
Spend a relaxing afternoon in the country, sample over 40 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, wines from top VA & MD wineries, cheese, olive oil imported from Greece and other delicious gourmet items. This event will feature the best restaurants & celebrated chefs from Maryland, DC, and VA. Meet the chefs, play croquet & horseshoes, bring a blanket & stay awhile. This is a child friendly event and will include hay rides, farm tours, music, baby goats for petting and much, much more!
Admission includes all restaurant tomato creations & vendor samples, a huge variety of heirloom tomato samples, wine & cheese tastings, hay rides, and farm tours.”
And if you’re looking to stay in the city and are tired of virtual house tours one reader recommends seeing this one in person at 1500 Vermont Ave, NW. Though if you just want the virtual tour of this million condo, you can see it here.
Photo from www.greenmyrowhome.com
“PLEASE JOIN US FOR A GREEN CONSTRUCTION TOUR
Sunday August 29th, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
1877 Ingleside Terrace NW
Balancing the best energy-efficient green building practices is challenging in existing homes, especially historic homes. Come join Historic Mt. Pleasant for a tour of a green home rehab in process. You can see how the homeowners, who are doing much of the work themselves, are reinventing the floorplan while keeping the historical integrity of the home. They will discuss their strategies for reducing energy and water use, improving indoor air quality and making decisions on green materials.
You will see the unique framing, insulation, plumbing, and HVAC of this row house, which will certify Platinum under USGBC’s LEED for Homes program. Get a sneak peak and keep up with progress at www.greenmyrowhome.com.”
This rental is located at 3201 Adams Mill Rd, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“This ground floor 1 BEDROOM apartment, located in historic Mt. Pleasant, is steps away from the Zoo and Rock Creek Park. The address is located on the H bus line or .5 mile from Cleveland Park Metro (Red line). The street is not zoned so parking for a non-DC resident is NOT a problem.
This unit is newly renovated and VERY CONTEMPORARY. The property is located on the corner; there is LOTS of light.
The apartment features:
– Beautiful stainless steel appliance kitchen with Carrera marble counter tops
– Slate tile floor in main area, carpet in the bedroom
– Washer/Dryer
– 3 closets
– Full bathroom (with a bathtub)
– Outdoor space
– An alarm system”
Think $1500 sounds reasonable for this 1 bedroom?
“Dear PoP,
Last night (Sat., Aug. 14th) around 7:30pm in Mt Pleasant there were about 15 police cars (some said more) and several police on Mt Pleasant street and an on foot chase of a couple of kids in the neighborhood. The chase happened on Mt Pleasant street right in front of the convient store and hellers but we never were able to find out what happened. It seemed like an awful lot of police cars for a simple kid thing. Any ideas on what happened?”
Hmm, this is the first I’m hearing. Any Mt. Pleasant residents witness or know what happened Sat. night Aug. 14th on Mt. Pleasant St, NW?
Update from MPD:
“Four people arguing led to three suspects trying to assault the fourth. Female officer on the scene of the assault requested assistance and back-up units arrived. I also responded. Suspects immediately apprehended and transported from scene which we cleared without any further incident. Crowd present from unrelated community event at small park.
Inspector Medina “