Mount Pleasant

Fundraiser Thurs. for Victims of the recent fire at 3132 16th Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


photograph of the 5th floor hallway where the fire broke out

From a reader:

“FUNDRAISER FOR FIRE VICTIMS

Haydee’s Restaurant is holding a fundraiser in support of Byron Paredes, Katherine Alvarez, and their four-year-old daughter, who suffered extensive third-degree burns in a fire in their Mount Pleasant apartment building on September 29. They face months of hospitalization and painful recoveries, and they lost everything they owned.
Haydee’s Restaurant will donate a portion of all sales to the family, and donations will also be accepted from the public.

Haydee’s Restaurant, 3102 Mt Pleasant Street NW (two blocks west of Columbia Heights Metro station)

Thursday, October 21, from 4 pm til closing

**To donate by credit or debit card, go to Byron’s employer’s website, www.tonicrestaurant.com, and click on “Help Byron”**”

Mt. Pleasant’s Famed ‘Pig House’ has Sold

By Prince Of Petworth

If intangible arts is reading this I hope he is sitting down. He is the only one I know who was as mesmerized by these pigs as I am. They are located at 1864 Monroe St, NW.

As I was making my regular rounds in Mt. Pleasant I was stopped dead in my tracks when I noticed the for sale sign was under contract. (Listing price was $835,000, for the curious you can see lot of photos of the interior here.)

So the only question I have is – will the new owners keep these beloved pigs? Or will they go the way of the knights…?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1417 Chapin Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Beautiful two-level condo with two balconies. Two bedrooms and one bath with hardwood floors on main living area, beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Fireplace in living room with balcony. Spiral staircase leading up tp upper level with two bedrooms, balcony off of second bedroom and updated bathroom. Washer and Dryer in Unit! Great location a block from Meridian Hill Park and very close to the metro.”

Does $2495 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/1 bath?

Color Me Mine Closes in Adams Morgan, Another Salon Coming to Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

I just noticed that Color Me Mine closed up at 2439 18th St NW. Their Web site says:

“Color Me Mine closed its doors on Saturday, August 8th. We thank you for sharing so many memories with us!

Thank you again for supporting Color Me Mine! You can continue to paint your own pottery in Silver Spring, located at 823 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. For more information, please visit www.silverspring.colormemine.com/.”

And another salon is coming to 3114 Mt. Pleasant St, NW.

The 5pm Post – Used Book Sale Sat. at 16th and Irving St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

From a reader:

“SECOND ANNUAL BOOK SALE–Donate BOOKS, DVDs and CDs to the Columbia Heights Educational Campus to improve the library and literacy programs at Bell Multicultural High School and Lincoln Middle School. Tax-deductible donations are being accepted at the main offices of Bell and Lincoln during the workday. The campus is located at 3101 16th St. N.W. (corner of 16th and Irving Streets). Call 202-939-7703 for delivery procedures. And please join us at the BOOK SALE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. in the Bell cafeteria.”

Apartment Fire Kills 1, Building Evacuated at 3132 16th St, NW in Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


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Washington Post reports:

“One person was killed and several others were critically injured early Wednesday in an apartment building fire that shut down 16th Street NW, a major commuter artery, during the morning rush, officials said.

Firefighters were called to the blaze, in the 3100 block of 16th Street in Columbia Heights, at 3:45 a.m., said D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer. They escorted dozens of people out of the eight-story building, carrying some through smoke-filled hallways or down ladders. One person jumped from an upper story and was gravely injured.”

TBD reports:

“The deceased is reportedly a 38-year-old man, AP reports. D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says two people are listed in serious condition and another three are listed in critical condition, including a child. Piringer says 125 people have been displaced and were given shelter at a nearby recreation center.”

They have photos here.

A Reminder of the Beautiful Life

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

On the beautiful side of DC living, here’s a sign from a yard sale in Mt P ~

They had a good amount of interesting books, household items, things from afar, etc.

(Somehow I think it would have diminished the positive effect if they had cheap crap.).

Hasta la Mt P fest!”

The 5pm Post – Mt. Pleasant Fiesta – Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo of last year’s fiesta by PoPville flickr user schmiddi

“ Fiesta DC

Date: Sunday September 26, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Mt Pleasant St. NW
Notes: The Latino Festival of Washington 2010, will be celebrating 39 years of tradition. The Festival will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2010, coinciding with the festivities of Hispanic Heritage Month, on Mt. Pleasant St, from noon to 7pm.

The Latino Festival will feature five stages that will incorporate music, folklore, theater, and other performing arts. The Parade of Nations will include hundreds of dancers from 30 folkloric groups from Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean. In addition, the event includes a Children’s Festival, a Science Fair, a Community-Based Organization Information Fair, a Diplomatic Pavilion for embassies and consulates, and sections for Arts & Crafts, Public Information and International Cuisine. The event is free to the public and family-oriented, with no sale of alcohol or tobacco allowed.”

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