Columbia Heights

ANC1A Public Safety Meeting Tonight to Address Recent Violence in Columbia Heights/Park View

By Prince Of Petworth

From Kent C. Boese | Chair, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A:

“In response to the recent increase in gun violence in our community and the urgent need to get answers and find solutions, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A has organized a panel for tonight where we can get updates on the efforts being undertaken to restore safety to our community. The event is scheduled for tonight (5/29) beginning at 7 pm. It will be held in the gymnasium of the Harriet Tubman Elementary School.

The following organizations and guests have been invited: (more…)

“I have a friend who lives further up the street and similarly dealt with developers harassing him and his roommates”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Came across this sign on a house on 13th St near Spring as I was walking back to my house in Petworth yesterday. Any info on this? I have a friend who lives further up the street and similarly dealt with developers harassing him and his roommates a few years ago for complaining to the city about their building practices, so not terribly surprised if this was also true.”

Ed. Note: Another reader sent a photo of the sign on the right hand side of the photo above a few weeks ago. I hadn’t seen the one on the left, which is also intriguing.

Early Morning Shooting Sunday in Columbia Heights; “Knife Attack” in Adams Morgan Safeway Monday Afternoon

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Ed. Note: Apologies for the delay in posting these (and others), I was traveling this weekend. If you’re looking for info as it’s happening, it is posted on our twitter. Thanks to all who messaged us.

From MPD Sunday May 26:

“The Fourth District was working a shooting in the 1300 block of Newton St NW that occurred early this morning at approximately 5:00 am. One victim was shot once in the shoulder. The victim is being treated at a local hospital. This is not an active event and patrol units will remain vigilant and visible in the area following this incident. The case is still under investigation, any information please contact 2027279099″


1747 Columbia Road NW. Photo by MetroWinesDC

MetroWinesDC reported around 4:30pm yesterday: (more…)

Early Morning Shooting around 9th and U Street, NW; 10pm Shooting Near Nats Park and Audi Field; Reported Sound of Shots Fired in Columbia Heights Friday/Saturday 2:30am

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD Sunday 5:30am:

“Earlier this morning, Third District officers were patrolling the area of 9th and U streets NW when they heard the sound of a single gunshot. Officers pursued a subject on foot, detaining him a short distance away. At the time of the stop, the subject was in possession of a firearm magazine loaded with ammunition, but no firearm.

A short while later, an adult male approached the officers with injuries consistent with graze wounds to the lower extremities. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Officers and detectives are continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

From MPD: (more…)

Suspect Wanted Regarding Daytime Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, May 17, 2019, in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.

At approximately 4:24 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, two adult male victims were located suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

“On May 23, the new store will open to the public at 8:00 A.M – Any size Coffee will be free through May 26”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Irving Street, NW photo by Natalie Koltun

From Wawa:

“Wawa, Inc. today announced its continued expansion into Washington D.C. with the grand opening of its 3rd store in the district, located at 1400 Irving St., NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC. The new store will open its doors to the public on May 23, at 8:00 A.M. with the grand opening ceremony kicking off at 9:00 A.M. The celebration will include exciting fanfare, a ribbon cutting ceremony, announcements by The Wawa Foundation of support of local community organizations and a charitable hoagie-building competition to support local charities.

“We are thrilled to continue spreading our wings into the Washington, DC, market and to fulfill the lives of more customers and communities than ever before with our 3rd store in the District,” said Adam Schall, Wawa Sr. Director of Store Operations. “We look forward to serving the Columbia Heights community and are excited about continuing our expansion in DC well into the future!”

The new DC store offers customers the best of all of Wawa’s newest food service offers, including new custom salads and milk shakes. Any size Coffee will be free through May 26 in celebration of the grand opening. (more…)

Whoa. WMATA Pulls Columbia Heights Dog Park Land Off The Market “will negotiate with the District to purchase the property.”

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Park Road, NW

Brianne K. Nadeau tweets this morning:

“Great news on the Columbia Heights dog park. I got this letter from @wmata yesterday evening. Thanks to our efforts, they decided to pull it off the market and will negotiate with the District to purchase the property. @11thandBark #SaveTheDogPark”

From the letter:

“That process requires WMATA to sell property for ‘fair market value’, which is equal to $2,150,000 for the 1100 Park Road, NW property.”

Full letter: (more…)

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