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New Gym Coming to Columbia Heights

Published January 4, 2019 at 3:30PM

Just got word that an F45 Gym is coming to Columbia Heights in the former Signal Bank space on Irving Street, NW in the space just west of Lou’s City Bar.

F45 currently has a D.C. location at 1020 U Street, NW. Their website says:

“F45 Training is the new training technique leaving competition and clients gasping for air. F45 is the most innovative, challenging and systemised team training workout in the world. Come and train like the stars at F45 Training.”

Stay tuned for an opening date.

Last Night in Driving Poorly

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 4, 2019 at 9:25AM

1100 Harvard Street, NW

Thanks to Matt for sending: “VIP Parking at Cesar Rosario School.”

Today’s Rental “is a 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath group home with 3 floors”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 3, 2019 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 16th and Monroe Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1250 / 1br – Great location 2 blocks from Metro: Large Basement in beautiful house (more…)

Well This Scared The Hell Out of Me For a Sec

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 30, 2018 at 1:45PM

11th and Florida Ave, NW

Given the way 2018 has been concluding, about gave me a heart attack. Florida Avenue Grill is reopening January 1st, Thank God: (more…)

“Three explosions at Canaan Baptist Church 16 and Monroe NW” around 9:30am

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 30, 2018 at 1:12PM

A reader reported at 9:50am:

“I live on the same block as the church and 20 min ago felt three explosions, rattle the windows of my apartment. I went outside and the street is blocked off to Oak NW, fire fighting at the Education building of he church. Hoping that everyone that was inside is alright.”

DC Fire and EMS reported:

“Cause remains undetermined. Church services not in progress when fire occurred.” (more…)

“I’ve checked it out and it’s …quite something.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 28, 2018 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Hi, so I’m not sure how I stumbled upon this a few weeks ago, but I did and I’ve been feeling selfish keeping it to myself ever since.

Are you ready? (more…)

Camel in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 26, 2018 at 10:25AM | Updated December 26, 2018 at 2:45PM

14th and Park Road, NW

Thanks to Melody for sharing last week:

“Only in Columbia Heights”

Ed. Note: Part of the awesome Nativity Scene seen in the Columbia Heights plaza every year.

#Awesome

Today’s Rental is a “top floor corner unit, light-filled rooms and nice rooftop views”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2018 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 16th and Newton Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2000 / 2br – 760ft2 – Light-filled Columbia Heights Condo (more…)

Looks Like a New Restaurant is Coming to the former Creme space on 14th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2018 at 11:15AM

2436 14th Street, NW at Chapin

Thanks to Samantha for sending:

“On my way to work I passed 2436 14th St NW where the restaurant Creme used to be located. It looked like they were getting something new set up (see above). Any idea what it is going to be? Or when it might open?“

#youre welcome eater

Today’s Rental has a “a massive fenced in patio”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 19, 2018 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 1483 Newton Street, NW. The Craigslist adsays:

“$1809 / 1br – Move In Today! (1483 Newton Street, NW) (more…)