From an email:
“I’ve had rooftop solar for more than 6 years. One thing that helped demystify the whole process for me was checking out other people’s systems during a Solar Open House Tour. So this year I figured I’d host one and I put my house on the list for the National Solar Tour: (more…)
Thanks to Amanda for sending: “Vietnamese Chelsea no more? And they just got their license to sell beer and wine too!”
Vietnamese Chelsea opened up, across from the original Pho 14, back in November 2016. Updates as Bombay gets closer to opening.
Thanks to Jes for sending:
“Introducing New Columbia Swing, DC’s newest swing dance organization! We’re proud to provide high-quality Lindy Hop classes and jazz music to spread the joy and history of swing dancing throughout DC and the region.
Check Out our upcoming Preview night on October 2nd! It’s the first of our weekly dances at the gorgeous Josephine Butler Parks Center, and for a limited time admission is pay-what-you-want.
3410 11th Street, NW between Park and Monroe
End of a mini era. From the owners of Good Silver:
“Saturday night we’ll be open for one last Michigan game (and then closed at 8 PM for a private party) and Sunday will be the last full day. Next Tuesday will be a Drink The Bar Dry party (no food) where all booze will be $5 (except cocktails. We’re already closing, don’t make us do work). (more…)
3115 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Rachel for sending the update: “Looks like Choong Man is officially open in The Heights’ old location!”
Thanks to Mary for sending:
“13th st nw closed between monroe and otis because of, uh, this”
And Lauren:
“Does Vision Zero encompass not flipping cars on a two-lane residential street during rush hour?
Just before 6:30pm Tuesday, 13th St NW just north of Monroe. You can guess the tag.”
3513 14th Street, NW between Otis and Parkwood
Whoa, thanks to Nicole for sending yesterday:
“I went to go to Pho Viet and saw a ton of jack hammering and construction. Any idea what is going on? My friend told me that she was there last week and they had a sign that they would be closed this week. Hope they reopen soon!”
I’m gonna file this as new patio coming!!
For those unfortunate enough to be unfamiliar with Pho Viet: (more…)
A reader reports yesterday:
“I went to Giant Foods in Columbia heights to buy some groceries and I saw this mess in its parking garage. I was told it was a fourth car involved which was all destroyed, besides the truck that caused the accident. That happened on Saturday but I went on Sunday afternoon and the cars were still there.”
via google maps
Original MPD alert:
“Alert: Shooting at 0220 hrs at I/O 16th & Euclid St, NW. Lookout for LOF…7-8 …JUV MALES….16-20 YRS OF AGE….SHOOTER WAS L/S WEARING A WHITE SHIRT WITH BROAD SHOULDERS…6 FT-6’2 INCHES TALL…..L/S N/B…ON EUCLID TOWARDS MOZART
WHITE SEDAN WITH FULL GLASS BLACK ROOF”
From MPD:
“Update – A second adult male victim has been located. The second victim has a gunshot wound to the lower leg and is enroute to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)
14th and Park Road, NW
Thanks to G for sending:
“Saw them putting the Old Navy sign up in Columbia Heights.”
Anyone hear any rumors of an opening date?
looking north to Park Road