Thanks to the owners (and Adam) for sending word that Karibbean Kitchen is now open in Columbia Heights. This is the old Getaway space and Social spaces. And I’m told they’ll be open for lunch too! If anyone stops by for an early taste – let us know what you think – thanks!
Columbia Heights
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
Ed. Note: Last week MPD reminded us “it is the policy of the Metropolitan Police Department that we do not participate in any type of immigration enforcement”.
“Dear PoPville,
please be aware MY SPANISH IS NOT PERFECT AND I MIGHT BE WRONG, but…. fyi-
I am dog sitting right now so this morning on our walk I stopped by my apartment to say hi to my cat. on my way out of the building (6:45a) there were four police officers just standing there, waiting to get into the building. no sense of urgency whatsoever, so obviously no one had called them. and at 6:45a they’re clearly trying to surprise someone. after they said hello, I expressed my surprise at seeing four cops outside my building, and I let them in. (more…)
3527 14th Street, NW
Walk me through the thought process please. (more…)
14th and Randolph Street, NW – mural now covered by a new building going up next door
“Dear PoPville,
As has been reported recently, there has been increased crime happening on upper 14th street. This involves the sale of drugs, human trafficking, the source of which seems to culminate in front of a few vacant properties along the 3600 & 3800 block of 14th St NW.
This has become a growing problem, and in an effort to figure out what’s going on with these landlords who are just sitting on properties I reached out to the leasing agent of two properties on the 3600 block of 14th st NW between perry and spring which I walk past daily. He mentioned that the landlord is actively trying to find local small businesses to move into these locations and wants to find a great tenant to aide in the continuous improvement of upper 14th st. (more…)
From MPD (sent around 11:30pm):
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2100 block of 4th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text to 50411.”
and
“On July 31, 2018, at approximately 9:30 pm., patrol units heard several gunshots in the 3700 block of 10th St. N.W. Investigating officers located and recovered several casings.
We are continuing to investigate this matter and if anyone has additional information regarding this incident please call MPD at 202-727-9099. If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to explore the mayor’s camera rebate program. Information can be found here.”
Rendering for 16th St NW & Crescent Pl NW
From a press release:
“ANC 1C Commissioners Disappointed By BZA Decision on Meridian Development Project
Look to Office of Planning and Zoning Commission to Address Ongoing Concerns
The BZA voted on Wednesday, July 25th, to approve two special exceptions for the Meridian development project (BZA App. 19689). ANC1C has opposed this project seven times as it has worked its way through the review process, beginning in 2015. The community’s opposition rests on the size and scope of the project, which would bring 110 luxury residential units, a 9,600 square foot conference center, and underground parking to the currently tree-covered lot in the Meridian Hill Historic District.
ANC1C’s long-standing opposition has been driven by overwhelming community objections and concern’s about the project’s impacts. ANC1C is also concerned that Meridian International, a non-profit leadership organization that is headquartered in the adjacent historic John Russell Pope mansions, is not a private school – a key requirement they must satisfy in order to obtain the relief needed for the conference center. (more…)
11th and Fairmont Street, NW
S reports:
“pho coming to 11th and Fairmont!! Wondering if it’s the same as Pho Viet on 14th!”
Updates as they get closer to opening, and based on their Bun DC website don’t appear to be affiliated with Pho Viet on 14th.
Ed. Note: This still could be huge.
Ed. Note part two As to the status of Bun DC the new sister restaurant to Pho Viet on 14th, they’re new website (thanks to Mark for sending) is live: (more…)
Thanks to Rick Servoss for sending:
“Underground utilities serving the Meridian Hill fountains have been scanned. Hopefully won’t be long now.”
Ed. Note: Back in May we learned that “The Meridian Hill Park fountains are currently non-functional and in disrepair due to a broken supply waterline”. Updates when the water starts flowing.
Hopefully we’ll get to see this again soon, stay tuned:
via Facebook
Thanks to all who messaged over the weekend. From ICE OUT of DC!! rally and community response:
“Today at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Columbia Heights Fountain, 14th St & Park Rd NW
Last week, ICE conducted at least three raids in Northwest DC, including an apartment raid in Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights where they indiscriminately arrested any undocumented folks they could find. ICE agents ultimately detained nine people, including those who live in the building **as well as passersby on 16th Street.** ICE also entered a private home near Georgia Avenue and detained two people, and detained a person having dinner on 14th Street, reportedly with collusion from DC police. (more…)
This rental is located at 1321 Fairmont Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1500 / 1br – For rent 1 bed condo
1 BR condo. Remodeled kitchen w/stainless steel appliances & granite counters, hardwood in living, carpeted BR. Just 4 blocks to Metro.”