
So looks like they got an artist – and her name is Aja Adams! Update when the piece is completed.


A reader writes:
“I am helping my older dad find his lost calico cat, Kitty. He hasn’t seen her since Thursday, December 17th on the 1300 block of Perry Place NW between 14th St. and Holmead Place in Columbia Heights. She is an indoor cat and she might have gotten out when he went to bring the mail inside. Kitty is an 11-year-old spayed female black, orange and white calico with long fur, white paws and a black nose.
Anyone can email me with information at [email protected], or text or call me at 202-744-2367. I don’t live in the area anymore (sadly) and I’m just helping my dad find the cat, but I will be able to manage any responses and send my brother to pick up the cat if anyone finds her.”

From an email:
“We’re partnering up with DC Brau for a beer-paired Festivus-themed dinner complete with aluminum pole, prix fixe meat loaf dinner with DC Brau beer pairings, and personal cards to air your grievances. Gonna be a great night!
We will be offering a 3-Course Prefixe Meatloaf* Dinner for $20. ADD $12 and we will pair each course with a DC Brau Beer (That’s 4 bucks a beer, no grievances there)! *Vegetarian (non-vegan) option will be provided”

Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) announced an arrest has been made in connection with eleven Burglary Two offenses that occurred at the following locations:
On Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at approximately 4:52 am, in the 3400 block of 14th Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-179-400
On Saturday, November 21, 2015, at approximately 6:00 pm, in the 1700 block of Lanier Place, Northwest. CCN: 15-187-285
On Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at approximately 10:40 pm, in the 3200 block of Mount Pleasant Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-189-032
On Sunday, November 29, 2015, at approximately 12:01 am, in the 3500 block of 13th Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-190-418
On Monday, November 30, 2015, at approximately 12:09 am, in the 2700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-190-889
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at approximately 1:42 am, in the 3000 block of Mount Pleasant Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-195-297
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at approximately 2:40 am, in the 3500 block of 14th Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-195-315
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at approximately 11:11 pm, in the 4700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-195-999
On Thursday, December 17, 2015, at approximately 12:18 am, in the 4500 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. CCN: 15-200-834
On Thursday, December 17, 2015, at approximately 11:00 pm, in the 2100 block of 18th Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-201-562
On Friday, December 18, 2015, at approximately 7:20 am, in the 3600 block of 14th Street, Northwest. CCN: 15-201-554
On Friday, December 18, 2015, after further investigation, members of CID arrested 45-year-old Jerry Kibler Jr. of Northwest, DC. He was charged with eleven counts of Burglary.
These cases and additional offenses remain under investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Apologies to LL Cool J. Thanks to a reader for passing on:
“just in time for the holidays, the Columbia Heights Giant is running a Manager’s Special: “loose beers in plastic bags”. Santa is definitely bringing my husband a bag of Olde English.”

From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1100 block Irving Street, NW.
Anybody with additional information please call 202-727-9099”
Readers reported:
“heard a shooting at 11th and Columbia. Neighbor saw someone get shot. Block closed to traffic.”
“Shooting at 11th St NW and Columbia Rd NW. 6 or 7 shots fired, 1 man down. Stay out of the area if you can.”

2303 14th Street, NW
Yogaworks is coming to 14th Street, NW just north of Florida Ave.
Next door to the coming Doozydog! Club dog daycare, boarding and more also coming soon:


14th and Florida Ave, NW

A reader reports:
“Just got an email from Groupon that my voucher to Bistro La Bonne (the re-opened one on 14th and Chapin), which was set to expire in April, is only valid through the 19th of this month, at which point the business is closing. Their website and facebook don’t say anything about a closing.”
La Bonne Bistro’s website says:
“Chef Daniel Labonne of the Embassy of France, has partnered with CREME to create a warm and inviting neighborhood bistro with authentic French and Belgian cuisine that will make you want to return again and again.
He takes over dinner while CREME concentrates on delighting patrons on weekends with their mouthwatering southern fare brunch & bottomless mimosas. This unique space sharing keep things interesting with new menu items and specials. It’s all about balance: a space nice enough to make you feel at home, a warm welcome you’d expect from a friend, the best service possible for every person who walks through the door, great food and good wine without pretense, keep the conversation flowing.
At La Bonne Bistro, every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. You’ll thoroughly enjoy whatever you choose from the scrumptious menu. So checking back will ensure you discover new tastes.”
Updates when more is known.

2436 14th Street, NW

Park Triangle Apartments at 14th and Kenyon St, NW
Big news for fast casual pizza fans in Columbia Heights. The Washington Business Journal‘s Patron de permits reports:
“1375 Kenyon St. NW: Interior tenant build out within the Park Triangle Apartments for a new restaurant, the latest &pizza, with 84 seats — 52 inside and 32 outside.”
Also it happened…

@SafeDC [Kevin Donahue, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice] tweets:
“MPD needs your help to find this criminal mastermind. Call in tips to 202-727-9099 or text them to MPD at 50411.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) incident which occurred in the 3000 block of 13th Street, NW, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at approximately 11:30 AM. The subjects were captured by nearby surveillance cameras.”