3100 14th Street, NW
Coming soon signage for the eagerly anticipated, by some, Chick Fil A coming to DC USA in Columbia Heights went up in July – I’m now told they are on track for a November opening in the former Lime Fresh space at 14th and Irving St, NW. Updates when an exact date is known. Update – thanks to a reader for spotting the exact date – “Opens: November 04, 2015”
11th and Fairmont St, NW
Thanks to a reader for the update:
“The owner, Nick is back after a two year hiatus. The past two days he has been cleaning the store out and getting ready for a possible re-opening. I spoke to him at length today and he has gone through some personal issues, so that’s why it closed so abruptly. But he did tell me that once it’s fully cleaned, he will make a decision on whether or not he will re-open or sell. He’s leaning towards re-opening. Lots of neighbors saying hello to him as they passed when I was talking to him as he has been a staple in the neighborhood for a long time.”
Curb Cut Takes Public Parking Space
“I was surprised to see that the house at 1331 Park Road is beginning construction on a driveway which takes at least one of the all important neighborhood street parking spaces. I’ve written our ANC 1A chair Kent Boese and Council member Brianne Nadeau about intervening before it’s not too late.
I encourage others to do so as well since turning a yard into a parking lot at the expense of shared public space is a terrible president to set.
The curb cut itself is next to 3317 Holmead Place, an existing driveway into a parking lot.”
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Joshua Johnson tweets us the tantalizing photo above with some serious praise:
“@badsaint_dc is the new @RosesLuxury. You heard it here first. Nom nom nom. So good! @PoPville”
3226 11th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“even tho, you know, it’s a burned out shell…”
Unit A is going for $350,000:
“4 BD / 2 BA
The location alone will make you over look the repair work. Property is being sold As-Is. Extensive damage due to issues with upper unit, however remember price and location. Talk about convenience, Columbia Heights Metro is only a few doors down the street. Shops, Bars, Stores and Restaurants practically at your door.
Unit B is also going for $350,000:
“4 BD / 2 BA
Ultimate opportunity to purchase huge top floor condo unit with four bedrooms and two baths! You will experience the beautiful Columbia Heights neighborhood, a premier destination in the Nation’s Capital. Also within walking distance to Columbia Heights Metro, dining, entertainment, and shops. Welcome home!”
1432 Park Road, NW
A reader reports:
“It’s been empty for a long time now. For a while a bakery was going to move in and that never happened. Now it’s a terrible eyesore covered in graffiti.”
1436 Park Road, NW
You have been warned:
Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
Rest up Friday night because Saturday is fixing to be epic (and damn you naysayers – show Adams Morgan some love on Sunday too.)
10th Annual Columbia Heights Day Festival:
The end of summer street party is almost here! Join us for the 10th annual Columbia Heights Day, a festival celebrating the diversity of, our community and its many vibrant businesses.
The fun starts with Columbia Heights’ food vendors, a beer garden, and live music. Then get to know some of the great causes organizing right here in Columbia Heights. Themed tent areas let you explore the world in our cultural section, check-out the beautiful work of local artisans, and take a moment to focus on your health and wellness. For the truly adventurous, we challenge you to run through our version of an adult warrior obstacle course, including a moon bounce! Families can also enjoy the festival together at the Bloom Bar Fun Tent and at our Fun Field (located on Harriet Tubman Elementary School yard). We will see you on Saturday, September 12!
Where: 11th Street, from Park Road to Kenyon St
When: Saturday, September 12
noon – 6pm
Ticket Price: Free”
Note from MPD:
“On Saturday, September 12, 2015, the Columbia Heights Neighborhood Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, the following streets will be closed from 6:00am-8:00pm:
11th Street NW, between Kenyon Street and Park Road, NW
Lamont Street from Sherman Avenue to 13th Street, NW”
“The sixth annual DC State Fair will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from Noon to 8PM at Old City Farm and Guild located at 925 Rhode Island Ave, NW. For the first time in the DC State Fair’s history, it will be held as a standalone event to showcase the District’s food, culinary, and artistic talent.
“Old City Farm & Guild is thrilled to have the DC State Fair back for another year, said Frank Asher, Owner and Founder of Old City Farm and Guild. “The Fair is a leading example of what DC can be in regards to community, to neighbors coming together, and represents what kind of people and good citizens we have within the District. The overlapping missions of the Fair and Old City make this venture and partnership a great thing.” The mission of Old City is “where people and plants come together.”
CONTESTS
The DC State Fair is hosting more contests than ever this year — adding Compost, Best Bud, and Cut Flower contests to an already extensive list. Traditional contests such as Pie-Baking, Honey, Heaviest Fruit, and Pickled Foods will also he held. The Ice Cream contest last year was a big hit, and the Fair is bringing it back this year, along with the long-time favorites: Tastiest Tomato and Homebrew.
ENTERTAINMENT
Throughout the day, attendees will be able to enjoy events on the main stage — including the judging of the DC State Fair Pie, Homebrew, and Best Bud contests and the announcement of all winners. The Fair has also lined up performances by DC’s Hand Dance Association, the YMCA, Lennon English and the New Soul Republic, Near Northeast, and much more. Local deejay Mary Nichols, a.k.a. DJ Fusion, will keep the music flowing in between mainstage events. For the first year ever, the Fair will have an Educational Tent, where craft, gardening, and cooking demos will take place all day.
The final band of the day, Near Northeast, is a DC-based music project that has been writing tunes since 2014. The band members have roots across the globe, and the resulting musical influences come everywhere from Latin America to the Middle East to Appalachia, and the band mixes folk ballads with post-rock soundscapes while incorporating effects, harmonies, and the occasional ukulele and cajon breakdown.”
6th Annual 17th Street Festival:
“The 6th Annual 17th Street Festival date will be on September 12th from 12-6PM! The 17th Street Festival is a free community event that celebrates the 17th Street Corridor from R Street to P Street. Festival Includes: – Art Show – Business Specials – Entertainment Stage – Kids Zone Sponsored – Local Vendors – Pet Zone – Presented By: Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets”
Note from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation would like to inform the public of street closures in conjunction with the 6th Annual 17th Street Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2015.
The following streets will be closed from, Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 10am through 8pm
17th Street NW between R Street NW and P Street NW”
And don’t forget SnallyGaster beer festival extravaganza is at the Yards on Saturday too.
“The naysayers said there would be no Adams Morgan Day in 2015, but the local businesses and residents of Adams Morgan said otherwise. The neighborhood has banded together to revive the longest continuously running neighborhood festival in the nation’s capital. The 2015 Adams Morgan Day celebration will take place Sunday, September 13, from noon to 6pm, along 18th Street NW and Columbia Road.
So here comes Adams Morgan Day. Here comes the neighborhood. Out goes the meat-on-a-stick. In comes the hyper-local events hosted by the businesses lining 18th Street and Columbia Road and neighborhood volunteers.
“This is a festival powered by volunteers. Each resident and business is volunteering their time, energy and in some cases, their own finances. The Corinto Gallery, for example, volunteered to design our 2015 Adams Morgan Day logo and t-shirts,” says A. Tianna Scozzaro, a local resident who is volunteering as lead coordinator for the festival.
This year’s festival will be different. 18th Street will remain open to traffic. Many of the visual artists who used to be found at Arts on Belmont will display their work inside restaurants and businesses along 18th Street and Columbia Road. Local bands will grace impromptu stages at The Brass Knob, Libertine, Roofers Union and The Black Squirrel, among other locations. And area restaurants will provide the street food instead of outside vendors.
Some things will stay the same. The SunTrust Plaza at 18th and Columbia will feature performances by bands on the new Spotluck Stage, with acts being organized by Songbyrd . The Adams Morgan Partnership BID will staff a table with maps on the opposite corner next to the Adams Morgan “Festivus” kiosk and pole. The Dance Pavilion and Children’s Center will take place on the Marie Reed Community Center playground and tennis courts.
Here’s a partial list of activities planned for Adams Morgan Day. (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
The soft opening of the eagerly anticipated new Filipino restaurant, Bad Saint, happened! Anyone stop by?
Note – closed Tuesdays:
via www.badsaintdc.com
There’s been some depressing shit happening in DC lately – so I’ve decided to start a new feature highlighting the unappreciated heroes in our midst. These are the quiet heroes, they don’t boast about their feats on twitter. They were just born this way. My first nomination is this man spotted on the 11th Street bike lane in Columbia Heights. For those not familiar with this section of 11th Street that is a rather steep incline. I know sometimes it makes me suck wind with nothing more than a 6 pack in my backpack. I can not imagine the determination this modern day Odysseus must have had. You, sir, are my hero.
Should you spot a quiet act of heroism along these lines please do send an email with a brief description and the neighborhood where it was witnessed to [email protected] or tweet @PoPville.