
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Nick for sending last Friday: “Bun DC on Sherman is closing today. Proprietor says they’re working on a new place at (near?) (more…)

2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Nick for sending last Friday: “Bun DC on Sherman is closing today. Proprietor says they’re working on a new place at (near?) (more…)

14th and Irving St, NW
From MPD just after 1am: “Shooting investigation in the 1400 block of Irving Street NW.” (more…)

Thanks to all who wrote after we learned about Coffy Cafe’s coming closure in Columbia Heights (say that ten times fast.)
“Last time I was there the owner told me they were planning on re-opening as a Persian restaurant and lounge but it was taking awhile for them to get their permit.”
There is an IG set for KooKoo DC (which follows the Coffy Cafe account): “A Taste of Persia. Coming in 2022 to Columbia Heights in NW DC” (more…)

3310 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Clare for sharing:
“Coffy Cafe announced that they’ll be closing in the coming weeks, after 7 years.”
From their Instagram:
“The people that make up DC welcomed me in seven years ago and Columbia Heights has become more than I would have imagined. Coffy Cafe is more than just coffee and crepes, it’s a community. (more…)

Thanks to Christine for sending: “Wanted to send this beautiful work of art in honor of Good Friday in front of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Columbia Heights. I believe it’s colored gravel!” (more…)

14th and Meridian Place, NW
Thanks to Layla for sending: “looks like Karibbean Kitchen is closed in Columbia Heights & is relocating” (more…)

via google maps
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 11, 2022, in the 3000 block of 13th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 10:50 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located a juvenile male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 15 year-old Malachi Jackson, of Northwest, DC. (more…)

Ed. Note: Doesn’t appear to be related to Salt and Pepper Grill.
Thanks to Shahana for sending: “Taking over Khana Express over on 14th and Girard.” (more…)

This rental is located at 11th St NW near Monroe St. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,200 / 2br – 1000ft2 – LOVELY COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2BR/1BA, UTIL/WIFI/CABLE INCL. TO AUG. OR DEC! (NW DC/ Columbia Heights/Adams Morgan/ U Street) (more…)

This rental is located at 3101 Sherman Avenue NW near Sherman and Irving NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,100 / 1br – 500ft2 – Modern Columbia Heights 1 bedroom (Columbia Heights) (more…)