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…)



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…)


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