Columbia Heights

Three Injured in early morning fire in Columbia Heights/Park View near Georgia Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

Nick reported: “Fire response just before 4 am on the 700 block of Hobart Pl NW.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “1 firefighter minor injury is being transported from the fire scene in the 700 block Hobart Pl. NW. The 3rd civilian who was evaluated on scene has subsequently also been transported with non life threatening injuries.”

More from DC Fire and EMS: (more…)

Helluva Way to Wake Up, Bringing Out Some Good

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and Harvard Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

This really bummed me out this morning and when I went back by on my walk back home, I saw a kind gentleman sweeping up the area. I originally thought he was the nearby homeowner but saw him leave with the broom and walk back down the block. It turns out he’s just a good Samaritan doing the right thing in stark contrast to the person who hit the car and drove off.” (more…)

3 people Shot in SW 11:08pm Sat. Night One of Whom Died, 3am Shooting in Columbia Heights, Six people shot in SW Friday Night one of whom died.

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by KTB “What sounded like 15-20 gunshots near O and Half St SW”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in the 1300 block of Half Street, Southwest.

At approximately 11:08 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located two adult males and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

“New store(s) coming to DCUSA?”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th Street between Irving and Park Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve noticed a significant amount of demo work going on in the former Modell’s store at DCUSA, and next door in the already vacant space that used to be Elite? something or other. They took down a couple of walls to open up the space (for what would make a much bigger single retail space) and they’re even tearing out the drop ceiling that used to be in Modell’s and the previous store next door. (more…)

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