Columbia Heights

“More compromised COVID test results- this time from Engine 11 site”

By Prince Of Petworth


3420 14th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just got the call from the DC Dept of Health – apparently even more COVID tests were compromised due to heat.

Last Thursday 6/11, I waited nearly 3 hours in line to get tested for COVID at Engine 11 on 14th Street in Columbia Heights. I just got a call from a DC Department of Health representative informing me that my test results were “inconclusive” due to the tests being exposed to excessive heat. I asked if that was the case for all of the tests conducted at that site on that day and she said that was likely the case, and estimated that approximately 500 other test results were similarly impacted. (more…)

“DDOT Begins Construction on 14th Street NW Bus Lane Improvement Project”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the start of bus lane construction on 14th Street NW between Euclid and Newton Streets NW, commencing a year-long project to improve bus performance and safety.

“We are excited to launch such important work in enhancing bus transit in the Columbia Heights corridor,” said District Director Jeff Marootian. “DDOT recognizes how essential this will be for area residents and it also exemplifies Mayor Bowser’s commitment to improving bus travel speeds and reliability across the District.”

DDOT expects the enhanced bus lane will improve performance of the DC Circulator Woodley Park-Adams Morgan route and Metrobus lines 52, 54, and 59. (more…)

“Heavy police presence building up” in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Starting to get reports of a big police presence in Columbia Heights around 14th and Park Road, NW. Seems like there could be a few different things going on:

“lots is sirens and helicopter circling in Colombia Heights between 13th and 14th near Park/Monroe streets.”

“they are patrolling with some armor on, hanging out until dark it looks like.”

Another report says: “passed by The Woodner complex (16th St NW) there’s a ton of police cars outside the building’s entrance.”

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