Columbia Heights

“Food on the Stove seeks to acquire the old vacant DC Firehouse at 1338 Park Road and convert it into a demonstration kitchen for firefighters to take free cooking classes while they are at work.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1338 Park Road, NW via Change.org

Thanks to Darrell for passing on this Change.org petition (with already over 11,000 signatures:

“In 1900, architect Leon Dessez designed the Renaissance style firehouse then known then as Truck Company F which currently sits at 1338 Park Rd in Columbia Heights. It was later renamed to Truck Company 6 in 1906 and merged with Engine Company 11 in 1940. In 1984, Engine 11 and Truck Company 6 relocated to 3420 14th Street where it now serves the Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Food on the Stove seeks to acquire the old vacant DC Firehouse at 1338 Park Road and convert it into a demonstration kitchen for firefighters to take free cooking classes while they are at work. The space will also operate as a full-service restaurant to help Food on the Stove sustain its charitable operations including supplementing the cost of meals in the firehouse, by providing free boxes of food that contain all the ingredients firefighters will need to make healthy meals at the firehouse. (more…)

“Bike Lanes for the People by the People”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“Interesting to see the protected bikes lanes on 15th between Belmont and Chapin NW. Someone has put cinder blocks down to protect the lanes and stop cars for parking/dropping off.”

“The new authentic Caribbean street food eatery and Rhum bar will serve many of the menu items from its acclaimed sister restaurant, Cane Rhum Bar in Charleston”

By Prince Of Petworth


Future patio outside 2827 Sherman Ave, NW at Harvard

More info on de Rum Spot coming to Sherman Ave – note opening date is planned for June 1st not May 1st. And if you weren’t excited before – oh my goodness… From an email:

“The new authentic Caribbean street food eatery and Rhum bar will serve many of the menu items from its acclaimed sister restaurant, Cane Rhum Bar in Charleston – hailed as one of the best places to dine in South Carolina. (more…)

Huge Police Response in Columbia Heights Outside DC USA around 7:15pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who messaged. One reader reported around 7:15pm:

“7 police cars stopped a minivan that they are searching and arresting woman driving it.”

Update from MPD: “4D was conducting an investigation into a possible carjacking near 14th and Perry. Officers in 3D saw the car driving near Target and stopped it, arresting the driver. Ultimately, it turned out to not be a carjacking but just a Theft/Stolen Auto.”

15 Year Old Arrested and Charged in Daytime Double Shooting in Columbia Heights Last Month

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.

At approximately 4:14 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims, conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

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