Columbia Heights

“Washington Concert Opera & Washington Parks and People Presents the 3rd Annual Opera Outside on Saturday, September 28, 2019”

By Prince Of Petworth


15th/16th and W Street, NW. Photo by Stan Engelbretson

From an email:

“Washington Concert Opera & Washington Parks and People Presents the 3rd Annual Opera Outside on Saturday, September 28, 2019

Washington Concert Opera and Washington Parks & People are pleased to present the Third Annual Opera Outside, a casual outdoor concert on the upper field of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park featuring performances by soprano Vanessa Becerra, baritone Benjamin Taylor, and pianist David Hanlon.

This event is FREE and open to all ages. Come and go as you please, and come as you are. Bring your children and pets! Bring a blanket and/or chairs so you can enjoy the music in comfort! (more…)

YogaWorks Closing 14th Street Location Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


2301 14th Street, NW (prior to opening in 2016

Thanks to Lauren and Lamonte for sending from YogaWorks:

“Hi YogaWorks 14th Street Community,

We are saddened to announce we will be closing our 14th Street location on Friday, Sept 27th. To ensure there is minimal disruption to your practice, we will be relocating some of our teachers and classes to the following nearby YogaWorks studios: (more…)

11:30am Saturday in Park View: “I was brutally assaulted and robbed by 2 males”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Kevin shares this upsetting report from this Saturday:

“I just wanted to let you know I was brutally assaulted and robbed by 2 males in between Columbia and Harvard street on Sherman. They followed me from 7-11 and attacked me from behind. I was brutally beaten for 30-45 seconds and they got away with my wallet.

The law enforcement responded immediately and they have suspects being questioned.

I am OK, my thoughts are with our safety as a community.”

MPD Confirms Six People Shot in Columbia Heights, 1 of whom died

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday, September 19, 2019, in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.

At approximately 10:01 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival on the scene, officers located five adult male victims and one adult female victim, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported five of the victims to local hospitals for treatment. One of the adult male victims displayed no signs consistent with life and remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 21 year-old Vincent Carter, of Southeast, DC. (more…)

Man Found Shot in Columbia Heights Last Night; “Helicopter circling Capitol Hill/Eastern Market last night”; Stabbing near Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The third district is currently investigating a shooting. A victim has been transported to an area hospital from the 1400 block of Girard St NW with non life threatening gunshot wounds to the leg. Although the victim was found on Girard St, at this time we do not know where the incident actually took place and are continuing to investigate. No crime scene has been located yet.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

A few readers reported last night: “At least one helicopter with search light was circling Capitol Hill/Eastern Market last night, starting at 9:30 PM and lasting well past midnight. Any idea what was going on?”

From MPD around 11:15pm: “STABBING/2000 block of O ST NW/LOF B/M 5’6″, LAST SEEN ON A RED SCOOTER EASTBOUND O ST NW/5269″

“The cascades have been off and on since last Friday.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what’s going on with the fountain and pond at Meridian Hill Park? The cascades have been off and on since last Friday. Since Sunday evening the water has been sitting stagnant. The water is turning a bright green (see pictures below). It seems like the perfect place for mosquitoes to lay eggs. Unless of course the Park service has been treating the water but it doesn’t appear that way.” (more…)

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