“Dear PoPville,
This morning, I woke up to the side mirror of my car bashed in. I’m on the 1400 block of Harvard St NW in Columbia Heights. At first I thought it was a side-swipe, but we found at least 10 other cars on neighboring blocks with broken mirrors. (more…)
This rental is located at 1150 4th St SW near 4th Street. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
photo by angela n.
“Dear Popville,
It’s that time of year again! My partner and I are cleaning out our apartment and have quite a few CDs, books, clothes, and suits that we don’t want to just throw away, but are ready to part with. We were wondering if anyone in the community may have recommendations for what we can do with these items—perhaps local non-profits that provide used suits to individuals interviewing for jobs, bookstores that accept used books, etc. Many thanks!”
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
1825 M Street, NW
Last week we shared the temporary closure sign posted at Sign of the Whale. Thanks to Peter for sending the DOB report now posted too.
Zoom in to read the report: (more…)
2616 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to an Ace Hardware and CVS
What a tagline, “Aisles of Abundance”, love it!! Thanks to all who messaged us the new Capitol Grocer signage photos: (more…)
Columbia Heights Day is an annual neighborhood festival celebrating the vibrant community, culture, and small businesses of Columbia Heights. Now in its 18th year, the event features a lively mix of local vendors, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages—including face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, a dog costume contest, and more. Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community right in the heart of Columbia Heights!
625 H Street, NE
Thanks to Lindsay for sending the latest:
“The new Taco Bell on H St will have what I’ve wanted all businesses in DC to have: a walk-up window. Do you know how many (more…)
746 6th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending the good news about Chinatown Express reopening! They had closed for extensive renovations over the summer. (more…)
Thanks to Chris for sending: “This blue heron has comes to my backyard in 16th St., Heights for three days in a row. Eying my Koi pond. Here he is sitting on the fence.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to Eric for sending from the Florida Ave Whole Foods: (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW in DCUSA
“Dear PoPville,
Petco in Columbia Heights is closing on January 11. [Ed. Note: If you want to find out about these things earlier, you can sign up for our free daily newsletter roundup and never miss a post!] I only found out because (more…)