Want to help shape D.C.’s budget? Share your concerns with Mayor Muriel Bowser this week at the city’s budget engagement forums. The mayor’s office will host two forums this week at UDC and the Kenilworth Recreation Center. For more information, visit mayor.dc.gov and register at Eventbrite.com. Thursday, February 20 Budget Engagement Forum #2 Time: 6:30 pm Location: UDC…
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Midlands hosted the the third annual Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street Chili Cook-Off last Sunday. Judges from Petworth News, Park View, D.C, WAMU’s Dish City, DMV Black Restaurant Week and ABC 7 News on WJLA sampled traditional and vegan chili dishes.
A new survey from WMATA is asking riders for their feedback on proposed routes, fare hikes and service changes. Metro is considering adjusting peak fares by increasing the base fare from $2.25 to $2.50 and increasing the maximum fare from $6 to $7. Late night riders could also see fares rise to peak rates on Fridays…
Celebrate Black History Month with a free talent show at Gala Hispanic Theatre on Tuesday, February 18. Collaborative Solutions for Communities (CSC), a community-based organization hosting family activities throughout the District, will host its Young, Gifted and Black showcase on the second floor of the theater from 6 to 8 p.m. Young adults interested in participating can register on eventbrite.…
Volunteers are still needed for the third annualLower Georgia Avenue Main Street Chili Cook-Offand Wall of Books gifting event this Sunday. Come enjoy this free, family-friendly event featuring nine restaurants from the LGAMS neighborhoods and vote for your favorite! There are veggie and vegan options as well. Judges include Petworth News, Park View, D.C, WAMU’s Dish City, DMV Black Restaurant Week, ABC 7…
Still looking for Valentine’s Day plans? Here’s what’s going on in your neck of the woods: No Kisses is hosting an evening of French Kisses on Valentine’s Day. Les the DJ will throw a love-themed dance party with French vinyl. There will be bottles and bouquet specials, plus French wine, cocktails and treats from Sonny’s pizza. The event is…
Good news for parents in Columbia Heights, Children’s National Hospital Primary Care is moving to Monroe Street. The existing primary care offices in Adams Morgan (1630 Euclid Street NW) and Shaw (2220 11th Street NW) will combine and relocate to 14th and Monroe Streets NW at the end of February. Hours will change to Monday…
The next meeting of ANC 1A is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in the gymnasium of Tubman Elementary School (3101 13th St NW) beginning at 7:00 p.m. The easiest way to enter the school for the meeting is through the second set of doors facing the parking lot off of Kenyon St NW. The agenda for the February meeting is…
After a winter break, the Columbia Heights Farmers Marketis back! For those who want to stay snug in their beds a little longer, the market opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Civic Plaza at 14th and Park Road NW. The market will return to its normal hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) on…
You heard it right, Columbia Heights is getting a Taco Bell.