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City Council

By Columbia Heights InsiderFebruary 5, 2020

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson is hosting a “Meet Up with Mendo” this Saturday. Ward 1 residents are encouraged to come chat with Mendelson at Philz Coffee in Adams Morgan from 10-11 a.m. The event is an opportunity to talk informally with the chairman about everything happening in the District. For more information, call 202-724-8032…

Local Business

The Lemon Collective Is Closing In Petworth

By Columbia Heights InsiderFebruary 5, 2020

The Lemon Collective, a popular workshop for local artists and entrepreneurs, is closing its Petworth space at the end of February.

Local Business

App Behind Iowa Caucus Chaos Based In Columbia Heights

By Columbia Heights InsiderFebruary 4, 2020

While precinct officials in Iowa struggled with a new app designed to report the caucus results, the chaos might have started in a trendy office in Columbia Heights. Shadow Inc., the makers behind the troubled smartphone app that delayed the Iowa Caucus results, once listed their address as the WeWork in the Manhattan Laundry Building…

Development

Updated Park Morton Plan Could Begin by End of 2020

By Columbia Heights InsiderJanuary 28, 2020

Rendering of the final phase of Park Morton’s development on Morton Street Based on information shared at the January 23, 2020, Park Morton Steering Committee Meeting, the plan to redevelop Park Morton is being adjusted to allow redevelopment to move forward while the DC Court of Appeals considers the challenges to the approved Zoning Order…

Food & Drink

Park View Farmers Market at Hook Hall this Sunday

By Columbia Heights InsiderJanuary 24, 2020

LIVE MUSIC & NEW VENDORS Visit new vendors, listen to a live ukulele performance and compost updates. Join us this Sunday, January 26 from 9am – 2pm inside Hook Hall at 3400 Georgia Ave NW. Tim Seals will be playing his ukulele this Sunday between 10am and 1pm. Come check out his music! NEW VENDORS…

Local Business

Petworth Citizen Closing in February

By Columbia Heights InsiderJanuary 22, 2020

via Petworth News After six years, Petworth Citizenwill close its doors on February 1st, according to owner Paul Ruppert. “Over the years we’ve been proud to be a gathering spot for our neighbors, who became our friends,” says Ruppert. “I am sad to see the end, but am excited about what is coming next. I…

Volunteerism

DC Students Need Tutors and Mentors

By Columbia Heights InsiderJanuary 16, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is this Monday and if you are looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, stop by the Ward 1 Tutoring & Mentoring Volunteer Fair this Saturday! From ANC1A Commissioner Miller: Two out of three DC students are reading below grade level and while we are…

Food & Drink

Lou’s City Bar Winter Beer Garden Grand Opening This Weekend

By Columbia Heights InsiderJanuary 10, 2020

Lou’s City Bar has transformed their outdoor patio into a heated Winter Beer Garden.

Local Business

Neighborhood Staple DC Reynolds Is Closing Its Doors

By Columbia Heights InsiderJanuary 8, 2020

via Douglas Development DC Reynolds has confirmed that the rumors are true- after eight years, the neighborhood staple is officially closing its doors this April. Here is the note from the owners: “Our lease is up and as per usual landlord expectations for rent surpass what we’re comfortable with. April 2020 will be the end…

ANC News

ANC 1A to vote on 2020 DC Comp Plan Tomorrow

By Columbia Heights InsiderJanuary 7, 2020

Ben Schumin / Flickr All neighborhoods and residents have until the end of January to submit their revisions to the DC Comprehensive Plan, the long-term framework for growth and development in the District. The Comp Plan covers everything from changing District boundaries, to increasing affordable housing access, to developing a better transportation network. From the…

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