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Yearly Nativity Scene In Columbia Heights Civic Plaza

By Columbia Heights InsiderDecember 25, 2019

Those of us who live in Columbia Heights are lucky enough to accidentally run into what’s become a yearly tradition in our neighborhood… the Nativity Scene replete with a 28-year-old Camel, alpacas, and other cute furry creatures that one would typically only find blocks away at the back entrance of the National Zoo’s Petting Zoo.…

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SPOTTED: Michael B Jordan filming in DC

By Columbia Heights InsiderDecember 20, 2019

Award winning actor Michael B Jordan was spotted in Union Station yesterday filming his new movie Without Remorse. Today I saw @michaelb4jordan filming at Union Station! #WashingtonDC pic.twitter.com/EukWn9PYgK — Robin Newton (@RobinNewtonPR) December 19, 2019 The Wire and Black Panther star was reportedly in the city filming just for the day on Thursday. He was…

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2019 Holiday Lights Winners Announced

By Columbia Heights InsiderDecember 17, 2019

Source: Petworth News This year Lower Georgia Avenue has a little extra sparkle for the holiday season as nearly 60 local businesses competed in the first annual Holiday Lights competition! Lower Georgia Ave Main Street (LGAMS), managed by local nonprofit District Bridges, worked with small business owners who created beautiful, intricate displays to bring attention…

Volunteerism

Volunteers Needed for 11th & Bark This Saturday

By Columbia Heights InsiderDecember 13, 2019

It’s time for a quarterly cleanup at the park Saturday, Dec. 14 10 – 11 a.m. From our friends at 11th & Bark: We’ll pick up trash in the dog park and the street blocks around the park to keep the place nice and clean for our furry friends and our neighbors. We’ll provide garbage…

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2019 The Best Tree Lighting Extravaganza Yet

By Columbia Heights InsiderDecember 9, 2019

Thank you to everyone who came for an amazing experience this past Friday. We had a ton of fun celebrating the holiday with our friends and neighbors. We were blown away by the community partners that made the event extra special by handing out hot chocolate, organizing a children’s choir, taking pictures with Santa, and…

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Columbia Heights Annual Holiday Extravaganza This Friday

By Columbia Heights InsiderDecember 4, 2019

Come deck the halls with the Columbia Heights community this Friday, December 6th for the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza! Merrymakers will enjoy complimentary cocoa, carols, and a visit from Santa! Ninth Annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza Friday, December 6th 2019 Santa Arrives at 5:30p & Tree Lighting at 6:30p Columbia Heights Civic Plaza SEE EVENT…

Volunteerism

Thanksgiving Day Feast @ Salvation Army

By Columbia Heights InsiderNovember 27, 2019

Please let us know immediately if you’d like to attend. Let your neighbors know. We’d love to have them! Food is provided by the Cheesecake Factory Two Sittings: 10:30 am and the other at 11:15 am. 3335 Sherman Ave., NW (Morton Street Entrance) Washington DC 20010 A brass band will be playing! Sponsored by the…

Volunteerism

Volunteers Needed TOMORROW for Thanksgiving Basket Drop Off

By Columbia Heights InsiderNovember 25, 2019

Dear We Are Family friends: GREAT NEWS: 350 BASKETS DELIVERED, 475 TO GO! We had a great turnout for Saturday (hooray!) but STILL REALLY NEED HELP TUESDAY to: 1. Pick up 425 THANKSGIVING BASKETS at Bread for the City, 1525 7th Street NW 10am TUESDAY; 2. Deliver those baskets, meeting at 12 NOON TUESDAY @ Kelsey…

Volunteerism

VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED! Safeway Feast of Sharing (Wednesday, November 27 @ 9:30 am-1:00 pm)

By Columbia Heights InsiderNovember 20, 2019

Help us meet our goal of feeding 5,000 people at the 20th Annual Safeway Feast of Sharing! The 20th Anniversary Safeway Feast of Sharing, a free, citywide community event for persons in need will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801…

Food & Drink

Columbia Heights Snags 3 out of 4 Top Finalists for “Restaurant of the Year”

By Columbia Heights InsiderNovember 20, 2019

Eater released its top nominees for 2019 and Columbia Heights & 14th St took home three out of four of the overall “Restaurant of the Year” champions!

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