Andrew W, Author at Columbia Heights Insider

Event for 826DC: singer-songwriter Kelley McRae

By Andrew WFebruary 13, 2012

Sounds like a cool event from the cool folks at 826DC, the writing and tutoring center for local kids located on the Civic Plaza. Their next fundraiser is with singer/ song-writer Kelley McRae. Tickets are going fast, so get one soon. Here’s more: Feb. 17: 826DC Presents Kelley McRae (Washington, DC)— 826DC and the Museum of…

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New hardware store open in Petworth: Annie’s on Upshur

By Andrew WFebruary 13, 2012

While it’s not in Columbia Heights, this still may be of use to folks in northern parts of the hood: Annie’s Ace Hardware is now open at 1240 Upshur Street NW. It looks to be pretty darn big — 6,500 square feet. Park View DC has a preview of the shop, and the Post writes…

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Black Heart Masquerade Ball tonight at Looking Glass Lounge

By Andrew WFebruary 11, 2012

This sounds pretty fun: What: The third annual Black Heart Masquerade Ball The Looking Glass Lounge has slowly been creeping into the hearts and livers of Petworth drinkers for the last few years. This Saturday the best neighborhood bar in NW is donning masks for the Third Annual Masquerade Ball. For the cost of nothing…

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Yikes! Fake PEPCO scammers going around the neighborhood

By Andrew WFebruary 10, 2012

Just saw this on WAMU’s website via the Columbia Heights listserve: apparently people impersonating PEPCO workers are going around the neighborhood trying to scam people. They either seem to be trying to get your account number and personal info, or they pose as bill collectors. A few people have given them money. One lady on…

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Really crappy looking (and incorrect) street signs going up

By Andrew WFebruary 9, 2012

Look up: our new street signs look like crap. A few weeks ago, I read in the Post that DC street signs would be getting a new font and would be written in title case, rather than upper case (that is, Fairmont Street rather than FAIRMONT STREET). They’re also going to write the numbers as…

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The Pinch, new American restaurant, coming to 14th and ~~Perry~~ Parkwood

By Andrew WFebruary 9, 2012

There’s another new spot coming to 14th Street. The Pinch, an American restaurant, is coming to the old El Salvadoreno space at 3548 14th Street NW, at Perry Parkwood. It’s going to have 99 seats inside and about 30 in a sidewalk cafe. It’s a two floor space, and the agreement with the neighborhood commission…

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DSW shoe store confirmed — looking at end of 2012

By Andrew WFebruary 8, 2012

We’ve heard rumors for awhile, but it looks like much-beloved shoe discounter DSW is in fact coming to DCUSA, according to the Washington Business Journal. They’re aiming for late 2012 to open. A lot of folks seem to be fans of DSW, which sells name-brand shoes for cheap, for women, men and kids. It’s different than…

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Work progressing on new pharmacy at 14th and Fairmont

By Andrew WFebruary 7, 2012

A few months ago I reported that a new pharmacy was coming to 14th and Fairmont, in the Columbia Uptown building (the space used to be a convenience store.) It looks like they’re making some progress. I walked by the other day and saw a lot of work underway, with shelves and counters and such,…

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Music video filmed in the neighborhood

By Andrew WFebruary 7, 2012

A couple weeks ago, I received this email from local musician Brent Peterson, who made it with Mark Perkins, also a neighborhood resident. It’s well done and shows a lot of neighborhood spots. Enjoy. Here’s Brent & Co’s Facebook page.

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Coffy Cafe (and crepes) set to open Feb. 18

By Andrew WFebruary 6, 2012

Coffy Cafe, the new mod-themed creperie coming to 3310 14th Street NW is almost ready: their Facebook page reports they’ll be opening February 18th. I heard from some tipsters that there were workers inside, permits in the windows and the wi-fi was on. The place sounds pretty neat: they’ll be serving made-to-order sweet and savory crepes…

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