Author Andrew W

Looks like we may be seeing fewer graffiti tags around the neighborhood. DCist and the Washington Post report that MPD and the US Marshalls have arrested members of the KGB graffiti crew, which stands for Krazy Graf Brothers. Taggers arrested include Che, Aera KAE, Huf, Gator and G8R. I’ve seen tons of Che tags around;…

With the changes in populations around the district, there may be some redistricting of our Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, those elected bodies that advise the city council on local matters and also de facto control liquor licenses in their areas. Right now there are 4 ANCs, 1A-1D, with each having a number of single member districts…

It only took a year, but the dentist’s office finally opened in the Lofts of Columbia Heights building on 14th between Fairmont and Girard. I first reported on it in September 2010, and there’s still supposed to be an urgent care clininc coming in (according to the sign.) That’s been sitting vacant for about the…

If you’re into yoga, it’s deal time: check them out. The leisure suit. Pay phones. The mullet. It’s good to see some things go. But here’s one you won’t want to miss. Introducing the Past Tense Flash Sale. Get $5 off all workshops purchased this Friday (9/16) only by using the promo code Flash5 at checkout. Upcoming Workshops…

One of the things I like most about Columbia Heights is that you always see random, interesting stuff. For example, this weekend I was walking at 13th and Irving when a guy rode his bike past me on the sidewalk. He had a live snake around his neck. It was pretty funny watching him ride…

Doh. If you live near 11th or Sherman and take the 60 buses, you may have a longer trip home at night. WMATA is planning on cutting service on the 62 and 64 routes during late nights, which are considered not very “productive.” I take these routes a fair amount, either coming home from work…