I was at Wonderland after the fireworks on the 4th and happened to run into a bunch of breakdancers. It’s a little dark, but it’s dark at Wonderland!
Just got a press release from Casey Trees, a DC nonprofit that focuses on trees, and DCist has the story too: in this hot summer, trees need water to live. 25 gallons a week is their recommendation, plus following their tree watering guide. In addition, people who sign Casey Trees “25 to Stay Alive” pledge…
I’ve always heard a lot of complaints about the Washington Sports Club in Columbia Heights, and their Yelp reviews are not glowing. There was recently a big (and interestingly-worded) posting on the Columbia Heights Yahoo list about some issues there — broken machines and other poor service, and in the recent What We’re Missing post,…
Allah graffiti Originally uploaded by squidpantsNot everyday you seen this: some religious graffiti on a sidewalk at about 13th and Harvard. Usually sidewalks have goofier stuff, like waffle-eating dinosaurs.
The second in the Wednesday History series is this old photo of Miss Columbia Heights, Dorothy Parker (not the writer). She went on to win Miss Washington and competed in the Miss America contest. She’s pictured here not at the Banneker pool but in Atlantic City. A commenter on Shorpy, where I found the photo,…
Not exactly Earth-shattering news, but when I walked into the CVS this weekend and was confused, as everything was rearranged. They widened some aisles, moved the cold drinks to the side of the store, opened more self-checkout lanes (thank goodness) also now carry premade salads and sandwiches.
A little late now, but my morning bus commute was snarled by the weird U Street oil spill, where a truck leaked oil from about 9th to 16th on U Street. Not hearing about it ahead of time, I hopped on the 14th Street bus, which then took a turn onto Florida and Vermont Avenues,…
Just got this via their Facebook: Come support Columbia Heights Day at Duffy’s this Thursday! Columbia Heights Day Cup and Shirt Sales 7-11 pm Cups are $5 and with the purchase of a cup you get $2 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts all night. Raffle at 10 PM for 3 pairs of tickets to…
Just saw this on DPR’s Twitter: Outdoor pool hours have been extended due to the heat. All are opening at 11 am through Thursday and closing by 9 pm. The Banneker Pool is closed Thursdays, so maybe it means it’ll be open then? In any case, hopefully it’s cleaner today and Wednesday.
By Emily S. Trying to escape the heat this weekend was an adventure in itself. I gave up my Banneker Pool virginity on Saturday and had a very pleasant experience. No lines for the diving board, enough room to have underwater swimming contests and not have a human collision, and adult swim every hour for…