Yesterday I wrote that there was a rumor about a liquor store coming to the Heights of Columbia building at 14th and Girard, the building with the Dunkin Donuts. I just received an email from the development team, who said the second open retail spot will actually be a dentist’s office. Maybe not the most…

More news on car fires: the Post reports that DC authorities are asking for help from the public, requesting people to call the arson tip line at 202.67 ARSON (202-673-2776) or the toll-free Crime Solvers confidential hotline at 1-800-673-2777. In addition, I received photos from readers of a Jeep burned last week in the 1500…

If you needed another reason to sign up for the new DC Bocce league coming to Columbia Heights (play will be at 9th and Spring) now there’s a spot nearby for post-game drinks: they’re signed up the Looking Glass Lounge at Georgia and New Hampshire as the league bar. I’ve played in DC Bocce leagues…

The previous Highland Park West rendering Some big news on Irving Street: our friends over at The 42 Bus have a story about La Casa homeless shelter located on Irving just east of 14th and the Highland Park building, which currently houses about 70 homeless men in the main building and trailers. I’ve heard bits…

Good to see this after yesterday’s story about the multiple car fires in our neighborhood being classified as “mechanical”: the AP reports that MPD and the fire department are investigating the fires, which police and fire officials are saying seem suspicious. Unfortunately the AP article is pretty brief. It’s nice to see this, but I’m…

Car fires are unfortunately fairly common in the neighborhood, especially in the northern sections — I’ve written about them numerous times before. Today I received an email from a reader whose new Mini Cooper, seen above, was found burned early yesterday morning. It’s the first time I’ve actually heard from a person whose car has…