A what? Originally uploaded by squidpantsSpotted this on Euclid at about Sherman, it’s another kind of speed bump. A funny name, which sounds like a fast food joint, plus the sign looks like something from elementary school music class.
Spotted this outside Meridian Pint the other night, where there were 20-something bikes parked on the fence across the street, and it made me think: tons of people have bikes in the area, and yet there aren’t always places to park them. I know we’re getting more bike share locations, but that’s separate. I also…
Looks like somebody in the area likes mayoral candidate Leo Alexander — I spotted this on Girard Street the other day, and I’ve also seen a number of stickers around. I really haven’t heard anything about him, but I guess he’s kind of the third-runner (if that’s a word) behind current mayor Adrian Fenty and…
Interested in seeing how real estate is doing in the neighborhood? Realtors Long & Foster just released a series of reports called Market Minutes on trends in different neighborhoods in the city, things like homes sold, days on the market, average price, ratio of asking to sale price, all by month over the past few…
As you probably noticed, a huge storm raged through the neighborhood on Sunday. I was walking back from Tynan when it hit, blowing huge clouds of dirt and trash all over the place, which was not fun to be in. As it got darker and darker and started to rain, I ran down the street…
Got a few emails this week about yard sales, which is great. If you’ve having one, let me know: newcolumbiaheights(at)gmail(dot)com. –1338 Irving from 10am-4pm: “We have entire place settings, silverware sets, pots & pans, fun collectables, and even a mikasa crystal serving set!” Moved to next Saturday.–Garage sale in an actual garage! Behind 1466 Columbia…
Do you like new Columbia Heights institution Fro-Zen-Yo, located on the Civic Plaza? Then follow them on Twitter! They talk about new flavors and such, though it’s not just the Columbia Heights location, as there are a few others too. I was pretty sad to see Rita’s close, but I’m a fan of Fro-Zen-Yo, and…
This morning I spotted this guy rolling around on a three-wheeled bike. I like it. Fun way to start the morning.
Alright, here’s some possibly better news on Ellwood Thompson’s. I just spoke with Paige Bishop, the director of marketing for Ellwood Thompson’s. She said that the reason there was nothing to report was that the developer of the space and the owner of Ellwood Thompson’s have both been on vacation and haven’t had a time…
UPDATE: See the post above for newer info. No news is not good news. The other day I emailed Ellwood Thompson’s, the organic supermarket that was supposed to begin construction at DCUSA this month, to ask their progress. They responded “At this time, there is nothing to report. We certainly hope to have movement soon,…