NPR has an interesting article today about Howard University about the changing neighborhood and the university’s relations with the community. The article, “When A Historically Black University’s Neighborhood Turns White” talks about rising property values in the area, the increase in white residents, the decrease in crime, and more. It also talks about the university…

Many residents near the Petworth Metro are worried about their homes shaking due to the new, heavier 7000-series Metro trains. A number of reports have talked about it over the past few months, with Metro first saying it wasn’t related, but now they’re hiring contractors to study the issue. I’ve written before about the issue,…

If you’re interested in learning more about safety in our area or sharing your opinion, MPD’s Third District Commander, Stuart Emerman, will be speaking at the Luray-Warder Neighborhood Association meeting on Saturday. It’s at the Park View Rec Center, 693 Otis Pl NW, at 11 am. The Third District covers Columbia Heights up to Monroe…

A few months ago, folks in the neighborhood were thrilled when Small Fry at 3212 Georgia started serving Sundevich sandwiches along with their usual barbecue. The same folks own both spots, as well as the awesome Union Drinkery next door plus A&D in Shaw. And after trying a lot of the sandwiches there, I’ve come…

It’s BBQ time! Jenkins Capital BBQ at the old Ruby Tuesday spot (14th and Monroe) is opening officially on July 4th with a soft opening today, July 3rd, according to a tipster. The tipster also sent along the full menu, which seems a bit smaller than we saw before, but still very large. Might be…

The 4th of July is upon us, and that means cookouts, hot weather, and fireworks — fireworks everywhere, not just on the Mall. It’s my opinion that a rooftop in Columbia Heights is the best place in the world to see 4th of July fireworks, because you can see the main display, displays at towns…

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The other day I was walking down Sherman and spotted this house, with RESIST spelled in rocks in their garden as well as a sign with a lot of progressive values. Pretty neat way to show your opinions. The house also had some pride flags and others. I like living in an area with lots…

Looks like a new coffee shop and deli is coming to the area: I saw permits in the window at 3661 Georgia Avenue NW, just south of New Hampshire, the old Amanuel Market, a convenience store. The market was busted for selling synthetic drugs in 2015 and closed sometime after that. The owner also applied…

Whoa, this is a super deal. Red Derby, the relaxed neighborhood spot at 14th and Quincy, has just launched a $3 brat Monday: $3 for one brat with sauerkraut or two for $5. Monday also have have price burgers. The Derb’ has pretty solid bar food, so I suspect this brat is good too. They’re…