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Enjoy Late Summer Bounty At The FRESHFARM Columbia Heights Farmers Markets

By FRESHFARMSeptember 1, 2020

September is prime time for farmers markets! You’ll find the freshest seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables at the weekly FRESHFARM Columbia Heights farmers markets. Enjoy late-summer peaches, tomatoes, summer squash, and peppers, and the start of winter squash, apples, and other fall favorites!

Community

Large Crowds Protest Shooting of Jacob Blake

By Columbia Heights InsiderAugust 26, 2020

On Monday night, a large group of protestors came together at Columbia Heights Civic Plaza to protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake by Wisconsin police officers.

Community

ANC 1A Rent Control & Affordable Housing Webinar

By Columbia Heights InsiderAugust 12, 2020

Join ANC 1A for a webinar on Rent Control & Affordable Housing.

Local Business

This Weekend: Citywide Virtual Sidewalk Sale

By Columbia Heights InsiderAugust 4, 2020

Traditional outdoor sidewalk sales may not be possible this summer, but that isn’t stopping small businesses in DC from offering DC residents an alternative summer shopping experience.

Community

Cancel Rent Rally To Take Place On Saturday, July 25

By Columbia Heights InsiderJuly 24, 2020

On Saturday, July 25th, rent striking tenants from more than a dozen buildings across the city will come together to call on the D.C. Council to cancel rent in DC.

Local Events

The FRESHFARM Columbia Heights Wednesday Farmers Market Returns

By FRESHFARMJuly 15, 2020

The FRESHFARM Columbia Heights Farmers Market returns to the Civic Plaza on Wednesdays beginning July 15!

Food & Drink

Smiles From Lower Georgia Avenue Chili Cookoff

By Columbia Heights InsiderFebruary 18, 2020

Midlands hosted the the third annual Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street Chili Cook-Off last Sunday. Judges from Petworth News, Park View, D.C, WAMU’s Dish City, DMV Black Restaurant Week and ABC 7 News on WJLA sampled traditional and vegan chili dishes.

Local Events

Show Your Talent at Gala Theatre

By Columbia Heights InsiderFebruary 15, 2020

Celebrate Black History Month with a free talent show at Gala Hispanic Theatre on Tuesday, February 18. Collaborative Solutions for Communities (CSC), a community-based organization hosting family activities throughout the District, will host its Young, Gifted and Black showcase on the second floor of the theater from 6 to 8 p.m. Young adults interested in participating can register on eventbrite.…

Local Events

Chili Cook-off and Volunteering this Sunday

By Columbia Heights InsiderFebruary 14, 2020

Volunteers are still needed for the third annualLower Georgia Avenue Main Street Chili Cook-Offand Wall of Books gifting event this Sunday. Come enjoy this free, family-friendly event featuring nine restaurants from the LGAMS neighborhoods and vote for your favorite! There are veggie and vegan options as well. Judges include Petworth News, Park View, D.C, WAMU’s Dish City, DMV Black Restaurant Week, ABC 7…

Food & Drink

Columbia Heights Farmers Market Is Back

By Columbia Heights InsiderFebruary 6, 2020

After a winter break, the Columbia Heights Farmers Marketis back! For those who want to stay snug in their beds a little longer, the market opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Civic Plaza at 14th and Park Road NW. The market will return to its normal hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) on…

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