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Jun 14, 2023

11th Street In Columbia Heights Lost Several Restaurants To COVID. These Newcomers Are Reinvigorating It.

After saying goodbye to neighborhood favorites such as Bad Saint and Meridian Pint, locals hope a new crop of bars and restaurants in this longstanding Columbia Heights culinary hot spot are here to stay.

Jun 14, 2023

Two New Grocery Stores Are Opening In Northwest D.C. This Month

The grocery-flush quadrant is getting a new Lidl and another Whole Foods at the end of June.

Jul 11, 2022

‘These Are Really Difficult Conditions To Be Operating Under:’ Bad Saint Owner Reflects On Restaurant’s Closure

A Filipino favorite in Columbia Heights closes its doors for good.

May 27, 2022

Columbia Heights Vendor Eliezer ‘Chef Ziggy’ Segui Albino Remembered For His Generosity And Mofongo

Chef Ziggy’s puesto along 14th Street NW became a gathering point for family and friends to reflect and remember their son, brother, father, and friend.

Apr 12, 2022

A 15-Year-Old Was Shot And Killed In Columbia Heights

Malachi Jackson suffered from multiple fatal gunshot wounds on Monday night.

May 28, 2021

Rejoice, D.C.: The Taco Bell Cantina In Columbia Heights Is Open

You can finally fill up on boozy Baja Blasts all summer.

May 19, 2021

No, Drake Wasn’t Filming A Music Video In Columbia Heights This Week

It was not in God’s plan for Champagne Papi to be in D.C. last night.

Feb 25, 2021

After A Beloved Columbia Heights Street Vendor’s Equipment Was Destroyed, Donations Poured In

Thanks to $9,000 in community donations, he’ll soon be back to dishing out rice and pork.

Jul 20, 2020

One Person Killed, Eight Others Injured In Columbia Heights Shooting

“This type of brazen daylight activity in a very, very busy block I’m sure is scary for this community,” said police chief Peter Newsham.

Jun 10, 2020

Construction On 14th Street NW Bus Lanes Will Begin As Early As Thursday

City transportation officials say the project will improve travel times and traffic along the busy corridor.

 
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