Thanks to a reader for sending the tip (and photo). Looks like they’ll be opening up at 3161 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW – “a a few doors from Radius/Tonic.”

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At first I was just gonna ask when it changed names but then I realized I’d never actually visited this supermarket (3178 Mount Pleasant St NW). So was just curious – any fans out there? Is it kind of like a Murray’s? Or is it like Panam International Supermarket on 14th Street, NW?

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I’ve never asked folks what they think of the piece of public art commisioned back in 1994 in Mt. Pleasant. I wonder what the debate was like before it was selected. Anyone from Mt. Pleasant remember the process? What’s the general feel – thumbs up or down?

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I’ve always been curious about this building located at 1701 Park Road, NW in Mt. Pleasant.

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The Craigslist ad says:

“On-site Laundry, On-site Manager, Exercise Room, Bicycle Storage, High-Speed Internet, Hardwood Floors, Microwave, 9′ Ceilings”

You can find more info and photos here. Does $1100 sound reasonable for this efficiency?

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Last week a reader sent in a shot of “knit Graffit from Mt. Pleasant. I was happy to find another example at the corner of 16th and Park. Looks like they are done by a group called the Warm and Fuzzies.

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“Dear PoP,

Just wanted to let you know about a pretty large house fire in Mt. Pleasant this morning. Do not have much info hope everyone is ok and would like to let neighbors know in case there is anyway we can help out. The fire was right near the corner of 17th and Kilbourne.”

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Apparently there have been a number of cars vandalized in Mt. Pleasant. What do you think the role of residents should be in helping to solve this problem?

In more positive Mt. Pleasant news, the retaining walls that have been getting fixed for months on Adams Mill Road have finally been fixed. They look great!

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From around 6:30pm Sunday evening a reader writes:

“While The Woodner on 16th Street gets frequent visits from the fire department, simply due to its sheer size, tonight’s call was a bit larger than usual. I counted at least eight fire trucks, plus accompanying ambulances, police, and rescue vehicles.

16th Street is currently roped off with police tape from Spring Rd to Oak. No access to Spring Place, Perry, Ogden, Otis, Hertford, and Center Streets. Buses are backed up on 16th Street with nowhere to go.”

Some may recall the Woodner from the apparent murder that took place in the beginning of November. Anyone know what happened tonight?

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Dos Gringos on Mt. Pleasant Street had some unusual holiday decorations going on. I dig ‘em, though. Did Dos Gringos just celebrate their 10th anniversary?

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Thanks to all the readers who sent the word about this incident. Following is the most specific though another reader wrote that seven fire trucks were on the scene:

“Dear PoP,

There was an apartment fire at 16th & Monroe Streets tonight at 7:30 p.m. A corner unit on the second floor looks substantially damaged.

The apartment building has a DHCD sign in front, but I believe it is a Coop. The building needs much repair and am hoping the fire is not indicating that the electrical system is going bad for the whole building. Can you tell us what a DHCD sign in front means? When was it was sold to the owners, do they have an obligation to keep up the building in good repair, can they refuse people of certain incomes/races from moving in? What does the DHCD designation mean? Does DHCD follow up with buildings like this to see if they are being maintained or kept in good order? Does Jim Graham know or care about these types of building that aren’t being maintained in the neighborhood?”

Can anyone explain the significance of a DHCD sign?

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Block Captain Meeting RSVP by Sunday

Please spread the word about the next NWCHCA Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Training. If you’re interested in becoming a Block Captain, please come!

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Time: 7:30 to 9 PM (please come by 7:15 to sign in, so that we can start on time)

Place: MPD 3D Substation, 750 Park Road NW (between Sherman and Georgia Ave)

Who Should Attend: People who want to become Neighborhood Watch Block Captains. Not sure? Please read the attached guide that describes Neighborhood Watch and Block Captain responsibilities. Businesses & Apartments: You can participate too.

Cost: Free! All are welcome, materials and refreshments are also free

RSVP: Please e-mail nwchca@gmail.com to RSVP by Sunday, December 6.

We will have MPD support and participation!

PROGRAM:

Samantha Nolan, long-time Neighborhood Watch Director and MPD 2nd District Citizens Advisory Chair will conduct the training session

Topics:

* Starting and managing Neighborhood Watch programs
* Reporting crime: how to communicate effectively with police
* How communities can take back their neighborhoods by working effectively with police
* Tips for Block Captains and success stories

Samantha will be showing a brand new slide show of actual photographs taken in Columbia Heights. The photos will show real photographs of potential crime scenes. I’m sure that it will be very interesting and educational.

Jason Berry, a Columbia Heights community leader, will present a practical guide to being a Block Captain. Jason has years of experience in community organizing and will help us with the difficult work of outreach.

With the holidays coming, people are going to be busier and busier–please approach your neighbors who you know would make great Block Captains and ask that they put our training on their calendar now.

Greater DC Cares Meeting Wed.

Greater DC Cares encourages Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, U Street, and Petworth residents to attend a neighborhood meeting on December 2nd from 6:30-8:00pm at the Parkview Recreation Center, located at 693 Otis Pl NW. We will be introducing various projects that Greater DC Cares is forming in these communities, and discussing ways to increase involvement in the programs. To sign up, register at http://communitymeetingdecember2.eventbrite.com, or email Meghan at mmcnamara@greaterdccares.org.

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This home is located at 1838 Monroe Street, NW:

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The flier says:

“Historic integrity joins tasteful updates in this 1915 classic row on quiet strt. 3BR, 1.5BA (. 5Ba on main flr), covered fr prch, inlaid prqt flrs, wd brng frpl, pkt drs, updated kit w/ granite cntrs/new gas range & d/w, brkfst rm at rear, new bath w/ dbl vanity. Reces lts, 2nd flr balc/deck, full bsmnt frnt & rear entrs, fenced rear garden. Sold “as is” but w/ HMS Warranty”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

I think the folks who like old school details are gonna love this one. Like a few other recent GDoN posts this one also has some sweet floors. One of the few negatives I can see folks bringing up is the fact that it only has 1.5 bathrooms. So do you think $599,000 sounds reasonable?

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This home located on Monroe Street, NW at the corner of Brown is one of my favorites in the city. It’s been getting a facelift and looks even better now.

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“Dear PoP,

Just wanted to let you know, there was a murder at the Woodner last night (apparently a woman was strangled), along with a murder 10 days ago in the same building.” Ed. Note: Commenters dispute any such crime occuring 10 days ago.

MPD sent out an email saying that they were investigating a “suspicious death” at the 3600 block of 16th Street on Monday night. They wrote:

“Members of the Third District were called to an apartment at 3636 16th St. NW for an unconscious person. An adult female was found dead of undetermined causes. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.”

I hadn’t heard any more details until the above email was sent in from a reader. I’ll be sure to update as more info becomes available from MPD.

Just got this update from NBC4:

“The co-owner of a popular U Street Corridor organic restaurant was found dead Monday night.

D.C. police received a report of an unconscious person at a home in the 3600 block of 16th Street NW at about 9 p.m., police said. They found 38-year-old Nora Amaya unconscious and not breathing.”

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This home is located at 1937 Park Road, NW:

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The flier says:

“Beautiful 1912 “extra-width, ” four-level, 4/5 bedroom and two bath rowhouse on the quiet side of Park Road (as it winds down into Rock Creek Park). An inviting front porch, plus warm, original wood floors, mouldings, trim, decorative fireplaces, and staircases combine perfectly with an updated stainless kitchen, two-zone HVAC, a multi-level deck, and off-street parking.”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

So basically I find these homes by walking around town and if they have a for sale sign in front, I take a photo. Sadly/happily, some are already under contract by the time I get to posting them. But I think a few are still worth looking at. This one in particular has some of the greatest wood details I’ve seen in a while. The floors, fireplace and trims are super fresh. There is also a pretty interesting back yard. And it’s Friday – so enjoy! Asking price was $849,000 for this 5 bed/2 bath. How much value do you think the “extra-width” adds?

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