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By Jeff Zeeman, on July 29th, 2010
NCHCA has a busy late August and September ahead. Look for our table at Columbia Heights Day on August 28th, then attend our first fall meeting on Wednesday, September 1st at 7:00. Regular monthly clean-ups are resuming beginning Saturday, September 4th at 10:30. More details on all three events are forthcoming. Among other things, . . . → Read More: One Month Until Columbia Heights Day!
By Jeff Zeeman, on July 21st, 2010
This week, 826DC begins the build-out of its new community writing center and retail storefront at Park Triangle:
Construction is expected to begin this week on a new writing center for 826DC, the local affiliate of a national youth writing program founded by author Dave Eggers. Up until now, the non-profit has visited area . . . → Read More: 826DC Construction at Park Triangle
By Jeff Zeeman, on July 14th, 2010
Wednesday, June 21st at 10:45 a.m., Mayor Fenty will be on hand for the groundbreaking of the facade improvement effort for the stretch of businesses on Park Road between 14th and 15th. This should dramatically enhance the aesthetic and commercial appeal of that block.
By Jeff Zeeman, on July 9th, 2010
We are writing to update you on the progress of transforming the North Columbia Heights Green (NCHG).
Great news: The general contract work is about to begin! This will start with the fence and bollards, then the parking area. This phase of work will finish next month.
As soon as the fence is up, . . . → Read More: July North Columbia Heights Green Update
By Richard Dubeshter, on July 3rd, 2010
A bit of Fabulosity comes to Columbia Heights. Chief David Schumaker is right on with his hip and progressive menu. The place felt like it was around a while, not just opened.
Bravo
By Jeff Zeeman, on June 28th, 2010
For those new to the neighborhood, this paper presents a nice overview of the history of the central Columbia Heights commercial corridor, including photographs. Feel free to share suggestions for other good resources concerning Columbia Heights history.
By Jeff Zeeman, on June 21st, 2010
Check out this invite for a garden fiesta on Wednesday night … (need to click through to post to see the invite image). Here is a note from the organizer: I saw on an email about the North Columbia Heights Greenspace that there is a blog also about North Columbia Heights and . . . → Read More: City Blossom Event June 24th
By Jeff Zeeman, on June 10th, 2010
From Washington Parks and People:
After months of preparation with the assistance of our engineers, the Site Plan and Stormwater Management Plans for NCHG that were submitted to the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) for review have been approved! We are truly excited about this news as this truly pushes us forward toward . . . → Read More: North Columbia Heights Green Update
By Jeff Zeeman, on June 8th, 2010
Hi folks, please explore the new and vastly-improved NCHCA Homepage. Thanks to Jason Fox for all of his hard work setting this page up. You will find here information about this organization and minutes of (most — some info still-to-come) past meetings, links to a wide variety of community organizations, projects, and businesses, as . . . → Read More: Welcome to the new North Columbia Heights Civic Association Homepage!
By Jason Fox, on June 5th, 2010
Meet us by the Columbia Heights Coffee Shop and help with our monthly clean up!
Saturday, June 5 10:30AM – 12:00PM 3416 11th St. NW (between N Monroe St & N Park Rd)
We have a limited amount of gloves and tools, please bring your own if you have them.
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