“Dear PoPville,
The 55 year old man that was killed several days ago from the hit and run in DC just had family create a go fund me. He worked in my apartment building and the building just shared with us. He was such a kind and warm person.”
The GoFundMe says:
“Hey, I’m so sorry. Death is so unexpected, but my dad deserves to be sent off beautifully. Please help us with Don’el Phillips. (more…)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr shared Sunday:
“Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek.”
From NPS:
“Stay safe while enjoying Rock Creek Park! Swimming and wading are not allowed due to high bacteria levels.
Stay out of the water to protect streambanks, plants and animals and keep you and your family (including pets!) safe from illness.
Rock Creek has high levels of bacteria and other infectious pathogens that make swimming, wading, and other contact with the water a hazard to human (and pet) health. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I have wondered for years – Why do we have so many manholes in DC?? Please take a look at this street view with an egregious example – six in one intersection, (more…)
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured two women early Sunday in Northwest.
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 3:25 a.m., First District officers responded to report of a shooting in the 600 block of H Street, Northwest. Officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting, but no shooting victims. A short time later, two adult females arrived at an area hospital suffering gunshot wounds sustained in this incident. Both women were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
A person of interest was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The photos don’t do it justice. They were trying to enter a gated garage at city center. Backed traffic up trying to enter then tried to get the car to turn around just before the gate to get out. It was trying to turn around where there is no turnaround! Everyone had to back up. Lots of confusion. (more…)
“Bryce Park (Wisconsin & Mass Ave NW)”
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone else noticed a definite absence of landscape maintenance in public spaces around town?” (more…)
via google maps
From the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration:
“On May 5, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of Bouquet Labs DC located at 1110 Okie Street NE, Washington DC.
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board issued the Closure Orders in response to the business presenting an imminent danger to public health and safety.
Violations included: (more…)
4513 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to a Starbucks
More progress at 2D Noodles opening up in Tenleytown soon.
Now hiring: (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
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1346 T Street, NW
From Compass Rose shares the news on IG:
“Compass Rose as you’ve known it for 11 years is going to close on T street at the end of this month. June 1 will be its last day of service. It’s been a hell of a ride but it’s time for Compass, the nomad that she is, to move West. Compass Rose will take a little summer vacation with plans to open back up in a few months in the space, but as something very different that we hope still serves our neighborhood well. The version of Compass as you know her, low lights and loud music, will end at the end of this month ❤️ (more…)