via google maps
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at the 3100 block of 16th st NW. No lookout.”
Updates if/when more is known.
Author: Prince Of Petworth
via DDOT
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that PARK(ing) Day 2023 will be Friday, September 15, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. DDOT is celebrating its 10th anniversary of participating in this popular event, which allows residents, businesses, and community organizations to temporarily convert on-street parking spaces into pop-up parks. (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending: “Not your typical drag car. A 90s Chevy Caprice wagon with a blower through the hood and drag tires. Also looks like the grille was switched out for an Impala SS grille.”
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Photo by Lindsey Robinett
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“Dear PoPville,
I had a moment with a really cute guy I met at Murphy’s Irish Pub in Old Town Alexandria on Saturday night. (I know, not in DC…) I was walking downstairs from the second floor of Murphy’s with a shot of Jameson in my hand that had been handed to me by a friend. My long dress was flying all over the place and he was being nice and making me laugh as I was trying to get down the stairs and you know….not flash the entire bar. (more…)
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2300 block of Washington Place, NE
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, September 11, 2023, in the 2300 block of Washington Place, Northeast.
At approximately 4:34 p.m., members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male and an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victims to local hospitals for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the juvenile male was pronounced dead. The adult male is in critical, but stable condition. (more…)
This rental is located at 912 Shepherd Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if anyone has a recommendation for where to get a mammogram in DC? I’ve been really disappointed with the breast center at one of the local university hospitals so I’m hoping someone has a good rec.”
“Dear PoPville,
Every time is rains, this light fills up with water and then sits like this: (more…)
From Southern Living:
“These days Texas-style barbecue can be found all over the South, but what makes 2fifty special is the personal spins that owners Fernando González and Debby Portillo add. In 2018, the couple moved from their native El Salvador to the D.C. suburb of Riverdale Park, Maryland, and started selling slow-smoked meats at the local farmers market. (more…)