Ed. Note: Yesterday we learned that MPD had arrested a 14 and a 13 year old suspects for robbery on the MBT on Thursday April 24th.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of three juveniles in connection to multiple robbery offenses in Northeast.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Fifth District officers responded for a report of a group of juveniles snatching headphones from victims on the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Officers canvassed the area and with the assistance of MPD’s Helicopter, Falcon One, multiple suspects were located and placed under arrest. Stolen property was recovered.

The suspects were connected to the following four offenses: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Sending in a question regarding this abandoned luncheonette in the Union Market parking lot (Hall and Oates album reference intended). It’s been here for as long as I can remember and I’m curious what it was or if there are any plans to repurpose it?

Sincerely,

A Union Market resident and Hall and Oates super fan”

I’m guessing, well, anyone hear anything?

Oh if I told you (more…)



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