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Police Investigating Shooting Homicide in Shaw

Published June 9, 2026 at 11:45AM

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.

On Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at approximately 2:17 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1300 block of 6th Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the incident and transported the adult male victim in critical condition to a local hospital. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. (more…)

Council Chairman “Mendelson Statement on Proposed FY2027 Budget Recommendations”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2026 at 11:15AM

From the office of Chairman Phil Mendelson:

“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement regarding the District’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget proposal.

“The Mayor handed the Council a budget with hundreds of millions of dollars of cuts in critical programs like the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, the Childcare Subsidy Program, Universal Paid Leave, Access to Justice and domestic violence programs,” Mendelson said. “The budget I am proposing restores all these programs. A vast majority of the money I am using for these restorations comes from tax revenues the CFO withheld from the Mayor’s budget formulation, as well as a small reduction in the fiscal stabilization reserve fund.”

“This isn’t the first time the Council has drawn from reserves for budgets,” Mendelson said. “The city’s goal is to have 60-days spending in reserve. Right now, we have over 60 days’ reserves. With this budget, we’ll have 62 days.”

The Chairman’s recommendations include increasing our supports for public EDUCATION by: (more…)

WHAT The Helen of Troy Were These Lights Last Night?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2026 at 10:25AM

“Dear PoPville,

What in the dickens are these lights that appeared over downtown tonight (around 9:30pm Monday)? Beginning of Alien Invasion? This was looking south toward the White House from Dupont Circle so really not a mystery. It’s the dirty aura. They did eventually settle down.”

Whoa. Anyone else see them? Anyone know the deal for real?

Big News on the Weather Front!! Capital Weather Gang Departs from The Washington Post After 18 Years, Now, Again, Independently Publishing as Capital Weather

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2026 at 9:45AM

From an email:

“After more than 18 years at The Washington Post, Capital Weather will formally announce its return to independence – and the official launch of its website capitalweather.com, newsletter, and mobile app – on Tuesday June 9.

Capital Weather began as a local weather blog in 2004, before partnering with The Washington Post and becoming the Capital Weather Gang in 2008. Led by a team of meteorologists, journalists, and communicators, Capital Weather is one of the nation’s largest regional weather communities.

The new independent platforms feature: (more…)

Llamas’ Corner Coffee Bar Opens on Barracks Row!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2026 at 9:15AM

705 8th Street, SE from our archives

“Llamas’ Corner

Organic COFFEE. MADE FOR COMMUNITY.

Organic specialty coffee, handcrafted boba, and fresh bites served in the heart of Bolton Hill (Baltimore, MD) and now Barrack Rows (Washington, DC).

Coffee shop
Not a Fast food restaurant
Roasting Organic,Fair-traded,Single-Origin coffee

Barracks Row🦙MF 7am-8pm, SS 8am-6pm🦙” (more…)

#Barracks Row

Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Fox!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2026 at 9:00AM

Thanks to Chris for sending: “This little guy hangs out between the DC Water project and the Lincoln Memorial. He does not seem bothered by the activity…”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

#Hawks around Town

South Block Signage Up and Painted in Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2026 at 8:25AM

4523 Wisconsin Ave, NW

The Robeks to South Block conversion has made great strides. (more…)

#juice

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2026 at 6:25AM

photo by Victoria Pickering

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