From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Monday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 6:56 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 1200 block of 12th Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. (more…)
1025 F Street, NW
Thanks to DB for sharing with us: “yay!!! Barnes & Noble opening on F St NW in Fall 2025!
Just spotted new signage today” (more…)
Thanks to the guy on Mintwood Place for sending the update from the 15th Street Bike Lane, which sent a reader to the ER yesterday.
Yesterday’s victim notes: (more…)
From the Office of DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“This is a manufactured intrusion on local authority. Violent crime in the District is at the lowest rates we’ve seen in 30 years. Federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department is unwarranted because there is no Federal emergency. Further, the National Guard has no public safety training or knowledge of local laws. The Guard’s role does not include investigating or solving crimes in the District. Calling out the National Guard is an unnecessary deployment with no real mission. (more…)
From a press release:
“Argentina’s acclaimed cocktail bar Florería Atlántico and its sister restaurant Brasero Atlántico have officially arrived in Washington, D.C., marking their U.S. debut in the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Guests can now experience the award-winning storytelling, world-class cocktails, and rustic open-fire cuisine that have captivated diners and drinkers in Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Bahrain.
WHEN: Opening late August/Early September (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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From MPD:
“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Navy Yard.
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending from Rome:
“The Pantheon in Rome! Or as my teenager succinctly stated: “We saw a thing.”
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Photo by Chris Williams
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“Dear PoPville,
We chatted (Wednesday the 6th around 6pm.t) at the bar at Kelly’s Irish Times for about ten minutes before I had to run and catch a train. (more…)
