From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the establishment of two Juvenile Curfew Zones.
The Juvenile Curfew Second 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…)
“Dear PoPville,
This morning at 8:20, 10 uniformed national guard troops and 3 uniformed MPD spent 25 minutes harassing teenagers waiting for the school bus. This is on 20th and O Street, NW
Half the kids eventually seemed to leave to find a different bus stop and the police and the National Guard followed them.”
200 H Street, NW
Thanks to JR for sharing with us:
“New playground rising at Cobb Park near NJ and Mass”
From DGS:
“Project Description: (more…)
From MPD:
“The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 took effect on July 7, 2025. An 11:00 p.m. curfew is now in effect citywide every night for all persons age 17 and under though August 31, 2025.
What does the law say?
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 states that persons age 17 or younger cannot remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the District of Columbia during curfew hours, unless they are involved in certain exempted activities.
The law gives the Chief of Police the authority to establish Extended Juvenile Curfew Zones and allows the Mayor of the District of Columbia to authorize an Emergency Juvenile Curfew.
What are the curfew hours?
Now through August 31, 2025 : (more…)
Scotty and James
“Dear PoPville,
On May 8th, Longfellow St neighbors in 16th Street Heights became proud parents, in side-by-side hospital rooms!, both welcoming baby boys Scotty and James at Sibley Hospital. These “Long-Fellas” are already neighbors, birthday buddies, and future partners in mischief!” (more…)
photo by Marine Pradel
From a press release:
“On Wednesday, March 19 dozens of students, parents, and teachers took over the steps at Tubman Elementary to rally to save the school from a devastating $1.2 million budget cut – the largest cut any DCPS school is facing. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Takoma Rec Center kiddie pool was open today (Saturday)! It was a little too chilly to stay in for long, but fun nonetheless. Will probably be great when it’s 100º outside. (more…)
photo by LaTur
“Dear PoPville,
Are you caregiving for a very little person while yearning for some camaraderie and culture? Great! Here’s the gist – we explore a different DC museum each week whilst toting our tots around. Then maybe grab some coffee or lunch. My little one is seven months old, and I can’t wait to get to know this part of DC with him. We will (more…)
photo by psinderbrand
I’m just the messenger. Ed. Note: Thank freaking God.
From the Mayor’s Office: (more…)
photo by Anna Nelson
From DCPS:
“DCPS is CLOSED on Tuesday, January 7, due to inclement weather. All programming at DCPS schools is canceled, and our buildings will be closed. Please stay safe.
Thank you.”