Thanks to Mindy for sending on Friday: “This pink ant just appeared this morning. Does anyone have any explanation/ideas? I shall use it as a landmark, “make a left at the hot pink ant”.”



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From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Friday, August 28, 2020, in the 200 block of 11th Street, Northeast.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 1:29 am, First District officers responded to a crash involving a motorized scooter and a pickup truck at the intersection of 11th Street and Constitution Avenue, Northeast. The on-scene investigation revealed the scooter operator was traveling westbound on Constitution Avenue, Northeast and a Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling the wrong direction on 11th Street, Northeast, which is one-way southbound. (more…)



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From MPD:

“First District Patrol units have arrested a male subject in regards to a Bicycle Theft case in the 700 Block G Street SE.

A complainant reported her bike stolen on Saturday, August 22th. On the following Sunday morning, the complainant encountered a male subject riding the stolen bike and waived down a passing patrol unit. When police attempted to contact the subject, he immediately fled. (more…)



212 7th Street, SE

“Dear PoPville,

Hoping the community might know the official status of Acqua al 2 in Eastern Market? They had been selling grocery items earlier in the pandemic and then updated their website and posted on social media that they would be temporarily closing in late June to prepare for indoor dining in July. However, their phone line is currently not in service and friends have mentioned it looks very closed and empty from the outside. Does anyone know what’s going on? I know their sister restaurants Ghibellina and Sotto closed.”

On June 25th Acqua Al 2 posted to their Facebook:

“Acqua al 2 family, friends and neighbors: (more…)



501 East Capitol Street, SE via Jimmy T’s

The good word from Jimmy T’s Place (cash only) this morning:

“Hey all! Trying something new. Come join us for dinner tonight from 5:30 – 8:30. Limited menu with a Meatloaf dinner special while supplies last! Get it while it’s hot!”

Ed. Note: On July 2nd they posted: “Hey all, we’re opening on a trial basis with a limited menu and reduced table space. Hours are Sat,Sun 8:00-3:00. Wed-Fri 6:30-3:00. Please bear with us as we navigate these difficult times!‬”


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