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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect linked to multiple offenses in Northwest.

On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:56 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest, for the report of gunfire. Witnesses reported seeing an individual exit a vehicle, fire a gun, and flee the scene. Officers recovered spent shell casings, and a lookout for the suspect and vehicle was broadcast to the Third District (CCN: 25023434).

The Third District Crime Suppression Team canvassed the area and located a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle, which was determined to be stolen. The suspect fled from the vehicle, (more…)



3345 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Analya for sending the great news about Fraiche at Tívoli: “I was happy to notice a new restaurant coming to the old Creole space on 14th street.”

Fraiche’s website says:

Fraiche (French for Fresh) is a fresh take on culinary fusion with inspiration from multiple cultures (including French, Cajun/Southern American, and Caribbean). This is also a fresh take on the historic architecture of the venue, which was once a theater. Fraiche is designed to be a non-pretentious culinary destination with a nod to upscale dining without the stuffiness. The menu is constructed in a way that takes approachable and recognizable food and elevates it, with no flavor left behind! (more…)



1400 Irving Street, NW opened here back in 2011.

“Dear PoPville,

Do you have any updates on Lou’s in Columbia Heights??

It was completely closed on Saturday afternoon, right before the NFL games were about to start.

I’ve heard from other friends they’ve been closed a lot recently (or perhaps closed permanently?)

It’s one of my favorite bars in the area so hoping it’s only temporary.”

Another reader writes: (more…)


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