“Dear PoPville,
A heads up for folks in Columbia Heights. I was walking home from the DC USA Target complex and there was a guy on Irving Street between 14th and 15th, (more…)
Columbia Heights
3107 14th Street, NW
Thanks to C. and M. for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening update in Columbia Heights. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a shooting in Columbia Heights.
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 3:26 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras in the area and can be seen in the pictures and video below: (more…)
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park photo by PoPville
Thanks to Mitchell for passing on the Change.org petition:
“The National Park Service plans to close the upper lawn at Malcolm X (Meridian Hill) Park from March through early September. This space is one of DC’s most important community gathering areas.
We support restoring the park—but closing the entire lawn for the entire warm season removes a vital public space. (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
On January 2nd we broke the news that “Capa Tosta changing to Ulivo (DC) in Park View / Pleasant Plains”.
Thanks to Chris for passing on the Ulivo opening flyer: (more…)
14th and Euclid Street, NW
Update: “MPD Investigating 14th Street Homicide
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged us the sad news.
From MPD:
“On Friday, February 13, 2026 at approximately 2:17 p.m. Third District officers responded to the intersection of 14th Street and Euclid Street, NW, for report of a shooting. One adult male was located, (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces that a suspect is in custody in connection with a homicide that occurred last week in Columbia Heights. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
My car was hit by the driver of a white jeep a little after three AM Saturday morning, hit and run. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I want to put on POSITIVE BLAST Beth with the short haircut and green scarf. She is a GREAT NEIGHBOR. Yesterday afternoon in Columbia Heights she shoveled the sidewalks on both sides of 3200 block 16th St NW. First she (more…)