13th and Clifton Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Inquiry about the Cardozo high school track. I spent the entire front end of the pandemic working out there during the week and grew to love it. They closed at the end of 2020 and eventually put up a sign that said they’d be back in February. I go weekly and the sign is still there and gates locked. Any ideas?”


“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if anyone knows more of what happened with the police stand-off in the housing complex on Park and Hiatt NW on Monday? I live on Park and wasn’t allowed to leave my building from about 3pm on. I walked past the building today and the damage is pretty apparent…”

In response to an email inquiry MPD tells me: “The incident was resolved early Tuesday morning with the suspect in custody. No injuries were reported.” (more…)



3115 14th Street, NW at Kenyon in the day

Thanks to all who messaged: “Punjabi By Nature (restaurant chain from Chantilly) coming to the spot on 14th and Kenyon where The Heights used to be”

Check out their menu here.

Punjabi by Nature’s website says:

“rue to our name, Punjabi By Nature creates wonderful and authentic Indian cuisine, bringing the best food from India’s capital (Dehli) to the heart of Virginia in Chantilly. Punjabi By Nature offers a sophisticated dining experience suited to the refined palate, especially for those that seek to try something beyond the ordinary. (more…)


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