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MPD seeks suspect in daytime shooting Sunday, March 1st in Columbia Heights.

Published March 18, 2026 at 1:15PM

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…)

Meanwhile at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – Petition: “Restore the Lawn Without Closing the Community.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 17, 2026 at 11:15AM

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…)

#Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

Ulivo Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Grand Opening Tomorrow (Thurs.) in Park View/Pleasant Plains/Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 25, 2026 at 3:45PM

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…)

MPD Update on Columbia Heights Shooting Homicide Friday Afternoon – 22-year-old killed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 17, 2026 at 1:45PM

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…)

Shooting at 14th and Euclid Street, NW Friday Afternoon

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 14, 2026 at 9:13AM

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…)

“Suspect in Custody in 16th Street Homicide” – Mount Pleasant/Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 12, 2026 at 11:15AM

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…)

“Anyone recognize this Jeep?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 11, 2026 at 2:35PM | Updated February 12, 2026 at 8:12AM

“Dear PoPville,

My car was hit by the driver of a white jeep a little after three AM Saturday morning, hit and run. (more…)

Good People Alert – Beth in Columbia Heights!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 5, 2026 at 9:35AM

“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…)

#good people

Good People Alert! “Thank you to the stranger that helped my husband dig out our car”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 4, 2026 at 10:00AM

“Pablo in Columbia Heights”

“Dear PoPville,

A random act of kindness happened yesterday! My husband finally decided it was the day to dig our car out (I know we are slow, but we had nowhere to go) . While he was at it, a stranger showed up and helped him with a much better tool. He had his dog with him and mentioned he was going around helping people. (more…)

“DDOT to Host 11th Street NW Bike Project Safety Project Meetings” – “one of DC’s most heavily used bicycle corridors”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 4, 2026 at 9:15AM

hero from the PoPville archives

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to attend public meetings for the 11th Street NW Multimodal Safety Project from L Street NW to Monroe Street NW. This project updates the existing bike lane and improves safety for all road users for one of DC’s most heavily used bicycle corridors. (more…)

#PSA