
355 Water Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone know when the splash pad at Navy Yard will reopen? Summer is asking.” (more…)

355 Water Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone know when the splash pad at Navy Yard will reopen? Summer is asking.” (more…)

From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of three suspects involved in an assault that occurred at the Chipotle in Navy Yard.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8:41 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) received a call for a large fight inside of the Chipotle in the 1200 block of First Street, SE. MPD members were already deployed in the area to monitor a large group and arrived on scene within one minute of the call. The officers were advised that the individuals involved in the fight had already fled the location. Witnesses reported one group of juveniles were inside of the establishment when another group entered, and a fight broke out immediately. Both groups fled prior to the officer’s arrival. No injuries were reported.
On June 10, 2026, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order, a 15-year-old male, (more…)

1345 Yard Place, SE
Thanks to Eric for sending from the new Urby building in Navy Yard: (more…)

949 1st Street, SE – Half and Eye Street, SE
Thanks to Sydney for sending: “Looks like Tous Les Jours getting ready to open right across from the CVS on eye st and half street SW 👀”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
ICYMI: TOUS les JOURS, “French Asian Bakery”, opened in Union Market last month.
They also have a location inside Luna Hall in Chinatown: (more…)

photo by flipsh0t
All the info on the Catahoula action in Navy Yard:
“Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails will officially celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, May 14, bringing the spirit, flavor, and energy of Louisiana to DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood. Located at 79 Potomac Ave SE, Catahoula offers guests three distinct ways to experience the concept through its main dining room French Brasserie, Wine Terrace, and Boil Garden. (more…)

301 Water Street, SE
Osteria Morini’s Matt Adler shares this morning: “Gunshots in the The Yards broke a couple of windows at Osteria Morini last night. Everyone’s ok, it happened overnight. But still very very scary.”
Updates if when more is learned/released.
Check out their menus here and go get some! (more…)

Captain Tim
“DC’s only waterfront tackle shop at The Yards Marina. Local gear, live bait, cold beer, and real Potomac fishing advice—by FishThePotomac.”
“Grand Opening!
May 9th at 12pm
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the DC Tackle Shop — DC’s only waterfront tackle shop, right here at The Yards Marina!
🎣 Shop rods, reels, tackle & live bait
🍺 Enjoy a curated selection of beer & wine
🌊 Take in unbeatable waterfront views
🎉 Meet the FishThePotomac crew & connect with the local fishing community
🔥 Opening Day Highlights 🔥
🎁 Giveaways all day (gear, merch & more)
🏆 Contests with prizes for anglers and fans alike
🎤 Special guests from the local fishing scene
💥 Exclusive grand opening deals you won’t want to miss”
DC Tackle Shop shares this morning: (more…)

Thanks to Elaine for sending:
“I was walking around Navy Yard with my family and saw the new restaurant in the recently closed All Purpose Pizzeria.
The new restaurant is Brasserie Catahoula (Louisiana Cuisine)!”
ICYMI: Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails coming to Navy Yard! (more…)

Update from MPD:
“MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation involving a subject who walked on top of the Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge. MPD’s negotiators are on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.”
Thanks to Jennifer for sharing with us from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge:
“Person on top of the bridge between navy yard and anacostia – big police presence” (more…)

“Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails
A New Orleans–inspired dining experience landing at the Capitol riverfront in DC. (more…)