From Metro Transit Police: “At approximately 11:45 a.m., MTPD and MPD responded to a shooting aboard a Green Line train at Navy Yard Station. Unfortunately, despite lifesaving measures, the adult male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Follow @Metrorailinfo for service information.”

From Alert DC: “Metro Transit reports due to the police investigation at the Navy Yard Metro Station, shuttles are available at M Street and New Jersey Avenue, SE”

“Metro Transit reports the police activity has concluded and the Navy Yard Metro Station is open for normal operations.”

From MPD: (more…)



“Phase II from M St SE between 1st and New Jersey Ave all the way down to the waterfront!” Renderings courtesy Brookfield Properties

From a press release:

“Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, today announced a collection of new retail concepts coming to The Yards. The new offerings joining The Yards’ Phase II will include Sea Suite Cruises which is coming to The Yards Marina, and Foxtrot, Maman, Playa Bowls and Jungle & Loom, which will be situated along N St SE and the neighborhood’s pedestrian-only street, Yards Place, that connects the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro Station directly with the Anacostia River waterfront and Nationals Park.

“We’re excited to welcome Foxtrot, Maman, Playa Bowls, Jungle & Loom and Sea Suite Cruises to our growing community at The Yards,” said Bobby Swennes, Executive Vice President and Head of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Region for Brookfield Properties. “One of the elements that makes The Yards neighborhood so special is its thoughtfully curated retailers, and we’re looking forward to offering our residents, office workers and visitors so many new places to try out and enjoy.”

The following new retailers will bring unique dining and service experiences to the neighborhood: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Do you know what happened outside of The Guild apartments (Sunday night) in Navy Yard? I heard this super loud boom that I looked outside to see if it was a gunshot. Ten minutes later a bunch of cops and an ambulance arrives (around 10:30 pm). Turns out it was the sound of someone falling out their window (more…)



courtesy Washington Nationals

From the Nationals:

“2019 World Series champion Gerardo Parra, who endeared himself to Nationals fans and baseball lovers across the globe with his “Baby Shark” walk-up music, will kick off 2023 Opening Day celebrations on Thursday, March 30, by leading the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales on a parade around Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood. (more…)



2 I Street, SE previously home to ABC Pony via IG

Thanks to N. for passing on the email announcement:

“Meet ANY DAY NOW- your new all day restaurant!

Hi Novel Residents!

We are beyond excited to join your home here at Novel South Capitol. We can’t wait to meet you all and serve your beautiful community. We are honored and ecstatic to grow into this community space and provide you all with a welcoming home-not so far away-from home. We wanted you all to be the first to know of our opening ahead of our announcement to the general public. As of today, our anticipated opening for our cafe is Monday April 17th, we will offer breakfast, coffee and a co-working space for you all from 7am – 4pm. To give our team time to work out final details we are anticipating rolling out our dinner service Saturday April 22nd. Construction and Design will start in the upcoming week so the café space will be closed off to the lobby until we are ready to reveal our new look.

A bit about us: (more…)


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