via DC Fire and EMS
The owner tells me that “DC Fire thinks it was struck by lightning. I loved that car. I am truly heartbroken.” It was a BMW/MINI 2005/2006.
Props to DC Fire and EMS for their quick work, as always.
DC Fire and EMS reported Monday around 5:30pm: “5100 Block of Fulton Street NW
Automobile fully engulfed.
Extinguished quickly.
Vehicle was unoccupied. No injuries.”
Post carbque and video of it engulfed: (more…)
4828 Macarthur Boulevard, NW
Momo’s Cafe closed here back on October 31st 2025. Now we know who’s taking over the space – N.H. 48 Indian Kitchen: (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
Adam writes: “Sign on the fence of the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant at the access path to the Capital Crescent Trail, Palisades, Washington, DC
“To a Fellow Dog Walker
The sign above was first posted in April 2025. In recent weeks, the green poop bag dropper left more bags (including the one hung here) in the middle of the forest paths. Please stop littering these woods with your plastic wraps. Thank you.
A Palisades Neighbor”
Original note: (more…)
Thanks to Kristen for sending: (more…)
4828 MacArthur Blvd NW via Momo’s Cafe
“Momo’s Café
Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken, bentos, boba & more, open daily for dine-in, takeout + delivery”
Sad news out of the Palisades: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
I would appreciate help finding owner of a black Mercedes SUV parked Wednesday night on MacArthur Blvd near Cathedral. I hit your car attempting to get out of a tight spot and had to leave immediately. I had Claudio’s Table check with diners there but none was owner. If you are, please contact me through PoPville.”
Please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.
via google maps
From MPD at 12:36pm:
“Alert: Shooting investigation in the 5100 block of Sherrier Place, NW. Avoid the area. (more…)
photo Credit: NPS / Autumn Cook
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term competitive lease opportunity for the Conduit Road Schoolhouse, a late 1800s one-room schoolhouse, located at 4954 MacArthur Boulevard NW in Rock Creek Park.
The NPS seeks business proposals addressing how offerors would: (more…)
4822 MacArthur Blvd, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We tried to dine at our favorite sushi place tonight only to see a “Temporarily Closed” sign on the door without any explanation. It would be fairly astonishing if they’re actually out of business (barring lease renewal issues) as they’re usually filled to the rafters. Anybody know the scoop? (more…)
5108 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Thanks to Catherine for sharing the sad news about The Fox at the Palisades, which only opened here in October 2024.
The Fox at the Palisades writes:
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce The Fox at The Palisades is closing as of June 2, 2025. It has been an incredible time, (more…)