Palisades - PoPville

“help finding owner of a black Mercedes SUV parked Wednesday night on MacArthur Blvd”

Published October 3, 2025 at 1:30PM

“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.

Shooting in the Palisades earlier today: “MPD Investigating Sherier Place Officer-Involved Shooting”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 16, 2025 at 3:05PM | Updated September 16, 2025 at 4:44PM

via google maps

From MPD at 12:36pm:

“Alert: Shooting investigation in the 5100 block of Sherrier Place, NW. Avoid the area. (more…)

NPS Leasing Cool Historic Schoolhouse on MacArthur Boulevard!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 17, 2025 at 2:40PM

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…)

“Kotobuki ‘Temporarily Closed’ 😢 Anybody know the scoop?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2025 at 3:30PM

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…)

#Japanese

JUST IN: The Fox at the Palisades has closed.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2025 at 12:00PM

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…)

#closing

Black Coffee pop-up now open at BlackSalt Restaurant & Market!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 25, 2025 at 8:25AM

4883 MacArthur Blvd, NW

Thanks to Noa for passing on from BlackSalt:

“We’re excited to bring you all Black Coffee pop-up at BlackSalt Restaurant & Market! We’ll be offering Lost Sock Roasters Drip Coffee & Espresso. As well as our fantastic pastries and a limited (but delicious) menu. Our hours will be Monday-Sunday from 8-11am.”