501 I Street, SW
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the site long in limbo, 501 I St SW, is finally seeing signs of activity. I noticed some heavy machinery, upturned soil, and a work crew there this week. (more…)
SW Waterfront
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a shooting in Southwest.
On Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 4:59 p.m., First District officers responded to the 200 block of N Street, Southwest, for the sounds of gunshots. (more…)
620 Maine Ave, SW
Thanks to Sydney for sending the Urban Roast signage going up at the Wharf. (more…)
Thanks to Emma for sending on Saturday:
“For the parking lot next to Audi Field for today’s game. That’s a lot of money to pay, even for Messi! I never saw this lot above $100 last year
The C55 bus is still running & bike valet is still free tho!”
Where and what’s the highest parking lot price you’ve ever seen?
“Dear PoPville,
Spotted a beached Jessie’s boat over in Buzzard Point, between the concrete plant and helipad. What a strange sight! I wonder what it’s doing there?
Went over to the fish market to see if something was missing but all the 4 usual boats were accounted for!” (more…)
675 WHARF Street, SW
“JINYA’s Wharf Grand Opening is on 8/20. There will be a live DJ, ribbon cutting at 11 AM, and the first 100 guests will receive a voucher for free ramen to use on their next visit.”
From a press release:
“Real ramen culture is making waves in the nation’s capital as JINYA Ramen Bar prepares to open its newest location in The Wharf. Located at 675 Wharf St. SW, near 7th Street Park, the Wharf Fountain and the Wharf Marina, the new restaurant will feature a spacious patio for waterfront dining. It marks JINYA’s eighth location in the Washington, D.C., area and the 76th location systemwide. (more…)
10 I Street, SW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what they’re doing to the once cap skyline hotel? they’ve started putting construction netting up and have the entire building fenced off.” (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending: “spotted yesterday afternoon in Southwest DC” (more…)
Following on the heels of the Streets Market coming to the former Metro Market space on P Street comes news of another Streets Market location coming to 1442 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. (more…)
From MPD:
“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Southwest.
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the Southwest Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)