“Dear PoPville,
The city is running generators to power floodlights during the day in Navy Yard. What is the point? What agency is burning cash on this idiocy? There are seven of them around “The Yards” – all running.”
Neighborhoods
via MPD
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking a suspect in a Leaving After Colliding offense that occurred in Northwest.
On Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the suspect was operating a bicycle and struck a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. The suspect then fled without stopping to make his identity known. Officers located the adult female pedestrian unconscious but breathing. (more…)
1326 Park Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We went to El Rinconcito 2 on Friday and it was packed. The family who owns it was overjoyed and wrote a lovely message in thanks:
“We are very grateful and want everyone to know that we have seen a lot of love from our neighbors this week. Thank you so much.” (more…)
Ed. Note: Think that name will be allowed to stay?
The liquor license application for Commanders Bar and Lounge says: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Check out a new effort by neighbors in Columbia Heights to support local businesses that have been impacted by the federal takeover. Every Tuesday for the remainder of September and October, we’re celebrating #HeightsNight and asking folks to shop and eat local to support their community businesses. (more…)
Thanks to Gordon Chaffin for sharing:
“I work outside around the city, and it’s been inspiring to see more and more homes fly the D.C. flag, and/or yard signs for Statehood, Free D.C., or the anti-tyranny stuff that Flags for Good makes.
I was stopped in my tracks by the 1700 block of Bay St SE. Nearly every house was flying the D.C. flag. The weather last night was great, the sunset was gorgeous on Hill East, and the show of defiant pride was moving.“
“Mulberry Lane (300 Tingey Street, SE)
A play café & co-working space bringing balanced family fun to Del Ray, Alexandria and Washington, D.C.”
“The streets have been buzzing ✨ and the wait is finally over… Mulberry Lane DC opens its doors October 1st! 🐝 💛 We’re bringing our cafe magic to Navy Yard, along side our friends @goldfinchsocial 💻 @theroostdc and @carusosgrocery 🧑🍳 In case you haven’t heard 📢 we are a play cafe where adults can sip lattes and work (or sip cocktails from @showofhandsdc and relax!) while the little ones explore our space. (more…)
3419 Connecticut Ave, NW
Highlands Tavern coming to the left and MOGA Doner House coming to the right – The Mr. Chen’s space should be next… What do you think would work well there? What would you love to see there?
Stay tuned all around.