Neighborhoods

“MPD Makes U Street Robbery (5pm, Friday) Arrest”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a robbery that occurred in Northwest.

On Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 5:02 p.m., Third District officers were flagged down by an adult male victim in the 1000 block of U Street, Northwest, for a suspect who swung a knife at him. The investigation revealed that the suspect snatched the victim’s cell phone, leading to a struggle over the device. After the victim regained possession of his property, (more…)

“Davis Announces “Dimora Dupont” as Name of Landmark Office to Residential Conversion Project in Washington, D.C.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1200 18th Street, NW photo courtesy The Davis Companies

All the info on the planned 166 units of living space conversion, as well as more on Bistro Français coming to the ground floor, from a press release:

“Boston-based real estate investment, development, and management firm The Davis Companies (Davis) today announced the new name of its office-to-residential conversion development, Dimora Dupont (Dimora). Located in Dupont Circle at 1200 18th Street NW, the property is the latest office-to-residential conversion in the region and will pay homage to its history as the Ring Building through a maintained façade as it is repurposed as top-quality living space.

Derived from the Italian word for home, the name Dimora signifies heritage and intentionality, signaling a deliberate identity transformation. The building’s former office spaces will become a blend of residential, community, and retail spaces to welcome both new residents and existing community members as they engage with the area’s vibrant social scene. In its next chapter, Dimora will build on its history as a fixture in Dupont Circle to bring new energy to the neighborhood as it evolves as a destination for locals and visitors alike. (more…)

Readers Report a Shooting/Shots Fired in LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale Yesterday Afternoon (Tues.) Also, An Arrest was Made in the Shooting near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Yesterday was a terrible day with reported shootings/shots fired in Petworth and near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park (Ed. Note: An arrest has just been announced for that one, please see below for full release) – sadly there was also another. Readers reported to me last night:

“Shots fired at 2nd and W NW today at 1:53 too. Between Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park.”

and

“Shooting at 2nd & W Street (LeDroit Park / Bloomingdale) at 1:50pm today…sounded like 5 shots.

Also of concern, this is where an elementary school is supposed to open come the first day of school next month (Seaton Elementary).” (more…)

IHOP in Columbia heights has been CLOSED FOR DAYS. Calls Go Unanswered. Looking Like an End of an Era…

By Prince Of Petworth


3100 14th Street, NW at Irving opened here back in 2010

Ed. Note: Our phone calls to the restaurant went unanswered today. Today’s hours are listed at 6am-9pm.

“Dear PoPville,

Hearing that IHOP in Columbia heights might be closed. Owner of Sabeh across the street said it’s been days since they have been opened and customer have been coming to them instead. Didn’t see any official closed signage.”

My God I gasped when I read this. Truly. I supposed most don’t remember anymore but when we broke word of this IHOP coming to Columbia Heights, it was MASSIVE news. (more…)

Greatest Lawn Sign Ever. Hear, hear!!

By Prince Of Petworth

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I have questions. Oh yes, I do have questions.

Questions be damned – one need not know no more than “pizza is good”.

Pizza is good! This is FACT. This makes me so happy, I just can’t stop smiling.

Speaking of smiles here are a couple of sweet city ride scenes that brought me smiles on some recent walkabouts: (more…)

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