Scotty and James

“Dear PoPville,

On May 8th, Longfellow St neighbors in 16th Street Heights became proud parents, in side-by-side hospital rooms!, both welcoming baby boys Scotty and James at Sibley Hospital. These “Long-Fellas” are already neighbors, birthday buddies, and future partners in mischief!” (more…)



3118 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been meaning to reach out about the unique acts of kindness l regularly see from the Doubles staff. Doubles is an important community hub, and many of us rely on it as a place to work and socialize. Many others rely on it as a place for basic needs like restroom use, a place to get free pastries and water, a phone to use, or a place to warm up or cool down.

I can’t think of many businesses that even let non-paying customers use their restrooms, and the Doubles baristas are often called upon to do much more. I have regularly seen this staff step up and do everything from de-escalation, to giving of their own resources to help out an unhoused community member, to administering narcan in an emergency. All while running a very good and very busy coffee shop that often has many as 100 seated customers alone. (more…)



via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces two arrests in an armed carjacking that occurred in the Navy Yard area.

On Friday, May 9, 2025, at approximately 12:08 p.m., the suspects approached the victim, who was exiting their car, in the 1200 block of 4th Street, Southeast. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s car keys. After obtaining the victim’s keys, the suspects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. (more…)



1818 7th Street, NW rendering courtesy Quadrangle Development Corporation and Capstone Development

From a press release:

“Quadrangle Development Corporation and Capstone Development announced today that SWEAT DC, a dynamic fitness studio known for its high-energy group workouts and community-driven atmosphere, will open its fourth Washington, D.C. location at The Langston in Shaw. The studio will occupy 3,173 square feet of The Langston’s 13,835-square-foot ground-floor retail space, bringing its signature group training experience to residents and the broader Shaw community. (more…)



555 13th Street, NW at F Street photos by Noa

This space was previously home to a Paul which abruptly closed back in 2022.

From Compass Coffee:

“Compass Coffee is proud to announce the opening of its 25th cafe, located at 555 13th Street NW, in the heart of downtown DC. Just steps from the Metro Center metro entrance, the new cafe brings Real Good Coffee to one of the busiest, most iconic corners of the city. (more…)


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