Neighborhoods

MPD seeks suspect in daytime shooting Sunday, March 1st in Columbia Heights.

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a shooting in Columbia Heights.

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 3:26 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras in the area and can be seen in the pictures and video below: (more…)

Curiosities continue at the Hotel Harrington (Sold to the The Georgetown Company in February)

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and E Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

This continues to fascinate: When out for lunch and again, I saw a couple leave the Hotel Harrington and lock the lobby door behind them. They were perhaps in their 30s, dressed casually. Maybe they’re the caretakers? Hopefully, not in the sense of the Overlook Hotel.”

When we last posted a commenter shared: (more…)

“Popular Gym Closing.”

By Prince Of Petworth


5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Crunch Fitness (near Rodman’s) closing April 15th!

“Dear PoPville,

I just received a notice that Crunch Chevy Chase is closing next month. This building used to be the KB Cinema theatre, then a furniture store before morphing into Crunch.” (more…)

Mayor Bowser shares some new renderings (and a cool detail) of the RFK Plaza and Stadium. Also, “Invites Residents to Help Develop Master Plan for the RFK Campus at Upcoming Community Engagement Events”

By Prince Of Petworth

The Mayor writes:

“Exciting new details about activating the RFK campus.

Birds-eye view:
•⁠ 65,000 person, roofed stadium
•⁠ Festival plaza immediately to the west
•⁠ Stadium will unlock surrounding campus, including housing, restaurants, parks, open space, neighborhood amenities, & more” (more…)

Tough Times on the D94: “They had to call an ambulance for him 4 stops later.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday (Monday) on a crowded D94 bus, everyone coming home early to get out of the way of the storm (Monday) -we get to a stop in front of Georgetown Hospital just as the rain is pouring. CRAZY ass guy wearing a hospital gown and no shoes or pants crossing the street IN THE RAIN and traffic to the bus stop, gets ON and then once he sits down starts pulling off his various IV patches and other things, then his gown.. (more…)

Your Chance to Try Out “9 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants” coming to town before they open.

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Albert Ting

Speaking of Itiyah and eight others…

From a press release:

“New Kitchens On The Block returns to Mess Hall on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The twelfth edition of long-running food festival offers a onetime-only opportunity to savor signature dishes and drinks from 9 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants by the city’s buzziest, award-winningest chefs – before they open. For two hours, guests have the unique chance to meet the talent behind these forthcoming hot spots, get the behind-the-scenes lowdown on their latest ventures, and take a few selfies with them.

NKOTB 12’s participants are: (more…)

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