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15-year-old arrested and charged in the Triple Shooting that occurred in Truxton Circle April 28th

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that left three victims injured in Northwest.

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 7:07 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 400 block of N Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported both men to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A third victim, a male child suffering from a gunshot wound, was transported by family members to an area hospital where they received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

On May 22, 2026, (more…)

Cantina Paraiso opened in the old Jinya space at the Parks at Walter Reed!

By Prince Of Petworth


1155 Dahlia Street, NW

“Celebrating Mexico’s joyful culture through food, music, and warm service in The Parks at Walter Reed”

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to send along a tip that the new Cantina Paraiso opened up in the old Jinya Ramen location in Brightwood- big win in the neighborhood to have another dining option alongside Juneberry Garage. We went for dinner the other day and it was great.”

A peek inside the beautiful space and the goods: (more…)

“Akedo is finally open!”

By Prince Of Petworth


1100 15th Street, NW in the courtyard

Ed. Note: We first heard about their plans back in 2021!!

“A Feel Good Japanese Fast Casual.
EAT. DRINK. PLAY!
Snacks. Sandos. Skewers. Pizza. Soft Serve.
NOW OPEN #ĀKĒDODC”

“Dear PoPville,

Akedo is finally open! Similarly almost no online presence but they seem to be open 11:30 – late night.” (more…)

Heads Up: The United House of Prayer Parade is this Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Eric P.

Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. People are shocked by this EVERY YEAR. Road closures are a pain but this is a historic GREAT event.

Thanks to Katia for sending: “United House of Prayer Parade For All People is. this weekend!!! (BEST day of the year in DC)”

From MPD:

“On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the United House of Prayer Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration: (more…)

EXCLUSIVE: The old House of Secrets having an Estate Sale in LeDroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth


507 T Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending this wild blast from the past:

“The famous house of secrets in LeDroit park, known for being cited for noise violations when Prince was playing, is having an estate sale. The owner and host of the infamous parties sadly passed away recently.

Rare (and LAST!) chance to get a look inside:” (more…)

“Suspect and Dog Sought in Robbery”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Based on the title I initially thought the dog was somehow involved in the robbery. Still messed up. Keep your eyes peeled for the stolen dog, Zen.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a dog taken during a robbery in Southeast.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a suspect approached the victim and snatched the dog’s leash from the victim at the intersection of 14th and T Streets, Southeast. (more…)

CURIOUS: Carla Hall’s bumblebirds, “fast-casual pop-in”, could close in a month, or not, but “was never meant to last forever.”

By Prince Of Petworth

A rather confusing post from bumblebirds (303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE) yesterday (thanks to all who passed it on to us):

“Drop in to the pop in because it was never meant to last forever (and you really don’t want to miss it!).

Update: The pop up was scheduled to go thru June so don’t panic we are still open and we can’t wait to see you. Don’t miss your chance to come in!”

I emailed bumblebirds PR for some clarification and was told: (more…)

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