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“4 gunshots in Navy Yard.” 9:45pm Saturday Night “Juvenile apprehended”, Gun recovered.

Published March 15, 2026 at 11:27AM | Updated March 15, 2026 at 5:06PM

“Dear PoPville,

4 gunshots in Navy Yard. Apparently an earlier fight at one of the bars among the drunk patrons. I’ve seen 2 sitting down passed out young people. I saw at the same time several young women trying to fight more (it was stopped by respective friends). Just a messy St, Patrick’s weekend night in a lot of ways. Tons of police were on scene quickly.”

From MPD: “MPD officers quickly apprehended a juvenile after the discharge of a firearm around 9:45 p.m. Saturday near First and M Street, SE. A firearm was recovered. No injuries occurred.”

Full release from MPD: (more…)

“Happy Birthday Dad!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 15, 2026 at 8:00AM | Updated March 15, 2026 at 8:24AM

“Hi Dad,

I know Danny and I are obviously the best gifts you could ask for, but I thought a PoPville shout-out would be pretty cool too!

My family moved into Petworth around the time my brother was born, (more…)

#happy anniversary

DC’s Brompton Bike Store space has a new tenant – Barbour

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 13, 2026 at 3:25PM

1214 Wisconsin Ave, NW

ICYMI: DC’s Brompton Bike Store (unfolding bicycles) Abruptly Closed in December. Next up, Barbour: (more…)

#openings

“Petworth Volunteer Opportunity @ Theodore Roosevelt High School — Mock Interview Day”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 13, 2026 at 2:35PM

photo by Leigh LaHood

“Dear PoPville,

We hope you can help us spread the word about an opportunity to support students at Theodore Roosevelt HS next Wednesday.

We figured the readers of PoPville might be interested in volunteering for a morning to make some pretty cool impact!
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Mock interviewers needed to support local youth!

Help students at Theodore Roosevelt High School (4301 13th St. NW) score summer jobs as they prepare for interviews in the coming weeks and months. Dedicate at least one hour on Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30am-12:00pm to sharpen their interview skills and help build their confidence!

Volunteers must register here to participate. (more…)

Signs of the Time – Screming edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 13, 2026 at 2:00PM

Thanks to D. for sending: “Union Market window sign/misspelled”

I feel like this may have been done intentionally? I mean…

“Street Sweeping Rant”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 13, 2026 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

I was just walking my dogs (Thursday) on the 1300 block of Corcoran Street and watched the DC Street sweeper fly up and down the street.

And its wake; (more…)

MORE Action at Union Market – “Two New Concepts Opening at La Cosecha” – Coffee and Donuts!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 13, 2026 at 12:15PM | Updated March 17, 2026 at 10:48AM

photo by Joy Asico

From an email:

“La Cosecha, a showcase for Latin American businesses in Union Market District, is launching a fresh new phase of culinary excitement with two notable openings from businesses with deep roots in this community. Panamanian coffee roaster Unido, which opened its very first U.S. location at La Cosecha in 2019, is moving into a larger anchor space with a kitchen and bar, while Miguel Guerra’s Donisima Donuts will move into Unido’s former location as a permanent home. (more…)