Readers reported around 8:45pm: “Tons of shots fired in columbia heights. 1300 block of Irving between 14th and 13th, then into the alley of Irving and Columbia. likely between 20-30″

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of Irving Street NW. No lookout.”



photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

“Dear PoPville,

I was approached yesterday (Monday) around 4:30pm at 17th and P street with the same scam you’ve reported on before – A young guy saying “my wife is over there, we live in that tan building, just moved here a few days ago and are GW law students….locked our keys, phones, wallet and everything in the car…..just $45 short to call a locksmith…willing to give collateral if you help me out” (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

This might sound totally weird, but I hoped others might have information that could help! A few months ago, I was grabbing a coffee at Java House on 17th — I was in there with one other customer, who was doing finger guns and kicking their knees up. I didn’t think much of it until I realized they’d locked eyes with me and seemed to be threatening me in some way. I looked away, but as this person walked across the cafe to leave, they ran straight into me, knocking me off balance. (It was clearly intentional — we were the only two people inside, and this was out of view of the folks working behind the counter.) It weirded me out, but I left quickly and got out of there.

Fast forward to earlier this week, (more…)



2 I Street, SE via IG

Thanks to Ruth for sending:

“Unsure if you knew but ABC Pony in Navy Yard [“Asian & Italian eatery by Erik Bruner-Yang and chef Armani Johnson. Located in Novel South Capitol.”] is closing! They had great food and good vibes. I’m bummed!”

From ABC Pony’s Instagram:

“It’s finally time to say goodbye to ABC Pony. We want to thank our guests and regulars for the last two years. (more…)


From coronavirus.dc.gov/testing:

“CDC/FEMA/ETruNorth Operated PCR Testing Site

Beginning Wednesday, January 5 at 1:00 p.m., a new COVID-19 PCR testing site will be provided in partnership with The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Federal Emergency Management (FEMA), and eTrueNorth.

The testing site will be located at F St. NW, between 4th and 5th St – across from the National Building Museum. (more…)


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