via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

My friend was seriously injured (on a scooter) in a hit and run on Friday night. A witness reported the following and we’d appreciate if you could amplify. We are asking for any witness statements or camera footage.

“Hit and run on the corner of 1st and Bates St. NW at approximately 10:45 pm on Friday, October 1st, 2021. (more…)



1827 Jefferson Place NW, opened here in December 2010

Ed. Note: Currently no updates on their Cleveland Park location.

Thanks to Babs for sending the for lease sign. Over the summer St. Arnold’s wrote:

“To our loyal friends, family, and customers who became both friends and family,
It has been a long year and a half for the hospitality industry and for the world. COVID and the ripple effects it has had on the restaurant industry specifically deeply affected us, and we are saddened to share that we are closing our doors at St. Arnold’s. (more…)



photo by KTB “What sounded like 15-20 gunshots near O and Half St SW”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in the 1300 block of Half Street, Southwest.

At approximately 11:08 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located two adult males and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)


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