
photo by Fritz Myer
“Dear PoPville,
This afternoon (Tuesday) around 3pm I (a woman in my 20s) was walking in Shaw and was randomly assaulted by a man in the cross walk. Several bystanders came to help, (more…)

photo by Fritz Myer
“Dear PoPville,
This afternoon (Tuesday) around 3pm I (a woman in my 20s) was walking in Shaw and was randomly assaulted by a man in the cross walk. Several bystanders came to help, (more…)

The liquor license placard for the unnamed Tavern says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 20 and a Total Occupancy Load of 60, to include an Entertainment Endorsement with Cover Charge. Alcohol Carry-Out and Delivery Endorsement.” (more…)

Thanks to J. for sending: “Wild crash at the corner of RI and NJ an hour ago (3:11am). Astonishingly loud. Amazingly, no one appeared to be seriously injured, minus the light pole and signs. Police detained two individuals from the SUV on its side (both were in handcuffs when I left). Intersection is still blocked off as of this email. Stay safe out there.”
AlertDC had reported: “DCFEMS reports the 400 block of Road Island Avenue, NW, between 5th Street and Florida Avenue is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes. Expect delays.” (more…)

Thanks to a reader for sending from 8th and N Street, NW around 8:45pm Friday night: (more…)

most recent theft sent to me this morning from Columbia Heights not the car described below
“Dear PoPville,
I witnessed a wheel theft in progress this morning in Shaw. This was shortly after 5am when I went outside with my dog. Two thieves dressed in black were in the process of stealing wheels from my neighbor’s newer model Honda. I stopped next to them on the sidewalk, (more…)

via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2330 hours in the 1800 block of 7th St NW. No Lookout at this time”

Following the news of Bistro Du Coin’s 22nd birthday, Flavio reminds us that yesterday was the 9:30 Club’s 42 birthday!!
“Thank you to everyone who has ever been to a show at the special place we get to call home”
A closer look at that new building going up behind them: (more…)

Photo by Lucas Keene
From MPD:
“On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the United House of Prayer March will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
Emergency No Parking
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: (more…)

via google maps
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1402 hours in the 1300 block of 7th St NW. (more…)

Thanks to Josh for sending: “Might be all the missing shopping carts from Giant. This is outside of Banneker High School.”