9th and N Street, NW

David writes: “This is a huge mural at N and 9th at the gas station – it was a BP but like the BP on N and 13th it seems to have recently changed hands. Anyone know details about either the mural or the change in ownership/branding of the gas stations?”

bigntoasty shared with us: “WIP of the “TOGETHER” mural, a DC team United artist collaboration by team @lisamariestudio @maggieoartist @niaketurah @ashleyjayewilliams; @zeyuruc @wendysittner @mundymusik @mercedes_theartist @juliannebrienza @dianedcosta with home field host of @shawmainstreets and support from @thedcarts! sight awaits your view at 1309 9th Street, NW DC!” (more…)



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From MPD:

“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an MPD officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, October 10, 2021, in the 800 block of S Street, Northwest.

Uniformed members of the Third District were patrolling the area of the 800 block of S Street, NW, in response to a large number of recent theft from motor vehicles. At approximately 2:21 a.m., a uniformed patrol sergeant observed a male individual inside of a parked vehicle. The sergeant approached the vehicle and gave the individual numerous commands to show their hands. The individual opened the passenger side door and was observed to be in possession of a handgun. The individual shut the door and went to the driver’s side of the vehicle where the individual exited while still in possession of the handgun. (more…)



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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, September 26, 2021, in the 800 block of V Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:25 am, (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

There are few streets that escape the wrath of DC Parking enforcement. The odd numbered side of 9thSt NW by the intersection of 9th & O St was one of them – until this morning [earlier this week]. DC Parking has been installing paid permanent placards from O to the convention center. Knowing the operating model of parking for the city, is there any widespread notice before this happens, or should those parked that didn’t see the signs go up in a matter of hours expect an immediate parking ticket?


“Dear PoPville,

Last week a man from a tent took it upon himself to cut down all the plants in the tree boxes that I maintain in front of my house. (he didn’t like them outside his tent). Two butterfly bushes that were home to hundreds of butterflies. Two rose bushes that I planted 7 years ago. And he even got halfway through THE TREE before I stopped him. (more…)


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