2311 Calvert Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone have any intel on what’s going on with Sorriso Bistro in Woodley Park? I have been a loyal customer for some time now, but for the last few months their hours have been super spotty. When I call to place a takeout order a lot of times the line continues to ring and no one picks up despite them being listed as open on google. There are no signs outside/anything online to indicate they’ve closed. (more…)



Photo by and_thom

DC Fire & EMS reported: “Original call received 12:41 AM. Approximately 75 personnel with 20 pieces of equipment responded and operated on scene.”

“Update 2 Alarm fire 2600 block 31st NW. Original fire structure largely collapsed with fire knocked down other than hotspots. Interior hose lines extinguishing fire in adjacent home. No injuries reported. This photo was on arrival.”

Harrison Jones writes around 1am: “The massive column of fire and smoke from a multiple alarm fire in a massive single family home in NW DC is visible on radar currently.”

Many more reader photos: (more…)



2900 block of Connecticut Ave, NW next to the Zoo

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Thursday, November 26, 2020, in the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 9:29 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, members located an adult male inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)


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