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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating the death of a man after a traffic crash on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

At approximately 1:01 a.m., an adult male pedestrian was crossing 16th Street in or about the south crosswalk at 16th Street and Newton Street, Northwest. As the pedestrian was crossing the street, a Toyota Camry traveling northbound on 16th Street, struck the pedestrian, and fled the scene. Read More

photo by brunofish

“Dear PoPville,

Last Friday my better half embarked on her usual hike through Rock Creek Park that begins off of 17th near Bancroft elementary school. Just as she was getting on the trail headed into the park, she tripped and hit her head on a rock. She was speed walking, fell pretty hard and was dazed. She got up and started to come back to our place when she passed out on 17th Street, fell again, and broke her nose. She had tried to call me but, hadn’t told me where she was. Read More

This rental is located at 3200 16th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: Read More

3054 Mount Pleasant Street, NW formerly Mount Pleasant Auto

Bar Del Monte : “COMING SOON………….Hopefully”. Let’s go! Read More

From Haydees: Read More

A reader reported: “Just before 7pm. Man shot unsure of his condition; ~15 rounds shot with automatic weapon. Apartment second floor hit and car window shot out/bullet in tire.”

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1600 block of C Street SE. Lookout for a red in color vehicle.”

Jax and Chelsea share sad news from Mount Pleasant: Read More

Back in late September we broke the news that Taqueria Nacional had closed in Mount Pleasant but Burgers from the Purple Patch owner would be coming. The burgers cometh indeed.

Thanks to all who sent word about the new signage: Read More

3054 Mount Pleasant Street, NW formerly Mount Pleasant Auto

Thanks to Nat (and eric) for sending: “The fencing is down around the forthcoming Two Amys spot [Ed. Note: Bar Del Monte in Mount Pleasant!!” Read More

Mt. Pleasant Street and Park Rd, NW

Thanks to Michelle for sending:

“After a few years happy to see the Peace signs are back up. Much needed this year. Read More

“Dear Popville,

Back in May of this year, I had a run in with a lady matching the description from the previous posts. As I was walking my dog, I heard a commotion around Newton and Brown Streets NW, saw someone moving some recycling bins, didn’t think anything of it, and kept walking toward Monroe. I heard a sound from behind me then a glass bottle shattered Read More