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“Dear PoPville,

There have been 3 occasions now where myself, my partner, and friend have had instances along 11th ST NW between Florida and Fairmont, where muggings have been happening.

My partner had an instance where a black car with tinted windows slowly pulled up, two individuals in the front, two in the back (who came out), assaulted and robbed him and two others.

A week later on the same stretch, (more…)



3226 11th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to let you know that Johnny’s All American on 11th Street is open. Along with Buddy’s, Johnny’s is another great addition to a great block. Of course we miss Bad Saint, but as with Room 11 / Buddy’s, if something great had to go, at least something great backfilled it. They expanded into the former Willow (etc.) space, (more…)



Completed lower plaza of Meridian Hill Park. NPS Photo

Ed. Note: This is the first time I’ve seen an official release from the National Park Service that says “Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park”

From a press release:

“Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, has reopened after the National Park Service (NPS) constructed an accessible route through the lower plaza level and restored its distinctive historic landscape and architectural features. (more…)



14th and Meridian Place, NW

Update 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 Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in the 1400 block of Park Road, Northwest.

On Monday, February 27, 2023, at approximately 11:32 pm, (more…)


Thanks to J. and S. for sending Tuesday: “at the new Cuban Espresso (formerly Salt and Pepper Deli & Dunkin way back). 14th & Girard NW

And K. sends from Maddy’s in Woodley Park, also on Tuesday: (more…)


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