“Dear PoPville,
Please frequently visit Logan Circle and let dogs off leash. But since the national guard showed up, everyone has been very apprehensive about allowing your dog off leash given national parks’ rules, which govern and dictate that dogs must be on leash (see picture). I approached six national guard today and they could confirm that the scope of their mission does NOT include the patrolling dogs on or off leash.“
1602 U Street, NW
Baby Shank opened on U Street in the old Local 16 space in February 2023.
Baby Shank shared yesterday:
Friends, thank you for all the memories, laughter, and support. This is our last weekend, (more…)
Last month we learned that At Large Councilmember Robert White would also be running for the seat.
From a press release:
“Today, Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto announced her campaign for the District of Columbia’s congressional district. Councilmember Pinto announced her campaign in a video to supporters earlier today.
Brooke Pinto currently serves as the Ward 2 Councilmember and Chairwoman of the DC Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety. Brooke’s entire career has been focused on serving District residents, building consensus across coalitions and across the city, and delivering solutions and results to DC’s most pressing challenges.
In her years serving on the Council, (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
9475 Georgia Avenue
Goodness!!
Thanks to Beth for sending this magical Royal Farms news:
“On Georgia, just south of the Beltway. Their website confirms it, showing a store coming to 9475 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. I’ll finally get to try their fried chicken.”
STAY TUNED.
“Dear PoPville,
This morning at 8:20, 10 uniformed national guard troops and 3 uniformed MPD spent 25 minutes harassing teenagers waiting for the school bus. This is on 20th and O Street, NW
Half the kids eventually seemed to leave to find a different bus stop and the police and the National Guard followed them.”
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program
1600 U Street, NW
Thanks to Joe and for sending from 16/New Hampshire (U St) NW corner at the old Starbucks.
“There was a Compass sign outside the now-closed Starbucks at 16th and U. Have you heard they’re moving in? (more…)
1725 Rhode Island Ave, NW photo by Josh Bassett
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you have any info on this…Rhode Island Ave, between 17th St and Connecticut Ave, was completely shut down Sunday morning. This is the same block as St. Matthews Cathedral. Tons of yellow police tape blocking the entire street, cop cars, 2 firetrucks, a couple ambulances. Police standing around the intersections. They couldn’t say what it was about. Unclear if there was a crime or if there was a VIP around.”
From MPD:
“Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) members assigned to a detail for the Red Mass at Saint Matthew’s Cathedral engaged an individual who set up a tent on the steps of the Cathedral. Officers determined that the individual was previously barred from the premises of the Cathedral. The individual refused to vacate the premises and was placed under arrest without incident.
During the arrest officers observed multiple suspicious items, (more…)
1406 Florida Ave, NW
Miguel asks: “Does PoPville know what’s going on with The Artist Formerly Known as Pica Taco (DC Tacos & Wings) at FL&14? The interior is gutted. Maybe it’s a reno! 🙏🏼” (more…)
photo by angela n.
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigation a fatal shooting that that occurred in Northeast.
On Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, (more…)