Columbia Heights

Update: One Arrest Made, One Suspect Still Sought. About that Helicopter Circling Columbia Heights – Shooting Last Night – Reader reports: “we woke up to ROUNDS firing from some type of automatic weapon. It was insane.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:34 a.m., Third District officers responded for a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Clifton Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Jerome Myles, of Northwest, DC.

Responding officers observed two suspects fleeing the scene and entering a nearby apartment building. Homicide Branch detectives responded to the scene, and following multiple emergency search warrants, one of the suspects was located and placed under arrest. 35-year-old Antone Whitaker of Northeast, DC, was charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.

The second suspect is still being sought. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”

“Dear PoPville, (more…)

Woodley Park

Rose Ave Bakery’s Mid-Autumn Festival menu available this weekend!! “limit of one set of Traditional Baked Mooncakes and one set of Snowy Mooncakes per guest.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by @flavsterrr via Rose Ave Bakery

From Rose Ave Bakery (2633 Connecticut Ave, NW):

“Here’s our Mid-Autumn Festival menu, available this Saturday (10/4) and Sunday (10/5) only! #LimitedQuantities

TRADITIONAL BAKED RED BEAN MOONCAKES – A classic Mid-Autumn favorite.

SNOWY MOONCAKES – A modern take on the traditional treat, made with sweet mochi dough and filled with ube custard or black sesame paste. (Contains Soy and Peanuts)

To make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy our Mooncakes, there is a limit of one (1) set of Traditional Baked Mooncakes and one (1) set of Snowy Mooncakes per guest. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 20, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

508 Kenyon Street NW508 Kenyon Street NW

This Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW

  • 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
  • Lower level is a separate rental unit
  • Built-in Airbnb income potential
  • Private patio + secure 2-car parking
  • Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
  • “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
  • “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”
More Fresh Finds
Federal Government

ALERT: Free Pizza For Feds!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Passato Pizza & Grill at 2455 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Jackie for sending:

“Passato Pizza & Grill in Adams Morgan is giving out a free medium pizzas to federal employees.

The owners were so kind and asked me how I was doing and where I worked. I really appreciated the support. The pizza is definitely big enough for 2 people!”

Passato writes: (more…)

Dear PoPville

“Abandoned cop car – reoccurring problem – What is the point?!!?”

By Prince Of Petworth


19th and N Street, NW

Update from MPD:

“MPD closes this intersection during the overnight hours to mitigate traffic exiting the Dupont Circle nightlife corridor. Recently, the cruiser was inadvertently left in place during the morning hours. The issue has been addressed, and the road will be open earlier moving forward. We apologize for the inconvenience.”

“Dear PoPville,

The police have started frequently parking an empty police car in the crosswalk of N St NW, and blocking off the entire road between 19th and 20th on weekday mornings for no apparent reason. Nothing going on. No police officers present. It’s just a randomly parked empty police car blocking the road. (more…)

Event

Messy: A Literary Launch Event at Lost City Books

Lost City Books

2467 18th St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Website Contact Social

To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Palisades

“help finding owner of a black Mercedes SUV parked Wednesday night on MacArthur Blvd”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I would appreciate help finding owner of a black Mercedes SUV parked Wednesday night on MacArthur Blvd near Cathedral. I hit your car attempting to get out of a tight spot and had to leave immediately. I had Claudio’s Table check with diners there but none was owner. If you are, please contact me through PoPville.”

Please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

admin

PoPville Turns 19 Years Old Next Month!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Grant Circle, tree and all, standing strong and as beautiful as ever

Oh what these eyes have seen…and we shall continue to chronicle it all!

HOLY MOLY 19 is a big number. Of course, we have good days and we have bad days like everyone else. Here’s to celebrating some good days!! If, and only if, you are employed and able please join our community of supporters to help ensure we’ll be around for years to come.

While currently it feels like more dark days than light, together we’ll continue to laugh, cry, vent, rant, scream and rejoice just like during all the other dark days we’ve weathered together over the last 19 years. Without ignoring the awful, beauty still abounds: (more…)

Restaurants

The Bell Tolls for Many Streateries Soon – Keeping Track of Which Ones Which Remain

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Would be so cool if you started keeping track of who’s planning to close their streateries on Nov 1 (or really, I guess a list of what few will remain).

They’re key to the Adams Morgan, Mt Pleasant, and Georgetown corridors (among others) and I and a lot of other people are only waking up to how they’re just going to disappear (and probably tip even more restaurants into closing).

WJLA reported:

“In Adams Morgan, which currently has 33 streateries, only three plan to continue under the new rules. In Georgetown, just 10 of 67 streateries would meet the updated requirements. Restaurants must also comply with safety and accessibility standards and pay a public space fee, roughly $20 per square foot, depending on location.” (more…)

Restaurants

Final Farewell Note from the Owners of the Now Closed Shouk

By Prince Of Petworth


original and final Shouk location at 655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016

On Wednesday we shared the sad news about Shouk closing their remaining two stores.

This morning they sent out their farewell note:

“Dear Shouk Friends,

After nearly a decade of cooking, sharing, and gathering with you, we’ve reached the bittersweet moment of saying goodbye. Shouk has officially closed its doors.

When we opened, our dream was simple but bold: (more…)

Friendship Heights

EXCLUSIVE: Wine Helps!! Total Wine’s First DC Location Nears Opening Across the Street from the Coming Trader Joe’s!!

By Prince Of Petworth


5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW

“Coming Soon
Join us for the grand opening of our Friendship Heights store!

We invite you to visit our first store in Washington, D.C.! If you haven’t been to one of our stores before, prepare to be amazed by our incredible selection, all at the lowest prices!”

Wonderful news from Ashlee:

“Total Wine Friendship Heights now has its sign up in the basement of the old Mazza Gallerie.

Not sure of the opening date, but their website has a grand opening coupon that’s valid starting Oct 17. (more…)

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