via google maps
From MPD at 12:43am:
“Early this morning, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Madison Street, Northwest, for a shooting. Once at the location, members of the department discovered a juvenile and an adult male suffering from non life threatening gunshot wounds to their legs; both males were transported to area hospitals for treatment by the District of Columbia’s Fire Department. Additionally a firearm was recovered at the location. (more…)
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From The Crown & Crow (1317 14th Street, NW):
“Guinness Ugly Sweater Christmas Party (12/20): The Guinness team is hosting an Ugly Sweater Christmas party with all night drink specials, complimentary swag, and its special selfie-producing Ripples machine from 8-10pm. With Ripple’s 3D technology, guests are invited get into the holiday spirit by customizing their pints with edible foam selfies for a personalized touch. Drink specials include $5 Guinness, $5 Jameson Caskmates, and specialty Irish Coffees, while the best ugly sweaters will be also be awarded gift cards to The Crown & Crow at 10pm.”
From Red Derby (14th and Quincy Street, NW):
“We’re hosting a Nochebuena Christmas Eve Party on Tuesday December 24th! Our Spanglish Nochebuena Party will honor both Latin and American cultures. We’ll be serving up homemade Eggnog and yummy Christmas cookies and treats. We’ll also be curating a playlist that honors both cultures – with plenty of salsa, merengue and reggaeton! Come by, grab a drink, and rock in Christmas with a whole lotta fun!”
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.
1 Dupont Circle, NW
From a press release:
“The Admiral, from the Mission Group team, opens this afternoon at 4 for four days of previews.
On December 26 the restaurant with three bars and the largest patio in DC will open with its full menu and regular hours. (more…)
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Hi there! I’m Night, a 14 year old sweet lady with the personality of a kitten. I warm up to new people quickly and love any lap to cuddle in. I love to jump to high surfaces, play with cat toys, and chow down on wet food (it’s my favorite). I like to snuggle up while you’re watching tv or cuddle in bed at night. I won’t bother you but I will let you know if I’m hungry! I’m very tiny but have a huge appetite. I can’t wait to have a forever home with a loving owner. If you would like to meet me, please contact my foster at [email protected] to schedule a visit.As an added bonus, if you’re over 50, my adoption fee is waived as part of Humane Rescue Alliance’s Boomer’s Buddies program! Standard adoption procedures apply. Get more info here.
I’m Goonie! I’m a 40 lb bundle of energy. I like to play, and all I want to do is be by your side. I love car rides, getting my fur brushed, and anything that tastes like meat! Sometimes I like my space, but I could be your hiking buddy too. I’m not allowed upstairs, and sometimes I like to jump over the barrier, but it’s all love! I do really well in my crate, but I’m working on house training. I love learning new commands, and I’ve got “sit” and “wait” down. If you’re interested in me, email my foster [email protected]. Get more info here!
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!
“Dear PoPville,
Sad to say that I saw the 2 $10s for a $20 scam in action on the platform at Union Station today. I was about 15 feet away and on an important call and wasn’t 100% sure I had correctly recalled this as a scam so I didn’t intervene.
Only when the tricked guy and I both got on the train did I think to google “PoPville $20” – and sure enough, it pulled up the picture of the guy and his walker. It’s done so, so adeptly – and the man really does appear disabled and in-need – that I frankly doubted my own memory and hesitated on intervening. I showed the scammed guy the picture. He actually reacted pretty graciously (“Well I hope he needed it more than I do.”).”
This rental is located at 4564 MacArthur Blvd NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1900 / 1br – 700ft2 – ELEGANT 1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE @ PARK MACARTHUR (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Do you know of a place to donate toys in DC? We’d like to donate rather than throw them away- especially this time of year.”
821 Upshur Street, NW
The Washington Post reported the awfulness that’s been happening at Taqueria Del Barrio:
“D.C. police are investigating after a restaurant owner in Petworth reported receiving dozens of phone calls, some threatening to “kill the staff,” which the owner believes are tied to a monthly drag queen brunch and a separate drag trivia night.
Most of the comments were homophobic in nature, Bran-Leis said, noting that her staff members are nearly all part of the LGBTQ community. She said the calls came from four different phones with different voices, some of whom said “they were going to burn down the restaurant and kill the staff.”
As we showered Comet Ping Pong with love in their time of need, I say we do the same for Taqueria Del Barrio. Let us show them the power of love. Have a look at their menu here and plan a visit soon!
221 Pennsylvania Ave, SE during reno
Capitol Hill Sweetgreen fans, it appears your long nightmare has concluded. Thanks to all who messaged us: “I checked and one can order online again which means it’s definitely up again.”
Anyone stop in today? If so, how does it look post-renovation?