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From MPD:
“On Monday, November 4, 2019, at approximately 5:00 pm, Fourth District members responded for a robbery that occurred in the 4300 block of Arkansas Ave NW. The victim reported that one male forcefully took his cell phone after biting him on the face. (more…)
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11th and Park Road, NW
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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.
Thanks to Aaron for sending this “Nine (or ten??) point buck wading in Rock Creek”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Friends of the White Whale Society.
Thanks to Katharine for sending from: “P Street in Georgetown Across from Rose Park”
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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
Fairmont between 14th & 15 Street, NW. Photo by Jess Durante
Pablo Maurer reported at 5:02pm:
“20 or so gunshots just now in columbia heights, maybe two blocks from me (I’m on Girard and 14)”
SheriC replied: “And there goes an ambulance in opposite direction on Fairmont.”
Updates as we get more info.
Update from a reader 5:31pm:
“At least one young male transported to the hospital not life threatening
2 men on bikes rode by away from
The scene and seemed to be tucking guns into their waistbands”
Update from MPD 5:34pm:
“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 1400 block of Fairmont St NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder. A juvenile male has also been transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the arm.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user guy_incognito
From ALERT DC:
“On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), in conjunction with the support of the Executive Office of the Mayor and relevant district agencies, will conduct an active threat exercise on the campus of Roosevelt High School. The exercise will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. During this time, emergency vehicles and personnel may be seen moving about the campus. Please note, there is no real emergency or cause for alarm. The goal of this exercise is to improve upon the District’s ability to protect our students and staff, save lives, and reduce injuries.
We understand the subject of emergencies and active threat scenarios can be uncomfortable. For this reason, the exercise will take place on a professional development day when students are not in the building for classes.”
Ugh. Jennifer writes:
“I want to like scooters, but the people who use them…
Yes, that is a scooter parked right in the middle of a bike lane, sending bikers (like my husband with our young daughter) out of the bike lane and into traffic. On E St NW right around Union Station.”
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“Kenyon (calico) and Taylor (tux) of Petworth. Sisters from different misters. Named after the streets we’ve lived on in the neighborhood.”
“Daisy Mae crossed the rainbow bridge last week after 19 years.”
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been sharing it with my parent friends as a reminder of what we need to watch. I try to be easygoing and let my 9yo daughter have some independence, but I’m really rattled after Saturday.
My daughter and I were standing near the rally stage at 3rd and Pennsylvania around 2 p.m. It was crowded but everyone was happy and it was a beautiful day.
Then a white guy in his mid-50s standing near us started standing TOO near us. He said, “How old is your daughter? Is she 8?” I replied that she was 9, because I hadn’t fully caught up with how weird he was yet. He said, in a manner I can only describe as super fucking creepy and with a big wolfish smile, “She looks just like candy.” It was so weird and aberrant, it gave me chills. (more…)