Thanks to Kevin for sending:
“At last week’s MAG (McMillan Advisory Group) meeting, there was a little tidbit that was new; there is a plan to add the McMillan Fountain in its entirety above the NE corner of 1st and Channing Streets NW, as part of the new park.” (more…)
Thanks to Hannah for sending from Hains Point.
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Jeni reports:
“This incident happened Sunday at 4.55pm in Shaw. We were walking down S street toward 7th street when a guy emerged from the alley, walking at an odd pace and kind of spaced out (I assumed from the heat) and we let him pass us since we had both dog and stroller so we’re taking up real estate. Just as he passed us two young men crossed the street, and one of them pulled out a gun with an augmented clip. By the time we processed what was happening, the other guy had stopped so was now just behind us leaving us between him and the gun. Thankfully they two guys didn’t care that we were there and walked straight up to him and held the gun to his head, so we ran around the corner while calling the police and warning others not to turn the corner. (more…)
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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.
17th between H and I Street, NW in the former Taylor Gourmet Space
Thanks to Mike for sending the update on LebTav‘s soft opening: “I had the beef shawarma sandwich and I’d order it again.”
Check out a LEBTAV menu: (more…)
Thanks to Steven for sending: “Looks like the demise of The Meatball Shop doesn’t translate into the demise of New York chains giving D.C. a tryout. Signs are up for New York’s Mexicue in the now-shuttered Meatball Shop space.” (more…)
DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Spirit, Sanctuary, Silence & Sound, an evening honoring Washington, DC’s musical legacy, cultural memory, and community service. Founded in 2006 by Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, DCLM has spent two decades recognizing the musicians, elders, artists, and cultural workers who helped shape DC’s sound.
The celebration will include music, recognition, community gathering, and a special tribute to the symbolic legacy of Ron McNair — astronaut, physicist, and saxophonist. The evening also marks the launch of renewed DCLM programming, including Second Sunday Sound, Silence & Sanctuary, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, and the renewal of an Annual Health Fair connected to DC Legendary Musicians Way near 6th and T Street NW.
Georgia and Lamont Street, NW looking towards Call Your Mother
Thanks to Alicia for sending: “Light going in at Georgia and Lamont”
7th and H Street, NW. Photo by Anita Correa
Thanks to Anita for sending: “Starbucks at 7th and H NW is closing today. Employee confirmed today would be the last day they’re open. Bank taking over the space.”
As others noted last time we spoke about the coming closures – good alternatives in the area are: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Brian Mosley
A reader reported at 9:25am: “Active crime scene at stadium armory. Train is stopped and police in train interviewing ppl and taking photos. All cars are going wrong direction. Blood all over metro car apparently. My wife is there now. Police are photographing a gun on train.
“Update: There was a fight on the train. Upon entry by Metro Transit police they located a gun and have recovered it”.
Metrorail info reported at 9:30am: “UPDATED: Orange/Silver/Blue Line Delay: No longer single tracking. Residual delays continue in both directions due to an earlier a police investigation at Stadium-Armory.”
Update from MPD: (more…)
1500 block of 7th Street, NW. Photo by Vic Jain
Started getting tons of messages around 8:30pm last night about a big fire department response next to the Passenger in Shaw. Fortunately, and in my wildest dreams I could not make this up, “Upon gaining entry found an unattended smoke machine that activated.” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user DC_Chica
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