Crime


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance to identify and locate a suspect involved in a shooting in Southeast.

At approximately 8:19 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 2025, First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Half Street, Southeast. Upon arrival, a 15-year-old juvenile male, was located conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)


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Crime


photo by Eric P.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who robbed several convenience stores in Northwest and Northeast.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a result of the detectives’ investigation, a D.C. Superior court arrest warrant was issued for 42-year-old Rahman Barnes, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He was held in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for unrelated crimes.

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Barnes was extradited to Washington, DC, where he was charged for the below offenses: (more…)


Shaw

“Dear PoPville,

Local food PSA! Saw that Missed Connections is doing 4th of July meals to go and had to pass along the recommendation (if I wasn’t going out of town, I’d be all over it.) Really awesome new chef / concept. The smoked chicken with yuzu white sauce is unreal among everything else I’ve had there (coconut pandan bread!!).

They’re at Electric Cool Aid every Friday – so if you’re not picking up this weekend, definitely check them out this summer – great with a frozen bev.” (more…)


Crime


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night in Northwest.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Third District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. Officers located one adult male unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)


History

Ed. Note: You can look back on old commemorative smartrip cards here.

Also note: Tap Ride and Go is now a thing on metro, which may eventually result in the end of these…

Thanks to Morgan for sharing:

“After 11 years, retiring “The Postman” from the 2013/2014 Phillips Collection exhibit.”

If you have a photo of a neat “archeological find” from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.


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