Crime

“MPD Investigating 7th Street NW Fatal Hit and Run Crash”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Northwest.

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., First District officers responded to the intersection of 7th Street and New York Avenue, Northwest for report of a crash. A stolen White 2017 Infiniti QX60 traveling northbound on 7th Street struck a motor driven cycle at the intersection. The occupants of the stolen Infiniti fled on foot following the crash. The moped operator was located unconscious and transported to an area hospital. (more…)

Dear PoPville

“I don’t understand why they (Police Week) get to block off Columbia Rd. at Connecticut Ave.”

By Prince Of Petworth


7:45am this morning from Jenna “Street currently blocked to get from Conn Ave to Columbia by the Hilton for police week activities.”

Jeremy writes: “I’ve seen less disruption to DC traffic from POTUS motorcades than there is today (think Xmas tree lighting caliber) thanks to #NationalPoliceWeek in DC. MPD & SS cars parked on corners w/lights on causing slowdowns, unpredictable road closures, bus-cades etc.”

Another reader writes:

“Do you have any insights on police week and why a bunch of police motorcycles need a motorcade that includes some buses too? I also don’t understand why (more…)

Neighborhoods

“No DPR fitness programs for the summer?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Erin

“Dear PoPville,

Earlier this week, registration opened for DC Parks and Recreation summer programs. The usual list of fitness classes (strength training, Zumba, yoga, spinning, etc) typically available throughout the year were not available at all for this summer. There is plenty of pickleball programming, however (48 sections).

Reaching out to the fitness program manager has not yet yielded answers.

Is this due to budget cuts? Or is this a citywide initiative to get everyone playing pickleball? (more…)

Columbia Heights

Thumbs Up for Halal Kingz in Columbia Heights!

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 Meridian Place, NW entrance lower level on 14th Street

“Dear PoPville,

I want to give a shoutout to newly open Halal Kingz!

I live near Halal Kingz and each time I’d walk by it, Mohammed would wave to me and ask me to try it sometime. I was walking to lunch and decided that I’d try Halal Kingz after reading the reviews. Mohammed immediately greeted me, asked me about myself, and told me that he promises I’ll enjoy the falafel gyro I ordered (I’m a vegetarian). I thanked him, waited, and expected to like it like I like most falafel gyros.

Holy hell y’all. It is incredible. (more…)

Event

DC Day of Archaeology Festival

Catholic University of America University Lawn outside the Pryzbyla Center

620 Michigan Ave NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20064

Website Contact

Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.

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Chinatown

More Trouble in Chinatown: “Full Kee and Gao Ya, just received notices to vacate by July 1, in order to make way for a 9-story luxury hotel”

By Prince Of Petworth


509 H Street, NW

Save Chinatown Solidarity Network DC sends a call for action:

“Two of Chinatown’s last remaining Asian/immigrant owned businesses, Full Kee and Gao Ya, just received notices to vacate by July 1, in order to make way for a 9-story luxury hotel by Rift Valley Partners (RVP) & Eddie Moy. They are being given 3 months to leave establishments they have operated for almost 30 years–and forced to vacate right before their busiest season of the year.

Yesterday, SCSN was told that RVP is NOT willing to extend the vacate date or sign a community benefits agreement that guarantees community protections and minimizes harmful impact in Chinatown. (more…)

Chinatown

Jackey Cafe Closed in Chinatown Last Month, Tony Cheng’s Still Closed Too

By Prince Of Petworth


611 H Street, NW photo by Nils Huenerfuerst

Save Chinatown Solidarity Network DC shared the sad news about Jackey Cafe back in late March:

“Jackey Cafe (611 H St. NW) is closing on April 4 — let’s show them some love! Facing rising rents and food costs, Jackey Cafe has made the difficult decision to shutter their doors after *40 years* of serving DC Chinatown.”

And Tony writes “Tony Cheng’s all closed up still.” (more…)

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