Rant/Revel


photo by Adam Fagen

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Movies/TV/Streaming


11th and E Street, NW

God bless it!

Thanks to Justin, Jacob, and Daphney for sharing the terrible news:

“I just left E St Cinema, where the staff confirmed they’re closing. They said it’s not official yet but they’ll announce shortly.

They said first week of March.”

The Washington post reports:

“E Street Cinema, a popular local theater in Washington, D.C., will shutter its doors by March.”


Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Crime

ICYMI: There were shots fired, by a police officer, just before 4pm at Georgia Ave NW and Quebec Ave NW.

From MPD just before 7pm:

“MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. One suspect has been shot. No condition at this time. Additional information forthcoming. PIO on the scene.”

“MPD reports the following road closures due to police activity:

3300-3500 blocks of Georgia Avenue, NW, between Lamont Street and Newton Place
Westbound lanes in the 500-600 blocks of Park Road, NW, between Warder Street and Georgia Avenue”

Full police report: (more…)


Crime


Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW

Readers reported just before 4pm: “Big police presence in Georgia Ave between Otis and New Hampshire Ave. helicopter circling as well.”

“Multiple shots. May have been related to police traffic stop at Quebec and Georgia.”

From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting near the area of Georgia Ave NW and Quebec Ave NW. At this time, no one has been struck. Additional information forthcoming. PIO en route to the scene.”

A bit earlier MPD reported a shooting on 14th: (more…)


City Kids


photo by LaTur

“Dear PoPville,

Are you caregiving for a very little person while yearning for some camaraderie and culture? Great! Here’s the gist – we explore a different DC museum each week whilst toting our tots around. Then maybe grab some coffee or lunch. My little one is seven months old, and I can’t wait to get to know this part of DC with him. We will (more…)