651 Florida Ave NW at Georgia Ave/7th
Thanks to Thom for passing on Halfsmoke’s closing note:
“To our beloved HalfSmoke Family,
Our journey started on October 14, 2016, with the opening of our first restaurant in Shaw. Now our lease contract has come to an end. As such, our last day of service in Shaw will be Tuesday, May 27th.
Since opening in 2016, (more…)
A reader reports:
“There were a lot of news reports of shootings on Memorial Day. They didn’t report any of the craziness we had in LeDroit. We had a shooting in LeDroit park on Sunday. No one was hit but there were over 40 shots fired. And we had two cars chase each other at high speed with guns on Saturday.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, at approximately 6:11 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 1500 block of Ogden Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male inside of an apartment, unconscious and not breathing suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving measures failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The investigation determined the shooting occurred in an alley to the rear of the apartment complex. One bullet struck a window of the victim’s apartment. The victim was not targeted. (more…)
stock photo from our archives used for a previous unexplained explosion
“Dear PoPville,
It sounded like two explosions, one small and then big. It was very loud and sounded like it was around Dupont, but people as far away as Chevy Chase heard it around 9:30pm. There has been zero in the news media. I am still wondering what it was.”
Peter also reported just after 9:30pm last night:
“Five minutes ago, heard what sounded like a cannon going off near 14th and W NW”
As we approach fireworks season, I’m wondering if those super loud M80 type dynamite detonations have started early? We get reports of mysterious explosions every summer like clockwork.
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Thanks to Dean for sharing this rough reality:
“USAID shirt, packing up their house.”
From the National Air and Space Museum:
“The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has announced the next phase of gallery openings at its flagship building in Washington, D.C. Five new exhibitions, the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and the museum’s redesigned entrance on Jefferson Drive along the National Mall will open Monday, July 28. The project to renovate the entire museum began in 2018 and will culminate next year when the remaining galleries open July 1, 2026, the 50th anniversary of the museum in Washington and in time for the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Thousands of artifacts will go back on display in the reopened galleries. Favorites such as the Spirit of St. Louis, the North American X-15, John Glenn’s Mercury Friendship 7 capsule, Apollo Lunar Module 2 and the touchable moon rock will be back on view. Several artifacts new to the building in Washington will include the Sopwith F.1 Camel, Virgin Galactic’s RocketMotorTwo, a Blue Origin New Shepard crew capsule mockup and a Goddard 1935 A series rocket.
Free timed-entry passes will still be required to visit the museum. Passes for the July 28 opening and beyond will be available on the museum’s website starting June 13. (more…)
Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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Just completed a 15.1 mile walkabout in our fair city and I can conclude that everything is fine, is awful, is amazing, is deeply depressing, is incredibly hopeful, is hopeless, is magnificent, can improve, has improved so much, has declined, is on the rise. And don’t let anyone tell you different.
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Thanks to Kelsey for sending the late breaking news last night: “Victoria’s secret coming to wisconsin ave georgetown near old wawa.” (more…)
6th between S and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Yesterday we spoke about the road closures for today’s UHOP parade.
“Dear PoPville,
there is an army of dc row trucks towing everyone’s cars in shaw!
they’ve been blasting their sirens and announcing over the speaker that everyone’s car is being towed (more…)