1406 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Folks that live in the area brought down the barrel and the cones.
The local business owners have been calling 311 and asking for help. DDOT representatives were here this week looking at the problem.
Our collective concern is that if this isn’t fixed before the Pride Parade, the potential exists for someone to be hurt. (more…)
20th and L Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending above: “one of first apartment buildings that I am guessing was once an office building.”
Gigi asks: (more…)
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…)
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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…)
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…)
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
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…)
photos by Casey Kelley
Thanks to Casey for sharing with us:
“The new Trader Joe’s opened in Brookland this morning (very *very* close to me) so I headed down & snapped a few photos. (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending from 17th and R Street, NW: (more…)
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…)
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…)