Downtown

Update: “MPD reports the police activity has cleared from 11th Street NW, between F and G Streets, and the associated road closures are now open.”

“Dear PoPville,

Several streets centering around 11th and G Street, NW are closed. Rumor from a guy nearby is a bomb threat (suspicious package), though police simply said “an incident.” (more…)


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Thanks to Derek for sending this incredible shot above from Bloomingdale:

Thanks to Olivia for sending this incredible shot of the Washington Monument:

Thanks to Mark for sending the super shot below from City Center:

Thanks to Aubrey for sending below “A Beautiful Double Rainbow!” (more…)


Tennis

“Dear PoPville,

We wanted to share an update that single-session tickets for the 2026 Mubadala DC Open are now on sale.

Demand has been exceptionally strong this year, with the tournament already 75% sold out following record package renewals. Limited inventory remains across the stadium, and fans can now purchase single-session tickets starting at just $28, with a variety of premium seating and hospitality options also available.

As the world’s only combined ATP-WTA 500-level tournament, the Mubadala DC Open will once again bring some of the biggest names in tennis to Washington, D.C., including Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Jack Draper, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Victoria Mboko, Venus Williams and Marta Kostyuk, and organizers are anticipating another sellout.”


Crime

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of three suspects involved in an assault that occurred at the Chipotle in Navy Yard.

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8:41 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) received a call for a large fight inside of the Chipotle in the 1200 block of First Street, SE. MPD members were already deployed in the area to monitor a large group and arrived on scene within one minute of the call. The officers were advised that the individuals involved in the fight had already fled the location. Witnesses reported one group of juveniles were inside of the establishment when another group entered, and a fight broke out immediately. Both groups fled prior to the officer’s arrival. No injuries were reported.

On June 10, 2026, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order, a 15-year-old male, (more…)


Beer


705 Edgewood Street, NE

“EST. 2021

City-State Public House is inspired by the history and culture of DC.

We serve beverages for every taste. We have all kinds of entertainment – games, live music, comedy, and events. We also excel at hosting private events and special occasions–make our flexible space your own!”

Thanks to all who sent to us, sorry for the delay in posting – there was a lot going on last week! Sorry to be sharing this sad news from City State Brewing: (more…)