“Charlie, Shaw. New foster pet. He exclusively eats duck-flavored food.”
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Ed. Note: A reader reported to me at 12:11am “Just heard what sounded like 30+ gunshots near 11th and Irving. Never heard that many in my entire life in dc”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest, D.C.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the intersection of 10th and Spring Road, Northwest for the sound of gunshots. Officers located three victims near the listed location. An adult male was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds, and after all lifesaving efforts failed, he was pronounced dead on scene. An adult female and a teenage male were also located suffering gunshot wounds. (more…)
This rental is located at 1695 35th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
photo via U.S. Botanic Garden
Exciting news from the U.S. Botanic Garden:
“The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) opened last night! Standing 7’1”, this tall bloom still has some stink. (more…)
Nama Ko opened here in September 2022.
Update: Closed for good.
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been trying to make a reservation at Nama Ko and they are showing no availability for any party size for any date for any time in the next several months… I have also called several times and nobody has picked up nor returned my messages. The last OpenTable review someone left was dated 4/13 and I last ate there (and made a reservation) on 3/27. Was not sure if you had heard anything about it being closed? Also sent them a DM but never heard back…” (more…)
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program
From WMATA:
“Today, Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion capital and operating budget which largely maintains bus and rail service levels when the new budget year begins on July 1. With investments from around the region, Metro will be able to continue to provide great transit service customers are familiar with today.
Last year, Metro faced catastrophic cuts to service (more…)
3207 O Street, NW closed since a fire back in 2018.
Thanks to Mike from Wingo’s for sending: “finally after almost 6 years we opened April 15. It’s great to be back and home.” (more…)
Thanks to Dan for sending from Adams Morgan. Check out the agility: (more…)
660 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to Amanda for sharing more sad news from Capitol Hill: “Sad to see this go. I saw Radici is closing so maybe there’s something happening on that block?”
From Captain Cookie:
“To our beloved Eastern Market neighbors: we are sad to say we will permanently close the doors of our 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE location after this Sunday, 4/28. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
It seems the new trend is to cover license plates with tinted covers. Is this to evade cameras and parking enforcement sensors?
I’ve also noticed that cars are now (more…)