pools

It’s a bit chilly BUT Outdoor Swimming Pools Start Opening this Saturday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Full release from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are reminding residents that outdoor pool season officially begins this weekend, with all outdoor pools and spray parks opening to the public on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, this week, the District of Columbia was named the nation’s #1 big city park system by the Trust for Public Land for the sixth consecutive year—a testament to the Bowser Administration’s continued investments in parks, pools, and recreation facilities across all eight wards. (more…)

Crime

15-year-old arrested and charged in the Triple Shooting that occurred in Truxton Circle April 28th

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that left three victims injured in Northwest.

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 7:07 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 400 block of N Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported both men to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A third victim, a male child suffering from a gunshot wound, was transported by family members to an area hospital where they received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

On May 22, 2026, (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for August 26, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

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2026 Ocean, River Cruises & Guided Tours Showcase (Germantown, MD)

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museum

National Building Museum Announces New Installation by Snarkitecture, THE PLAYGROUND, Opens July 3 in the Museum’s Great Hall

By Prince Of Petworth


“Rendering image of The Playground. credit: Snarkitecture Architecture”

From the National Building Museum:

“This summer, the National Building Museum invites visitors of all ages to rediscover the joy of play with THE PLAYGROUND, a monumental new installation created in collaboration with New York-based design firm Snarkitecture. Open July 3 through August 30, 2026, THE PLAYGROUND transforms the Museum’s iconic Great Hall into an immersive environment designed for climbing, building, exploring, gathering, and imaginative play. (more…)

City Kids

“Mayor Bowser Reinstates Limited Juvenile Curfew Under New Emergency Order”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, in order to protect the public peace and preserve the safety of the community, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency, allowing her to impose earlier juvenile curfew hours on weekends, extend the juvenile curfew to 17-year-olds, empower the Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to declare extended juvenile curfew zones in particular areas, and implement various emergency measures.

All youth under the age of 18 are subject to a curfew that begins today on May 22, 2026, and every night thereafter, until the expiration of this declared emergency, with the same responsibilities and excepted activities as provided for in the Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995. The emergency is in effect through Saturday, June 6, 2026. (more…)

Brightwood

Cantina Paraiso opened in the old Jinya space at the Parks at Walter Reed!

By Prince Of Petworth


1155 Dahlia Street, NW

“Celebrating Mexico’s joyful culture through food, music, and warm service in The Parks at Walter Reed”

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to send along a tip that the new Cantina Paraiso opened up in the old Jinya Ramen location in Brightwood- big win in the neighborhood to have another dining option alongside Juneberry Garage. We went for dinner the other day and it was great.”

A peek inside the beautiful space and the goods: (more…)

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