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Powerful Photos from Last Night and the Aftermath this Morning

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by K Street Photography DC

In not too long it’s gonna be my turn to watch my kids so I want to post a bunch of photos that I’ve received last night/this morning, apologies if it’s a bit overwhelming but I want to get them posted for posterity. And again, truly, thanks to all who’ve been messaging us. Your photos and notes have been invaluable in keeping us all connected during these chaotic hours. Keep ’em coming to [email protected] and @PoPville on social media.

Many, many more photos: (more…)

“The fire department put both fires out quickly.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Sean and others reported last night from Logan Circle:

“My neighbor witnessed a group of people setting fire to a garbage can and then a large Dumpster outside a townhouse that’s under construction on the block of Vermont Ave between N St. and Logan Circle. Here’s the view from my window at Vermont and N. The fire department put both fires out quickly.” (more…)

About to open Baan Siam “hit by looters. Screw the looters. God bless the actual protestors.”

By Prince Of Petworth


425 I Street, NW

Thanks to all who passed on from Baan Siam:

“We are less than a week away from opening and tonight we got hit by looters. The property is damaged and we got robbed. It’s 4 am and we are sad, angry, and exhausted. But this will not change who we are. Screw the looters. God bless the actual protestors. Anyone willing to stand up and fight for their rights and the rights of others is still welcome here.

We will clean up, recover, and keep doing what we love. Also….. we temporarily have a new take out window!” (more…)

From the Rector at St. John’s (1525 H Street, NW): “Early Morning Reflection – After the Fire”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear St. John’s Community,

It has been a difficult night. If you have not seen it yet in the national news, a fire was set to St. John’s nursery tonight, but I am happy to report that the fire is completely out. I have just returned home from the church, and it is 1:58am as I begin writing this note. (more…)

Multiple Videos: National Guard Vehicles Heading Down East Capital

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Adam for sending: “DC National Guard rolling down East Capital headed towards downtown.”

Jenn also sends: “National Guard driving down East Capitol just in time for the DC 11 pm curfew”

and Andrew:

About that smoke you may be seeing

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Jason Bowers

Jason writes: “Any word @PoPville what’s burning? Looks to be near the WH or up 16th? (Photo taken from Columbia Heights)”

Rez shares from Tom Lynch: “A parks service building in the Square is on fire”

Also cars on fire.

And St. John’s Church basement:

“Mayor Bowser is ordering a citywide curfew for the District of Columbia from 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by K Street Photography DC

From Mayor Bowser:

“Mayor Bowser is ordering a citywide curfew for the District of Columbia from 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1. She has also activated the DC National Guard to support the Metropolitan Police Department.”

More from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a citywide curfew for the District of Columbia from 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1.

During the hours of the curfew, no person, other than persons designated by the Mayor, shall walk, bike, run, loiter, stand, or motor by car or other mode of transport upon any street, alley, park, or other public place within the District. Individuals performing essential duties as authorized by prior Mayor’s Orders, including working media with their outlet-issued credentials and healthcare personnel, are exempt when engaged in essential functions.”

“And on the third day… the people kneeled.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to dcitty for sending the photo above with the White House in the background. If you are able to share your photos please email us at [email protected] or tag us @PoPville on social media. Thanks for your photos and your courage. Be safe.

Thanks to a reader for sending the shot below from 7th and O St, NW headed south: (more…)

Mayor Bowser on Protests: “working to make sure people can exercise their First Amendment rights, while not destroying Washington, DC.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Brett Weinstein

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Chief of Police Peter Newsham provided an update following last night’s protests in Washington, DC.

Below is the Mayor’s statement, as delivered.

I want to start by saying we certainly recognize and empathize with the outrage that people feel following the killing in Minneapolis last week. And we certainly empathize that the killing of George Floyd wasn’t the first, and that people are expressing outrage and demanding action.

We also recognize that we are proud of our city and we do not want our city to be destroyed.

So our police, and firefighters, and members of the public safety team for Washington, DC, along with our federal partners, have been working to make sure people can exercise their First Amendment rights, while not destroying Washington, DC.”

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