Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park - PoPville

“World Cup Event This Saturday To Benefit Free-To-Play Youth Soccer Club + Non-Profit”

Published December 7, 2022 at 4:05PM

“Join us at the Josephine Butler Parks Center for a celebration of soccer and community! We will be showing both World Cup quarterfinal games, first at 10 a.m. and then at 2 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and will remain open until the conclusion of the second quaterfinal game, around 4 p.m. We are encouraging people to buy tickets ahead of time for planning purposes. Tickets will be available for walkup purchase the day of the event but will increase in price to $50. (more…)

#Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

Today* in Hawks around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 8, 2022 at 11:05AM

Thanks to Derrick for sending these great shots from Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park: (more…)

Missed Connection – Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park (W and 15th St NW)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 19, 2022 at 3:15PM

photo by Jess J

Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville.

I was biking home on W St NW and crossed 15th St at around 9 pm Monday, October 17th, when I saw her. A woman with a really sweet smile and wearing a pink top who smiled at me and wished that I had a good night; she had a very beautiful smile. (more…)

#Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

“This is a pathetically sad state for a once grand urban park.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 15, 2022 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

What’s happening to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park? This beautiful and unique urban park has been largely closed for over a year. While the National park service is having repairs done to the lower plaza, the rest of the park is open but severely neglected. Walkways are crumbling, weeds are growing out of control. The fountain is again turned off and getting overgrown.”

#Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

About Last Night Part Two

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 11, 2022 at 9:25AM

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending above: “Appears this tree was struck last night in the storm at Meridian hill/ Malcom x park! Yikes!”

And thanks to Lillian for sending the wild video of a “Manhole cover hovering on Florida Ave near North Capitol.”

And more flooding videos from Navy Yard and Kingman Park: (more…)

Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Dog Leash Law Enforcement in Action

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 21, 2022 at 9:35AM

Thanks to Nick: “Today the US Park Police have been enforcing leash laws and writing tickets in Meridian Hill Park. Poop pickup really might be more necessary.”

“Strange parking spots at Malcolm x park”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 30, 2022 at 10:35AM

“Dear PoPville,

The cars on the left are legally parked in back-in spots per the sidewalk signs but directly across the bike lane are new legal parallel parking spots. I have no idea how the cars on the left are going to get out. 15th and Chapin st entrance of the park.”

Shooting at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park around 2:15am

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 24, 2022 at 9:05AM

via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third District is assisting Park Police with shooting investigation that happened in the Park located in the 2400 block of 16th St NW. at 2:15am. One adult male was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The public is safe. Anyone with Information can call 202-727-9099 or contact US Park Police.”

“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0218 hours in the 2400 block of 16th St NW. Lookout for a White Minivan heading Northbound on 16th St NW.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”

Readers wrote: (more…)