photo by kidcass
“Dear PoPville,
I was eating dinner outside Union Market tonight (Saturday) at the busy dinner hour and two people rolled through on bikes yelling “checkpoint!” at one point, just after a few cop cars had rolled by. Understandably, many people were shook and I saw several folks pack up and leave quickly. The problem was, (more…)
“from a checkpoint on M St SW in Friday about 6:30pm. There were about 30 federal agents and a few MPD. They were stopping all cars and checking IDs and taking down license plate numbers. It was a high traffic time because there was a baseball game and a soccer game happening tonight.”
“Dear PoPville,
Please remind readers to tip our food delivery workers like Rockefellers! Many are risking their freedom and safety right now, (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects involved in a first-degree fraud offense.
In June, MPD’s Financial Crimes Unit was contacted by a scamming victim. The investigation revealed that in February the victim’s computer crashed. and a pop-up message appeared advising the victim to contact a fictitious customer service number. The victim called the number and was connected to the scammers. Between February and June 2025, the scammers instructed the victim to make multiple wire transfers and purchases of gold bars and coins. In total the victim was defrauded over more than $640,000. (more…)
1400 Meridian Place, NW on 14th Street
Thanks to K. for sending more good local news:
“Despite all the terribleness out there some good things still happening. Chicatana has temporarily reopened in the space below Trini Vybez at 1400 Meridian Pl NW. Yesterday was the first day back in action!”
AND straight from Chicatana Fine Mexican Cuisine: (more…)
1433 P Street, NW
Thanks to LBB for sharing some desperately needed good news with us last night:
“Hey, PoPville! Happy to report, based on a highly reliable source, that Stoney’s on P will re-open tomorrow morning at 11. For those of us in the neighborhood, that is most welcome news… especially given the other DC-related events of this week.”
AND straight from Stoney’s: (more…)
photo by Eric Spiegel
From AlertDC: “Gun Salute (Washington Navy Yard)
August 15, at 10AM, a total of 43 (LOUD) rounds will be fired from the Leutze Park Guns as part of a gun salute being conducted at the Washington Navy Yard.”
photo by Victoria Pickering
From a press release:
“The DC State Fair announces its return on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 10am to 5pm at Bryant St NE, offering a free showcase of the region’s agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents. This beloved community event will bring together thousands of attendees from across the region for a day of contests, demonstrations, live music, delicious fair food, and family-friendly activities.
The 2025 DC State Fair promises to deliver the authentic state fair experience that has become a cherished tradition in the nation’s capital. Visitors can expect: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:10AM.”
15th and Q Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Another injury just now at the 15th Street Bike Lane, pot hole. Gentleman on a scooter with head injury and more. Passerby called 911 – he is being treated. It’s a lot of blood! The same spot! It is particularly bad for scooters because of their smaller wheels catch the edge. It’s been marked now (by citizens) but not repaired.”
From Lost City Books (2467 18th Street, NW):
“To celebrate our vacation, we’re holding a 20% off sale on in-store and online purchases the weekend leading up to our break, August 16th and 17th. You can continue to support us by shopping on our website while we’re closed, with a 20% discount for online orders from August 18th through 28th. Many are calling it the sale of the season… (more…)