Rest in Peace Chris Donatelli.
For those who knew him, Carmen sends info about a Celebration of Life for Chris on Monday at Bukom Cafe in Adams Morgan.
Ed. Note: While things had gotten turbulent, to put it lightly, for Chris in recent years, in my personal interactions I experienced nothing but a really great guy. He was kind, he was generous, he loved his family, he loved DC and he loved the CAPS. Rest easy Chris. You will be missed by many. (more…)
Robert Yarbrough
“Dear PoPville,
Mt. Pleasant lost an icon. We are collecting to help offset funeral costs and support his family. You can read more about Robert from the fundraiser:
If you’d like to make a donation to help offset the funeral costs and support Robert’s family during this difficult time, please do so here.
Robert Yarbrough passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the hospital on March 29, 2026. Robert was beloved by many friends and family including those of us lucky enough to share the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood with him.
If you used to walk past his house on Newton St, chances are Robert greeted you from his perch on the stoop with a wave or friendly hello. Or, maybe, you got to know Robert from (more…)
In front of Rocklands BBQ at 2418 Wisconsin Ave, NW. photo by Colonel Kurtz
“Thank you for sharing your life with us.
I will miss our conversations.”
Thanks to CK for sending:
“A common sight and sound of Glover Park”
Anyone know his name?
Update: “Herb aka the Mayor of Glover Park. His favorite musician was Andrea Motis.”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.
Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.”
From MPD:
“Traffic Advisory: Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the funeral services for DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long will take place in the District of Columbia. Following the funeral service, a procession will travel through the District and (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My coworker, Lisa Martin, was hit and killed while riding her bike last week in Beltsville. The Park Police have put out this bolo and are asking for assistance in finding the driver/car. (more…)
Cathy Yae Chung photo by Jim Thomson – local musician and music producer.
Jim shares the very sad news with us:
“Cathy Yae Chung (owner of Meeps) passed away Wednesday July 16 from health complications.
Very very sad.”
The following was written by Genevieve Villamora “who ran Bad Saint and was a dear friend.”
“So saddened to hear this news about Cathy Chung. i met cathy around 2006 and was in awe of her from the jump. her fantastic shop – Meeps in Adams Morgan.
with her impeccable taste, (more…)
725 Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I know you’re familiar with Kouzina Angelina’s on Florida and 8th NW, next to the former Town space. Stopped by to find Angelina’s son working the order counter where she used to hold court. Asked about his mom and he told us she had passed. (more…)
Predicted: November 3rd, 2015: “Why the Streetcar will never work”.
The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner with the big news:
“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.” (more…)
via MLB
“Dear PoPville,
Tony Blanco, a former Nationals player (he played 56 games for the Nats, including in the team’s very first game), tragically passed away in the Dominican Republic after a nightclub ceiling collapsed during a concert. Over 220 people lost their lives in the accident.”
From MLB: (more…)
2315 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Dickie, the owner of Dan Café has passed away (February 24, 1934 – February 21, 2025) and the service is Saturday).” (more…)