Yesterday there were 67,998 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for December 6, 2021 includes 136 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 68,134.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 1,197 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is the District’s current Key Metrics Summary Table.” Read More

Thanks to DCAKen for sending: “A Capital Bikeshare dock and bike burned up in Dupont Circle”

photo by Pablo Raw

“Dear PoPville,

Saturday morning around 8:30, I was walking my dog in Malcom X/Meridian Hill Park and saw a cute guy running wearing a University of Michigan shirt. Read More

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“This is Butterscotch helping to put up this year’s Christmas tree!”

“Isis of Georgetown. Visiting the Vietnam Memorial.”

A reader reports: “there was a car jacking (Sunday around 8pm) in the alley behind Sherman Circle off Crittenden. Our elderly neighbor was badly beaten and his keys and phone were stolen.”

Updates if/when more is known.

This rental is located at 2070 Belmont Road, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,950 / 2br – 920ft2 – TOP FLOOR, Corner 2 BR w Park Views – W/D in Unit, Util Incl. (Kalorama / Dupont Circle / Adams Morgan) Read More

from the H Street, NE Starbucks

“Dear PoPville,

My husband and I would like to learn American Sign Language (ASL) because he has an inherited degenerative hearing condition. While he can still hear alright, we see ourselves communicating with ASL later in life and we’d like to be competent enough that we can expose our (young) children to it too (since they’re likely to inherit the same condition and learning in childhood will give much greater fluency).

It seems like DC must be the perfect place to do this, given Gallaudet and the widespread deaf community, but it’s been difficult to figure out what resources exist and the best way to get started.

A few questions: Read More

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively hiring recruit classes each month as it seeks to bolster the ranks of one of the most progressive and diverse police departments in the country.

MPD has just over 3,550 officers currently. Sixty-six percent of MPD’s officers are from diverse racial backgrounds and 23 percent of MPD officers are women, while the national average across police departments is 11 percent. MPD is committed to reaching a 30 percent female force by 2030. The bottom line is, the MPD is recruiting to further mirror the communities it serves.

MPD recruits are some of the most educated entering law enforcement, with the majority of new hires having bachelor’s degrees. Recruits come with backgrounds in a wide array of academic fields as MPD leaders realize these candidates bring valuable perspectives and soft skills needed to be effective police officers, such as empathy, problem solving and strong communication skills. Read More

1967 Calvert Street, NW

Thanks to Pierce for sending: “Any idea what’s going on at Mama Ayesha’s?”

Anyone know what show was filming?

For those not familiar with Mama Ayesha’s:

“Proudly serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Washington, D.C. since 1960. Read More

You don’t rent movies from Blockbuster anymore. You don’t do your taxes by hand. So why are you wasting hours driving, shuttling, or drinking bad coffee in stuffy waiting rooms to take care of your car?

CarCare To Go is the new car repair service that delivers trust and transparency, plus free valet pick-up and delivery from your home or office. Maintenance, repair and detailing for all makes is now as easy as ordering groceries online.

Don’t just take our word for how life-changing this service is. You can see all our reviews here. Here’s a recent favorite:”Great service — It’s like the easy button. This is just what you want these days.” –Alan, Bethesda

We have a special offer this month — Take $25 off any service with coupon code POP25. No minimum spend and the valet is free.

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333 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Thanks to Dan for sending: “Roland’s on Capitol Hill closing.” Read More