8th and Maryland Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
It looks like an Exotic Wine and Spirits going into the former 7-11 space at 8th and Maryland NE. The name is slightly different but the logo matches Exotic Wine and Liquors, which also has a location near the Home Depot in Brentwood. Anyone have info on the other location?”
From Congresswoman Norton’s Office:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today, on the 131st anniversary of the creation of Rock Creek Park, reintroduced her bill to rename it “Rock Creek National Park,” which would acknowledge the importance of the park for the nation, visitors, tourists, and its central place for District of Columbia residents. Read More
C asked: “Can anyone tell me the purpose of these (photo above) attached to the walls in every wmata platform?”
I recalled a previous conversation where we learned that they were used to measure vibration in stations and Ryan replied: Read More
2811 M Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Afghania says:
“The Establishment will be a full-service, sit-down restaurant offering Afghani cuisine plus Read More
Photo by angela n.
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Friday there were 60,205 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for September 24-26, 2021 includes 566 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 60,772.
The District reported that two additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
• 73-year-old female
• 78-year-old male
Tragically, 1,174 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” Read More
Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. For those curious about past missed connections, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made. Our last MC was made!, alas already married.
“Dear PoPville,
We were biking [Friday] on North 14th street (8:30pm-ish) and both happened to stop at Lyman’s. We struggled to find bike parking and you offered to share your street sign with me. 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 Bao Bao (named after our beloved panda) and he lives in Columbia Heights.”
“Covey @coveysofetch….So not bothered
on 14th St NW (alley) near P street”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, September 26, 2021, in the 800 block of V Street, Northwest.
At approximately 2:25 am, Read More
This rental is located at 911 Columbia Rd NW near 11th Street. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,850 / 3br – 1779ft2 – 3 bed 3.5 bath townhome (2020 fully renovated) (Columbia Heights) Read More
