“Dear PoPville,

We stripped the paint off our 100 year old house and repointed. However, once the paint was removed, we discovered what looks like concrete smeared all over the bricks. Our masons used muric acid and a brush, and tried to power wash the concrete off using a little bit of pressure, but they claim they can’t get the concrete off further. They say that power washing with more pressure will damage the bricks, and sanding the bricks or chiseling the bricks will break them. Read More

This rental is located on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,100 / 1br – 650ft2 – FIRST MONTH FREE & 2ND MONTH HALF OFF!! Right on 18th Street! (Adams Morgan) Read More

Screenshot from Trailer (below)

Thanks to Kevin for sending:

“I live near the Coupe so spoke to one of the crew guys that were there back when they were filming a couple of months back. He mentioned the movie would be called The Christmas Lottery and I found this trailer searching for it today, thought I’d share: Read More

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know of any neighborhoods in DC that do over the top Christmas lights? I was thinking it could be a fun driving activity.”

2052 West Virginia Avenue, NE. Photo by Atlas Brew Works

From a press release:

“Solar-powered craft brewery, Atlas Brew Works is excited to debut its much-anticipated winter patio just in time for colder weather. Atlas’ Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room has outfitted its patio with firepits and cozy couches so guests can continue to drink their beers comfortably outdoors. Navy Yard residents will have similar views soon as Atlas Half Street Brewery & Tap Room will add electric heaters to its expansive patio in the coming weeks. Read More

414 K Street, NW

Thanks to Dylan for sending the good word about Toscana Market opening in Mount Vernon Square. “Benvenuti to the First Italian Alimentare in DC” Read More

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard any news on the 2021 VPP program (Visitor Parking Pass)? I think they usually start registration by now.”

Ed. Note: Been starting to get a few queries about this, I’ve emailed DDOT and will update when I hear back but I assume that because we are still in Phase Two, with most parking restrictions suspended, things have been pushed back. When registration does go live, I’ll be sure to do a new post.

Update From DDOT: “Changes are coming to the Visitor Parking Pass program for 2021! In the meantime, please keep your 2020 pass if you have one.”

Oh, the anticipation.

3114 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

Catherine asks: “Am I the last to know that Pleasant Nail Spa is closing? Also: is Pleasant Nail Spa closing?”

Unfortunately their website and phone are no longer active. Happier days via Facebook: Read More

Yesterday there were 21,552 total positives.

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From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, November 30, 2020 includes 133 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 21,685.

The District reported that five additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.

· 50-year-old male
· 74-year-old female
· 75-year-old female
· 75-year-old female
· 78-year-old male

Tragically, 685 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” Read More

Photo by Jared Stern

Thanks to Jared for sharing:

“Spotted near the new Safeway. The Latin translates to “Wash Your Hands and Keep Your Social Distance.” Not sure why the mascot is an aardvark.”

Ed. Note: It’s a pangolin “which is where covid is thought to have originated.” h/t Quarantine survivor (so far)