photo by blossombittie

Fear not, in this regard, the NPS has previously written:

“This type of cherry tree (Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis) regularly displays pinkish white blossoms during warm periods in the fall & winter months. They’ll bloom again in the spring. See them now on the Washington Monument grounds.”

As for today’s temps hitting 80 degrees later, not sure how normal that is…


Ed. Note: NPS donates hundreds of pounds of venison to DC Central Kitchen.

From the National Park Service:

“The National Park Service must balance the needs of all animals and plants in Rock Creek Park. Research has shown that vegetation damage occurs when deer populations exceed 20 per square mile. Reducing the deer population is needed to allow regeneration in a healthy, diverse forest that supports native vegetation and wildlife, including deer. The National Park Service uses an adaptive management approach that is flexible based on how deer and vegetation populations respond. Since 2013, when NPS began reducing the deer population in Rock Creek Park, the park’s tree seedling density has more than doubled.

Without continued management, deer populations would quickly rebound and eat nearly all tree seedlings and other plants before they could grow. (more…)



photo by Matt Brown

Matt shared last night: “CVS this is a FIRE HAZARD you have boarded up the FIRE EXIT of my residential building at 2125 14th St NW (north side) Washington DC and installed a lock from the OUTSIDE. If there is a fire we’re all in danger”

DC Fire and EMS responded: (more…)



photo by Ed Carley

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

Follow PoPville on Instagram here, on X/Twitter here, on Facebook here and on Threads here. Sign up for our free daily email summaries here. Please email tips and questions to [email protected]

Get the inside, inside scoop and help PoPville’s long term viability by joining our Patreon here. Thanks!


From our friends at Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW):

“Election Watch Party Tuesday, Nov 5th. 7pm, upstairs! First go #vote then come #drink We will stay open later than usual to watch as the polls close.

FIRST: GO VOTE!!!!
NEXT: COME WATCH!!
THEN: CELEBRATE (🤞)”


View More Stories