Update from the NoMa BID: “2 of the 4 lights are temporarily out and being replaced, so it should be illuminated again soon! ”

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone asked about the NOMA station water tower? It hasn’t been lit for a while now. They used to light it up. Thanks!!” (more…)


From the office of the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that District Dogs, a dog daycare, boarding, and grooming business, will be required to make safety and emergency preparedness improvements at all of its DC locations, as well as pay $100,000, in connection with a 2023 flood at one of its facilities that resulted in the death of 10 dogs. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) opened an investigation into whether District Dogs misled customers about the safety of their pets at its Rhode Island Ave location, including concealing and downplaying the known risks from previous floods. As part of a settlement agreement resolving OAG’s investigation, District Dogs will develop and implement comprehensive emergency response and evacuation procedures for each of its DC locations, train all DC staff on emergency response procedures, obtain risk management certification, and keep its Rhode Island Ave location permanently closed. (more…)



via DowntownDC BID

About an hour ago we shared the news that the “DC Holiday Market Relocates To Dupont Circle With A New Name & New Features”. Thanks to Braulio for sharing word about the DowntownDC Holiday Market:

“Get ready to be enchanted this holiday season as the DowntownDC BID presents the beloved DowntownDC Holiday Market in the Penn Quarter-Chinatown neighborhood for its 20th anniversary! Exciting news awaits as the holiday market undergoes a rejuvenating transformation under the guidance of our new market operator The Makers Show, renowned for crafting unforgettable market experiences. (more…)



photo by angela n.

From a press release:

“This year’s DC Holiday Market returns with a new name and a new location. Diverse Markets Management in partnership with The Dupont Circle Business Improvement District (BID) will once again host the most successful holiday market in Washington DC – changing its name from “Downtown” to “DC Holiday Market” – and in a new location, the historic Dupont Circle. Located at the 1500 block of 19th Street, NW, the DC Holiday Market will open Friday, November 22, 2024 and run through Sunday, December 15, 2024. This year, visitors can enjoy a new line up of entertainment, unique exhibitors, sweet treats and festive decor and lights throughout the season. (more…)



photo by Fritz Myer

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