Thanks to for sending: “Warning to would-be Hyundai thieves”
‘USB to steal won’t work! Car has the software security update. See decal in window‘
Author: Prince Of Petworth
Thanks to Andrew for sending:
“Los Cinco Tacos has soft opened next to Capo Deli. Eventually they will be open until 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays (like Capo Deli.) Hard open is Friday” (more…)
3100 14th Street, NW
A tipster reported to me last month: “Burlington is taking over the Bed Bath and Beyond Space in Columbia Heights — they won the rights in a real estate bankruptcy auction.” (more…)
C. sends above from U Street/Dupont: “Smashed rear window and all four tires gone”
Thanks to J. for sending above from 11th and T Street, NW: (more…)
photo by Charlie
City Administrator Kevin Donahue writes: “PepcoConnect, DDOTDC, DCDPW teams worked overnight to clear downed trees & repair power lines: (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to L. for sending: “Looks like the Blue Bottle in Midtown Center is reopening! They still have branded gear in store” (more…)
photo by Ron Cohn
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What a crazy storm.
From the National Zoo: “The National Zoo will be closed Sunday, July 30 due to storm cleanup.”
Thanks to all who messaged – here’s but a sampling of the damage: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
he scene on the 3600 block of 14th St NW in Columbia Heights (between Perry Pl and Spring Rd). I have not heard yet what happened. A passerby asked one of the police officers and the response was simply: “car accident.” The block has been shut down to traffic since at least 0800 this morning, Saturday 29 July, 2023. As of 1015 they have opened the sidewalk on the west side of the street to pedestrians.
There is at least one bicycle in a heavily damaged state. A person’s shoe remains behind near the bicycle in the road. (more…)
From a press release:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce an immersive celebration of youth and learning: Kids World debuts at Franklin Park for three fun-filled days: Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July 30. This action-packed weekend will be free and open to all and will feature a variety of creative pop-ups, hands-on activities, playful installations, and more to entertain and educate young visitors and their families. Attendees can expect to dive into the worlds of literacy, health and fitness, creativity, science and nature, and entrepreneurship. (more…)