Update from AlertDC 9:21am: “The District’s Office of Unified Communications reports this morning’s issue with 911 service is resolved. Please call 911 if you have an emergency.”
From AlertDC:
“The OUC is aware that some 911 calls in DC are not being connected to call takers or being dropped upon being answered. If you are unable to get through on 911 please dial 202-265-9100 to be connected to a 911 call taker.”
At 7:41am from the Office of Unified Communications: (more…)
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A reader reports around 3:35pm: “Any news on what this fire might be?”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 3400 block Benning Rd NE. Large transformer on fire at Pepco plant.”
Update from DC Fire and EMS 5:25pm: “Update Hazmat Box Alarm 3400 Benning Rd NE transformer fire @PepcoConnect facility. An attack on the fire has commenced.”
photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update from DC Fire and EMS: (more…)
1723 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Subject says it all. A dozen DEA agents and MPD (one carrying a battering ram) just strolled in to Chocolate City and have the place on lockdown. Interviewing employees and rolled a case in, presumably to collect evidence. (more…)
Thanks to Ruben for sending this great shot from:
“Went hiking in Austria, in the Tyrolean Alps. This is near Kanisfluh, one of the most beautiful mountains/valleys in the region. It’s full of ibexes and roving cattle with giant bells around their neck. This shirt has now summited the Alps in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria!”
If you get a photo with any of your shirt/merch on your travels – please send a photo with where you went to my email at [email protected] thanks!
Photo by Adam Fagen
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday (9-9) I met a big commanders fan at Dalia’s falafel in Bethesda. We chatted about (more…)
1835 14th Street, NW
This morning we broke the news about Buffalo Billiards coming back to DC on 14th Street in the old Source Theatre space. Now we got all the details from the owners:
“At a time when many restaurants and nightlife venues are scaling back or closing, one of Washington’s most beloved establishments is making a confident return. Buffalo Billiards, the iconic bar and entertainment venue that served the city for 25 years in Dupont Circle, will reopen in Spring 2026 at 1835 14th Street NW. (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
You can read the original reader’s report here.
From MPD’s Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, Tom Lynch:
“On Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 2:58 p.m., Third District officers were flagged down at the intersection of 17th and S Streets NW in reference to a hit and run. Officers canvassed for the suspect vehicle, located it, and performed a traffic stop. Ultimately, the driver was placed under arrest for Counterfeit Tags. During the on-scene investigation, officers determined a passenger in the vehicle was the driver at the time of the hit and run. Officers have applied for an arrest warrant for the passenger in reference to the hit and run. (more…)
1626 Street, NW
You can see their menu at the Wonder (Food Hall) here.
A liquor license application for Detroit Brick Pizza Co. says:
“New Class “C” Tavern with a Seat Capacity of 150, Total Occupancy Load of 250, and a Sidewalk Café with 15 Seats, Total Load of 30. (more…)
1345 4th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Back in 2023 we saw some development notices at the former motel 6 space in Union Market.. (more…)