1701 Gales Street, NE
Thursday, July 23, 2026
2pm
From DPR:
“We invite you to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Rosedale outdoor pool. Be one of the first to make a splash!”
From the Mayor’s Office: (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
“Dear PoPville,
Pepco. This is for my one bedroom apartment upstairs. Just as bad for the apartment downstairs.”
What is a “normal” bill for a one bedroom apartment during past summers?
2100 Block of N Street, NW
Thanks to David for sending these amazing photos from last night’s (6:30pm Wednesday) Pepco electrical substation explosion in West End: (more…)
Thanks to Z. for sending: “Saw what appears to be a coyote with mange in Klingle Valley Park / Washington International School grounds.” (more…)
13th and U Street, NW
I keep forgetting to share this Georgetown Valet closure. Thanks to all who messaged us. Here’s the farewell note: (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
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From a press release:
“On October 10th, 2026, from 12pm to 6pm, Snallygaster is back for its 14th year as a rollicking tribute to the wonderful world of craft beer. With a mind-boggling selection of 450 highly sought-after brews from 175 of the finest American and international producers, along with a wide array of local food vendors and two stages of live music, Snallygaster is the biggest beer festival on the East Coast. As impressive as the offering is the setting: for one day only, Snallygaster will descend on the heart of Downtown Washington, D.C. to take over four city blocks between 3rd and 7th Streets on Pennsylvania Avenue. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a robbery that occurred in Northwest.
On Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 5:02 p.m., Third District officers were flagged down by an adult male victim in the 1000 block of U Street, Northwest, for a suspect who swung a knife at him. The investigation revealed that the suspect snatched the victim’s cell phone, leading to a struggle over the device. After the victim regained possession of his property, (more…)
1200 18th Street, NW photo courtesy The Davis Companies
All the info on the planned 166 units of living space conversion, as well as more on Bistro Français coming to the ground floor, from a press release:
“Boston-based real estate investment, development, and management firm The Davis Companies (Davis) today announced the new name of its office-to-residential conversion development, Dimora Dupont (Dimora). Located in Dupont Circle at 1200 18th Street NW, the property is the latest office-to-residential conversion in the region and will pay homage to its history as the Ring Building through a maintained façade as it is repurposed as top-quality living space.
Derived from the Italian word for home, the name Dimora signifies heritage and intentionality, signaling a deliberate identity transformation. The building’s former office spaces will become a blend of residential, community, and retail spaces to welcome both new residents and existing community members as they engage with the area’s vibrant social scene. In its next chapter, Dimora will build on its history as a fixture in Dupont Circle to bring new energy to the neighborhood as it evolves as a destination for locals and visitors alike. (more…)
Yesterday was a terrible day with reported shootings/shots fired in Petworth and near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park (Ed. Note: An arrest has just been announced for that one, please see below for full release) – sadly there was also another. Readers reported to me last night:
“Shots fired at 2nd and W NW today at 1:53 too. Between Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park.”
and
“Shooting at 2nd & W Street (LeDroit Park / Bloomingdale) at 1:50pm today…sounded like 5 shots.
Also of concern, this is where an elementary school is supposed to open come the first day of school next month (Seaton Elementary).” (more…)