via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Looking for some more info about a car crash on Friday evening! Luckily nobody was hurt, but our car got sideswiped by a Washington Gas truck who failed to clear a right turn onto 6th St NW from Florida last night (around 5 pm). (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Apple the Yorkie whose story was shared last Monday is doing fantastic. In just one week, she has blossomed from matted, starving, and unsure into the most confident, bright, and loving dog you’ll ever meet. She wants to be held and snuggled 24/7 (and isn’t shy about vocalizing this desire), she LOVES playing with stuffies (pink sparkly Lamb Chop is her favorite), and she recently discovered that belly rubs are bliss. (more…)
This morning in a bout of frustration I posted on our social media channels:
“Perhaps DC should issue some guidance about what we should do if our trash has STILL not been collected coming on week 3. Should we stack bags next to our cans? You have said collection would be back to normal last Monday. Please be aware that did not happen for all. Please advise us what to do while we wait.”
The City Administrator responds: (more…)
303 7th Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Any intel on the boulangerie moving into the Radici space? They’ve been working on it for seemingly forever. This (above) is essentially how the place has looked for MONTHS. I haven’t been able to see inside since they started work, but I heard they’re gutting the place?”
Good news to share! “We’re still waiting on the final Certificate of Occupancy and then we’re going to be good to go!
Our French bakers are here and ready to start baking for everyone!” (more…)
Thanks to Aubrey for sending Compass Coffee’s closing note posted on 14th Street. (more…)
1400 block Florida Avenue, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the photo above around 2:15am last night: “GIGANTIC fire response.”
via google maps
DC Fire and EMS first reported at 1:52am: (more…)
photo by Eric Sidle
From DC Water last night around 10pm:
“Northbound lanes of 14th St NW, from L St to Thomas Circle, remain closed due to the risk of roadway collapse over an abandoned sewer tunnel. Detours are in place. Closure expected through the end of the week, weather permitting. Thx for your patience.”
“Traffic Advisory: Emergency Lane Closures Due to Risk of Collapse—14th Street NW south of Thomas Circle
February 08, 2026
DC Water is taking emergency measures with the immediate and ongoing closure of all northbound lanes of 14th Street between L Street NW and Thomas Circle, due to the imminent risk of collapse posed by an abandoned, century-old, brick-lined sewer tunnel beneath the roadway. (more…)
photo by angela n.
From WMATA:
“UPDATE: Red Line: No longer single tracking. Customers will experience residual delays in both directions following an earlier cracked rail at Dupont Circle.”
Initial reports starting around 5am: (more…)
3500 Wisconsin Ave, NW
*I’m afraid of the search results, anyone know what PMU is? (more…)
photo by Adrian
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