Next to the Milkening, this is the most intense time of any winter storm. Gird your loins and prepare for battle because things are about to kick up a notch. And may the odds be ever in your favor.
I’m sure we can all agree…
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
1658 Columbia Road, NW in brighter days back in 2014
Potter’s House shares on their IG:
“We are devastated by this development, and know that this space has been a pillar for our neighbors and friends for over 65 years. We only hope to re-open PHDC as an independent, self-funded organization dedicated to serving others and creating space for everyone to feel welcomed. It has been our privilege to work for this organization, and we love you all.”
For those not familiar with Potter’s House, located at 1658 Columbia Road NW, some history on them here and here.
Oh yikes, thanks to all who passed on from Potter’s House:
“Important Update on the Operation of The Potter’s House DC
Please see the below statement regarding the immediate closure of The Potter’s House DC for the foreseeable future. Please also note that any communications received between January 7th and January 27th were not sent by PHDC staff, nor are they aware of what those communications entailed.
To our community,
Due to recent and unforeseen circumstances, The Potter’s House DC (PHDC) will be closed until further notice. This closure includes the cafe and bookstore’s normal operating hours, as well as all public and private events at PHDC.
As many of you may know, we scheduled a temporary break during the month of January to update many of our administrative systems, train our staff with updated guidance, and hire additional staff to help us expand our ability to operate sustainably as a nonprofit organization. When we came to work on January 1, 2026, we fully believed that this plan would be put into action. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control and additional challenges we were unaware of, PHDC no longer has access to the necessary funds to continue operation at this time. (more…)
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From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today that she will retire at the end of this term.
“I’ve had the privilege of representing the District of Columbia in Congress since 1991. Time and again, D.C. residents entrusted me to fight for them at the federal level, and I have not yielded,” Norton said. “With fire in my soul and the facts on my side, I have raised hell about the injustice of denying 700,000 taxpaying Americans the same rights given to residents of the states for 33 years.
“The privilege of public service is inseparable from the responsibility to recognize when it’s time to lift up the next generation of leaders. For D.C., that time has come. With pride in all we have accomplished together, with the deepest gratitude to the people of D.C., and with great confidence in the next generation, I announced today that I will retire at the end of this term.”
Norton’s unrelenting advocacy has produced prolific and transformative results for the District. Her major legislative accomplishments include (more…)
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Kevin reports on road conditions and traffic conditions: “in downtown DC are actually quite bad for commuting by car. As an illustration, Mass Ave south of Sheridan Circle has only two narrow lanes carved out in either direction and at times there is still packed snow or ice on the entire surface. All of the numbered streets between the Dupont region and K Street are bad to very bad. (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
Johnny’s opened up in the former Bad Saint space back in 2023. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Thanks to all who passed on the note from Johnny’s All American Bar:
“Johnny’s All American — the first and original “fancy dive” bar — is closing at this location, effective immediately.
“And to the regulars — the real ones — let me say this the right way: you are some of the best people I’ve ever had the honor of serving. You saw the work. You understood what this was. You appreciated it. And I appreciated you right back — every tip, every laugh, every handshake, every “good to see you,” every time you brought someone new in and said, this is my place. You didn’t just support a bar. You gave me proof that the sacrifice meant something.”
What you can do: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
This car has been blocking the alley off 18th and Q Street, NW for 24 hours blocking all traffic through the alley. Note says tow truck is coming but zero other information. (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “On Saturday my wife Maddy got a great picture of this Cooper’s hawk that usually hangs out above the alley behind 8th and Taylor NW. It hit our window and was a little stunned, but shook it off after a few minutes and got back to work!”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks as always to realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this monthly list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
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From OPM:
“Washington, DC Area
Applies to: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Status: Office Closure
Federal Offices in the Washington, DC area are Closed. Maximum Telework is in effect.
Telework Employees are expected to work. Generally, telework employees may not receive weather and safety leave.
Remote Workers are expected to work. Generally, remote workers may not receive weather and safety leave.
Non-Telework Employees generally will be granted weather and safety leave for the number of hours they were scheduled to work. However, weather and safety leave will not be granted to employees who are on official travel outside of the duty station or on an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) day off or other non-workday.
Emergency Employees are expected to report to their worksite unless otherwise directed by their agencies.
Employees on Preapproved Leave (paid or unpaid) or other paid time off generally should continue to be charged leave or other paid time off and should not receive weather and safety leave.”
From WMATA:
“Due to ongoing weather impacts and road conditions across the region, Metro will suspend all Metro Bus service at midnight tonight. No overnight bus service will be available.
Metro will operate modified service on Tuesday, Jan. 27, continuing to assess conditions throughout the day and expand service as safety allows.
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, service is planned as follows: (more…)