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“Seriously!?!?!”

Published August 10, 2021 at 1:05PM

26th and P Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Not only have the “dog people” taken over and destroyed the lower field in Rose Park but they are now doing the same to the baseball field that they just spent almost a year redoing. (more…)

Today in Hawks around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 9, 2021 at 11:05AM

Thanks to Monica for sending from West End: “I mean who doesn’t want pizza for dinner on a statute?!”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

#Hawks around Town

Cabbque Saturday, Dumpster Fire(s) Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 9, 2021 at 10:05AM

Thanks to Jim and John for sending from 10th Street, NW between U and V on Saturday. And thanks to David for sending from next to 9:30 Club on Sunday. (more…)

#car b que

Photos (and bonkers video) from the storm and after

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 27, 2021 at 9:15AM | Updated July 27, 2021 at 9:42AM

I try not to say this too often but storm’s coming. I think.

— PoPville (@PoPville) July 26, 2021

Thanks to all who messaged us with photos and video clips.

The storm:

Shankar reported: “Measured outside our house. Over 2.1 inches in about 20 minutes in Petworth”

The video from the still above of the structure falling off the roof is bananas: (more…)

Pure Poetry

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 26, 2021 at 3:45PM

Photo by Allison Norris

Thanks to Allison for capturing and sharing this beauty:

“Is this the last Christmas tree in Washington? Spotted in NoMa.”

Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.

#last christmas tree in town

Today* in Corgis* around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 23, 2021 at 9:45AM

Thanks to Brenda for sending from Union Station: “I think I fell in love.”

*Not today, not a corgi. This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series starting with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

#corgis around town

Powerful Photos from 14th Street Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 23, 2021 at 9:15AM

photo by @billyhoag1 (more…)

So. How Bout That Storm? A Recap

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 2, 2021 at 9:15AM | Updated July 2, 2021 at 9:32AM

photo from Dupont by Abhi

I’m not saying I predicted this. But I’m not saying I didn’t predict this either:

Oh a hard rain’s gonna fall. I think

— PoPville (@PoPville) July 1, 2021

“Tons of debris on the Mall between the Washington Monument and Museum of African American History and Culture.” Sent by a reader at 9:27pm

Many received the following warning:

“The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for The central District of Columbia is in effect until 9:30 PM.

Hazard: Tornado

Source: Radar indicated rotation.
Impact: For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near Crystal City around 905 PM EDT.
Nationals Park, Reagan National Airport, Gallaudet University, Anacostia and US Capitol around 910 PM EDT.
RFK Stadium, Oxon Hill and Kenilworth around 9:15 PM EDT.
Coral Hills, Camp Springs, Walker Mill, Temple Hills, Marlow Heights, Seat Pleasant and Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village around 920 PM EDT.”

A photo and video recap of what you saw: (more…)