photo by Diane Krauthamer

From the Mayor’s Office:

“In advance of the expected snowfall, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting 5-9 inches of snow mixture in the District, starting Sunday night between 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. Heaviest snowfall is expected from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6, (more…)



photo by John Goucher

“Dear PoPville,

This will be our first winter in DC with a toddler and I’m wondering where we are taking little ones on the weekends. Looking for spots (ideally in the city) that are kid-friendly, have space enough for toddlers on the move, and have food and drinks for the adults. Bonus points for outdoor heaters and TVs!”


“Dear PoPville,

I have a 5 year old son with special needs. We had his IEP meeting August 9th where he was switched from a general classroom to a special education classroom. We were told that DC would be in touch with telling us his placement of school, since our local neighborhood school does not have special ed classrooms. Today is 8/29, the 4th day of school – and my kiddo still does not have a placement. (more…)


From an email:

“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the place management organization that oversees 140 blocks of the downtown area, today announced the return of Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families. On July 27 and July 28, Franklin Park and “I Street” will be completely transformed, hosting 30 immersive activations that promote literacy, performing arts, health and fitness, creativity, science, nature, entrepreneurship and more. (more…)



“from the 2007 BIG DRAW at the Museum, also featuring author/illustrator David Macaulay. courtesy of the National Building Museum”

From the National Building Museum:

“The National Building Museum hosts BIG DRAW, a free day-long festival that invites visitors to discover the world we design and build through drawing. (more…)



photo by Ben Crosbie

“Dear PoPville,

It sucks to live in a society where O feel compelled to suggest a post on this, but since I figure it’s better to be prepared than end up sorry — can a reader recommend a local class that teaches ‘tween and teenaged kids about, eg, best practices & “street smarts” for personal safety (in public, in interactions with known adults and also unfamiliar kids) and some practical self-defense practices? (more…)


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