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“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what the scoop is on the fate of the Rock Creek Tennis Center? I was playing there and learned that the management contract expired on Saturday 2/28 with no new contract in sight. This means that as of Sunday, March 1, all classes and clinics are canceled; coaches and contractors lose their jobs; and court access is suspended. At least that’s what the staff told me. They know nothing about what happens next. Do you?”
“Dear PoPville,
I can confirm that prices have suddenly skyrocketed 2x-5x. I have already paid almost $2000 dollars in 2026. At the pace I’m going (see attached), I’ll be looking at $10,000 this year.
I live alone and pay $250-$350 a month since October 2025, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m watching construction at the Marine Barracks Annex at 7th & L Street SE and when I look up some of the documents, they state there will be a 105 foot entry tower. BUT, the documents reference the Height Limit Act, (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
A car has been parked more than two feet from the curb, blocking our narrow street, for a week and a half. Neighbors have made multiple 311 requests. We have also reached out to (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I found what appears to be a silver wedding ring on the ground of the parking garage in the Washington Square office building (1050 Connecticut Ave.) about a month ago. I worked with building management to try to find the owner but haven’t had any luck, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The snowcrete pile on Utah Avenue at Nebraska Avenue, NW. A fleet of Bobcats has been busy over the last few days pulling snow from nearby streets and creating this epic snowcrete mountain. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share a note of thanks about a truly kind Good Samaritan.
Yesterday afternoon (February 5), my son’s daycare had to be evacuated due to a fire alarm at the Natural History Museum. The teachers acted quickly and heroically, getting all of the children out safely. In the rush, they weren’t able to grab coats, and the kids were left shivering on the Mall while waiting for the all-clear.
During that time, a kind woman drove by, stopped, and asked whether the children needed coats. She happened to have several children’s coats in her trunk that she was planning to donate. Without hesitation, she gave them to the kids to help keep them warm. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
With opening ceremonies on Friday, I’ve been looking for info about which bars and other spots around town will be playing the Winter Olympics, having specials, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I recently adopted two 6-month-old kittens from the Humane Rescue Alliance and need to take them to the vet.
In the past I’d gone to District Vet in Brookland — I liked the convenient (for me) location and the relative ease of parking. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I haven’t seen something like this yet on your blog. On Kenyon near the medical center workers piled a 4-5 feet high pile of snow (from clearing the alleys for the garbage pickup) literally onto the sidewalk on Monday night, (more…)