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“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to warn the other young women of the Dupont Circle/ lower AdMo area (approx. New Hampshire and Riggs) of a man that assaulted me, and other women in the area over the weekend.

He came up from behind me on foot, grabbed my butt, tried to grab under my jacket, feeling around for my belt line/waist area. It lasted all of about 45 seconds before I started screaming loud enough that people noticed and he walking off by foot. (more…)



2475 18th Street, NW

Update on the D Light Cafe fire from DC Fire and EMS:

“#DCsBravest Fire investigation Unit has made an arrest related to an incendiary fire Jan. 27 at 1875 18th St. NW, a commercial establishment. A joint investigation with @DCPoliceDept led to the identification of the subject, who is charged with arson.

#DCsBravest thank the community for assistance with information that led to the identification of this individual. Arson is a dangerous crime that can cause serious injuries and death, as well as major property damage.”

Ed. Note: Thanks to all who contributed to their fundraiser.



3:22pm 1600 block Columbia Rd NW photo by Brennan

DC Fire & EMS reported around 3:30pm: “Working Fire 1600 block Columbia Rd NW. Fire top floor 8 story apartment building. 1 burn victim & 2nd injured individual. Fire knocked down. Checking for extension.”

“Update working Fire 1600 block Columbia Rd NW. 1 adult burn victim being transported with serious injuries. #DCsBravest have the fire under control. Investigators on scene.” (more…)



photo by DCbmyers

“Dear PoPville,

Writing to send out some thanks into the world to a bicyclist who helped un-strand me from Adams Morgan Sunday morning! Something about the cold made my bike lock jam while I was out and about Saturday night, and upon returning to try to rescue it on Sunday morning I still couldn’t get the lock to budge, after which my phone promptly died. (more…)


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