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UPDATE: “All visible fire extinguished” – 2 Alarm Fire at 3 story row house Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth


photos by laura carlson

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Update 2 Alarm fire Unit block Seaton Pl. NW. All visible fire extinguished. Opening up and extinguishing hotspots. Extension to adjacent attached home halted. Anticipating several displacements. Still no injuries reported.

Update 2 Alarm fire unit block Seaton Pl. NW. Attacking fire all floors via interior and working to cut off extension via attics. Still fire in attic and roof of original fire building.”

“Aprox 25 units and 120 personnel on scene. 2 more engines & 2 trucks requested. No initial reports of injuries.” (more…)

“Recently, (well for the last 5 months), my recycling has just stopped being picked up and I have experienced one of the most jaw-dropping runarounds I have ever experienced”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

With Mayor Bowser’s twelfth year in office rapidly approaching, I wanted to see how the POPville readers see the “response to their issues” from her Office of Constituent Relations and Services (MOCRS)? And if they, too, have seen a decline in the service that was specifically set up as the “avenue of last resort” to solve our dat-to-day issues

Recently, (well for the last 5 months), my recycling has just stopped being picked up and I have experienced one of the most jaw-dropping runarounds I have ever experienced in my almost 3 decades of living in DC. I will start this with I live on a street where the majority of my neighbors have “alley access” (I do not) meaning my weekly trash and recycling pick-up is in front of my house, it has been missed many times over the years…early on in her terms, a 311 request or call to the DPW helpline did the trick but right around the beginning of this year all avenues to get this issue dealt with seem to have gone “cold”.

Since January, (more…)

“Bloomingdale Community Day May 17 (Rain date May 18)”

By Prince Of Petworth

“It’s that time of year again, our annual Bloomingdale Community Day is THIS Saturday, May 17 9 am – 3 pm (Rain date May 18)!

It’s the annual fundraiser for the completely community-run Crispus Attucks Park! Come for free kids activities, foods from local restaurants, an adorable dog show, live music, and local vendors!”

Cherry Blossom Market, 25+ Local Vendors, Live Music & Wine Tasting, TONIGHT at Big Bear in Bloomingdale!

By Prince Of Petworth

From Big Bear:

“Cherry Blossom Street Market (1700 1st St, NW)
TODAY, March 28th
4pm-8pm

This year we are expanding our Cherry Market into the street! With over 25 vendors selling everything from vintage clothes and home goods, handmade pottery, vinyl records, artisan chocolate, original art, candles and more!

Complete with Live Music from Amy Reid & free wine tasting with Mahe, come shop for spring time gifts and kick off the Cherry Blossom Season with Big Bear!” (more…)

Permanent Closure of S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave for S Street NW Revitalization Project has Begun!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect a permanent closure of S Street NW between Florida Ave and New Jersey to vehicular traffic beginning March 22, 2025.

S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave – The roadway and parking areas along this segment will be permanently closed to motorists beginning March 22, 2025. Pedestrian access will be maintained and promoted, and bike traffic will have designated bike lanes as planned. (more…)

The Big Bear Holiday Street Market is Today!

By Prince Of Petworth

From Big Bear (100 Block of R Street NW in Bloomingdale):

“BIG BEAR HOLIDAY STREET MARKET – This Friday 12/6!! (4pm-8pm)

We’re bringing back our annual Holiday Artisan Market at Big Bear this Friday, and this year we’re expanding into the street!

Come finish some holiday gift shopping with over 25 local vendors selling everything from vintage clothing, artisan chocolate, Lebanese olive oils, fantasy romance novels, handmade jewelry, pottery, pet gifts, and more. (more…)

“Potential Utility Scammers in Bloomingdale”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Just a heads up to folks, a woman knocked on my door today (Friday) and started asking about my Pepco bill. I was working from home and on a call, so I told her I didn’t have time to talk and closed the door. She had handouts, a vest, clipboard, etc, but the whole thing seemed very suspect to me. (more…)

“Seeking kind couple who helped” man injured in a scooter crash Saturday night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

A friend of mine was involved in a bad crash on the unit block (we think) of R st NW around 9pm Saturday night (11/2) on a scooter. He has little recollection of the accident but knows a kind couple came to his rescue until medics arrived and took him to the hospital with a head injury. He is doing ok, but I figured you may be able to help find the couple that helped so he can thank them? Thank you.”

Ed. Note: If you know/are the couple please email me at [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

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