Thanks to all who messaged and sent photos from the scene.

From DC Fire and EMS around 12:30pm: “Box Alarm: 1500 Block of 17th St NW – Small fire in commercial establishment extinguished quickly by #DCsBravest. No extension to adjacent properties and no injuries.”

Duke’s Grocery responded: “Thank you @dcfireems for your rapid response. We are so grateful. Due to your prompt action, there were no injuries and very limited damage. Back open in a few days.” (more…)



photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

“Dear PoPville,

I was approached yesterday (Monday) around 4:30pm at 17th and P street with the same scam you’ve reported on before – A young guy saying “my wife is over there, we live in that tan building, just moved here a few days ago and are GW law students….locked our keys, phones, wallet and everything in the car…..just $45 short to call a locksmith…willing to give collateral if you help me out” (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

This might sound totally weird, but I hoped others might have information that could help! A few months ago, I was grabbing a coffee at Java House on 17th — I was in there with one other customer, who was doing finger guns and kicking their knees up. I didn’t think much of it until I realized they’d locked eyes with me and seemed to be threatening me in some way. I looked away, but as this person walked across the cafe to leave, they ran straight into me, knocking me off balance. (It was clearly intentional — we were the only two people inside, and this was out of view of the folks working behind the counter.) It weirded me out, but I left quickly and got out of there.

Fast forward to earlier this week, (more…)


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