photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to let you know about a scam that (I am ashamed to say) I fell for on the corner of Corcoran and 17th NW yesterday near Dupont Circle. (more…)
Dupont Circle
“Dear PoPville,
I saw this note on the sidewalk this morning (Willard St. bw 17th and 18th NW), and as a fellow UGA alumna I feel pretty bummed out for the neighbor who had posted it somewhere nearby. (more…)
Thanks to Tony for sending: “Just passing along this note on a mattress on the sidewalk near New Hampshire Ave / T Street NW.” (more…)
Thanks to Jenna for passing on the sad news. Here’s Tabletop’s parting note: (more…)
Connecticut and Florida Ave, NW
Greg sends at 12:25am: “This car just knocked out a whole traffic light” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce two arrests have been made in reference to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, January 24, 2022, in the 1700 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 11:20 am, (more…)
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…)
2100 P Street, NW via IG
From Duck Duck Goose:
“Duck Duck Goose will officially begin brunch service this Saturday. Service will run Saturdays and Sundays from 10-3 at their Dupont location.”
Check out the menu here.
Pretty much exactly how I remember the front bar after one too many one dollar Thursday nights. The front bar anyway… (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…)