1836 18th Street, NW

Ed. Note: Rebellion opened in the former Mum Mum space back in 2014.

Rebellion DC writes:

“Due to the economic hardships placed on our industry and us personally as a business, we can confirm that the difficult decision to close Rebellion DC has been made. Being shut down three separate times due to COVID-19 and a landlord unwilling to work with us on any type of rent reduction and/or deferment has made for an untenable situation. This is the most heartbreaking decision we have ever had to make. We wish the best to others who find themselves in a similar situation during this pandemic, because this sucks. (more…)



16th and Massachusetts Ave, NW photo by Kris Carlson

Kris reports: “Major construction accident at the Australian Embassy. At least one stretcher and a lot of flashing lights”


Photo by DC Fire & EMS

“MPD reports westbound 1600 Block of Massachusetts Avenue NW is closed due to fire department activity. Please use an alternate route.”

DC Fire & EMS reported around 8:30am:

“Update construction accident 16th St. & Mass. Ave NW. 2 workers struck by a large pipe & suffering critical injuries. Both are being carried out of excavation by #DCsBravest and will be transported to trauma facility.” (more…)



1514 Connecticut Ave, NW

UPDATE from Taim: “On Wednesday, September 9th, Taïm will be selling its’ award winning and made from scratch pitas, bowls or salads for just $5 with 100% of the proceeds going to the Dupont Circle Farmers Market – one of the oldest and largest urban farmers market in the US which happens every Sunday right behind the
restaurant. The fundraiser will run from 11a to 8p and entrees are available for dine in or carry out that day.”

Back in July we reported that a Taim Falafel would be opening in the former BGR the burger joint space. We got an opening date: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

What’s up with the tenant in the Barclay Apartment building at 16th and Corcoran St, NW? Someone throws popcorn out, I suppose to feed the birds and squirrels. It’s contributing to the rat problem. I have left messages with the building with no response. #stopthepopcorn It happens regularly. I work evenings and night shifts sometimes and at night it definitely attracts rats. I took this picture a few night ago. (more…)



Photo by Iliana around 6:16pm

From MPD:

“Shooting at the intersection of Dupont Circle N.W. and New Hampshire Avenue N.W. Lookout for: a B/M wearing all dark clothing last seen northbound on New Hampshire Avenue N.W.” (more…)


UPDATE: This is a Jenny Holzer project.

Ami reports: “No logo, no party or sponsor affiliation. Circled empty Dupont Circle for a while, with a professional photographer in the circle taking photos of them. One other slogan I did not photograph was “covid presidency”. Anyone have any idea who they are?” (more…)


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