UPDATE from MPD 10pm:

“Good evening. We are currently investigating a motor vehicle accident in the Adams Morgan area of 18th street. Two MPD officers and a third DC government employee were struck by a vehicle in the 2400 block of 18th St NW. The vehicle then struck another vehicle in the 1800 block of Adams Mill Rd where it became disabled. The operator of the striking vehicle has been detained by responding units.

The 3 victims have been taken to area hospitals in various conditions ranging from serious to critical.

There are major road closures in the area affecting vehicles and pedestrians. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

I assume this is MPD activity, but a couple of helicopters have been circling Adams Morgan most of the morning. Is a criminal on on the loose? I feel like I’m living in a war zone.”

Nowadays I just assume daytime copters are just part of the seemingly general increase we’ve been hearing the last few months. Anyone happen to know more about anything going on in Adams Morgan this morning?



2409 18th Street, NW

From a press release:

“The Cookie Jar DC, DC’s first and only edible cookie dough confectionery, is opening a pop-up shop, indefinitely, in the heart of Adams Morgan, beginning this Thursday, June 8. The shop will sell eight signature flavors of cookie dough. It will be open every evening starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Rise Bakery space at 2409 18th St NW, after the bakery closes each afternoon. (more…)



2640 16th Street, NW Photos courtesy Polish Embassy

From an email:

“Hello neighbors,

As some of you may have noticed, our historic Embassy has taken on a splash of color in recent days. A total of 21 Polish posters now adorn our Embassy fence as part of the “Poland Regained” exhibit created in cooperation with the Poster Museum at Wilanów, the oldest museum of its type in the world. This exhibit was specially prepared in advance of the 100th anniversary of Poland’s rebirth which we will be celebrating in 2018. The posters, dating from the 1890s-1930s, are a visual link to the past and include different motifs including vacation advertisement, sporting events, patriotic appeals and more. Whether you are interested in art, history, or just want to see something unique, we invite you to the intersection of 16th Street and Fuller Street NW to have a look and explore the exhibit. Informational brochure can be found on location. Let us know what you think and tag us in your tweets @PolishEmbassyUS!

Do zobaczenia / see you!

Polish Embassy, Washington, DC”


From an email:

“The Adams Morgan Day Festival planning committee is excited to announce an exclusive Happy Hour event at Johnny Pistolas Mexican Taqueria Bar on Thursday, June 1st from 6 – 8 pm!

Join other local volunteers and Adams Morgan enthusiasts to learn more about the festival, and all the exciting new features in store for this year’s event! Enjoy extended happy hour specials courtesy of Johnny Pistolas, and be a part of DC’s longest running neighborhood festival!

This year’s festival is set to take place on Sunday, September 10th 2017 – so mark your calendars! Make sure to register for free tickets to the upcoming Happy Hour event and to visit www.adamsmorganday2017.com for more festival information!”

Full press release:

“The longest continuously running neighborhood festival in the nation’s capital invites residents and neighbors from across the District and beyond to experience its renowned eclectic culture, creativity, diversity, restaurants and shops of the historic neighborhood. The 2017 Adams Morgan Day celebration will take place Sunday, Sept. 10, from 12 noon to 6 p.m., and will open with a dog parade along two blocks of 18th Street. For the first time in three years, 18th Street will be partly closed for the day to increase vending, live music and entertainment for all ages. Businesses, restaurants, and non-profits will participate along Columbia Road NW and 18th Street NW. (more…)



see interactive map here

From the Adams Morgan listserv:

“Our neighborhood’s most delightful day all year has arrived (if you are reading this on Saturday). Come out in large numbers to shop and love the yard sales, enjoy the business discounts, and rock out to the Hollertown concert at 5PM at 18th/Columbia! More info below.

The Father of the Mother of All Yard Sales

Please come have your world rocked as you enjoy the soothing pleasures brought to you by 35 high-quality, densely-located, funktastic yard sales. (more…)


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