Dupont Circle - PoPville

Today’s Rental was chosen for all the plants and roof deck

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 2, 2022 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 1601 18th St NW near Q St. NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,500 / 1br – 651ft2 – Dream home! 8th floor – Dupont Circle (Dupont Circle, Washington DC) (more…)

Dupont/Adams Morgan/U Street Scammers are Back (or never left)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 2, 2022 at 9:45AM

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…)

#PSA
#scam

Notes from your Neighbors

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 31, 2022 at 3:35PM

“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…)

#Notes from your neighbor

Notes from your Neighbors

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 28, 2022 at 8:45AM

Thanks to Tony for sending: “Just passing along this note on a mattress on the sidewalk near New Hampshire Ave / T Street NW.” (more…)

#Notes from your neighbor

After 18 Years Tabletop closed in Dupont (still open in Takoma Park) “shop small, shop local.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2022 at 11:35AM

Thanks to Jenna for passing on the sad news. Here’s Tabletop’s parting note: (more…)

Last Night in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2022 at 9:35AM

Connecticut and Florida Ave, NW

Greg sends at 12:25am: “This car just knocked out a whole traffic light” (more…)

13 and 14 year old “arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking (Gun)” near Scott Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 25, 2022 at 9:05AM

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…)

Minor Fire at Duke’s Grocery in Dupont Earlier, “Back open in a few days.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 16, 2022 at 2:15PM

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…)