Dupont Circle

“2 workers struck by a large pipe & suffering critical injuries.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Taim Falafel opening next Thursday (9/10) in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“It’s contributing to the rat problem.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

MPD Confirms Shooting in Dupont Circle 6pm

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Two trucks covered in screens circling around Dupont multiple times, 11 pm Tuesday night”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the floors and proximity to Anju and the coming Pupatella

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Anju is located at 1805 18th Street, NW and Pupatella is opening at a few storefronts down at 18th and S St, NW. And now that I think about it, don’t sleep on the Dupont Market at 1807 18th Street, NW either.

This rental is located at 1754 S ST NW near 18th St NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,595 / 1br – 750ft2 – Sun-Filled Dupont Circle Studio Including Utilities (more…)

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