“Dear PoPville,

Not sure how long this change has been in effect but I’ve seen at least two drivers who didn’t know that Ontario Rd NW in Adams Morgan switched to one way. Big clue for those folks must’ve the missing traffic light signal facing that direction as they waited – and waited – to make a left turn onto Columbia, but by that point they were committed.”


“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone know why the Capital Bikeshare station on 20th St between P and O St NW isn’t working? I haven’t been able to dock or take a bike from this station for over a week, and I’ve seen others have trouble. It doesn’t show up on the app anymore (pic attached), even though there are about 20 bikes there.”

Ed. Note: In happier bikeshare news m. sends us yesterday: (more…)


Thanks to a reader for sending around 7:30pm last night (Wed.) from Chevy Chase, DC:

“I heard a loud noise didn’t know what it was so ignored. Saw red light reflections in window later and then walked out to see the car on the lawn. Tore through fencing, flipped, hit a tree. People are saying it was going very very fast. Hope driver is okay was already sent to hospital when I went outside.” (more…)


Update from NPS:

“The National Park Service (NPS) is taking steps to ensure public safety following the discovery of two sinkholes at the P Street NW ramp to northbound Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. The ramp will remain closed until the sinkholes are fully evaluated and corrective action can be taken. (more…)



photo by Diane Krauthamer

From MPD:

“From Tuesday, August 26, 2025, through Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center will host the 2025 National Homeland Security Conference. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closure that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)


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