Rant/Revel


photo by Victoria Pickering

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You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Crime


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 2:08 pm, Fourth District officers responded to the intersection of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue, NW, for a report of a traffic crash. Upon arrival, officers located two adult females, one unconscious but breathing, one unconscious and not breathing. One adult female was pronounced dead on the scene, (more…)


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Holiday


Joe Brotherton Trio, credit St. Vincent Wine

From an email:

“What: Third Annual Lundi Gras Party!!!

When: Monday, February 16, 5 – 10 PM

Transport yourself to New Orleans for the evening, with Cajun food, Mardi Gras beads and hurricanes and brassy funky music from the Joe Brotherton Trio.

$20 per guest + tax includes (more…)


Event

Every first Sunday of the month shoppers will be able to browse Logan Circle’s newest monthly creative and vintage market. Logan Circle Main Street, in partnership with K-Bird, Barrel House Cafe & Bar, and Emily of LOVERS Plant Studio & Wares, host a monthly outdoor market designed to bring together local artists, makers, small businesses, and neighbors in the heart of the Logan Circle community.

The next market will be Sunday June 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM along P Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW, including the exterior of K-Bird and the northern exterior of Barrel House Cafe & Bar.


Penn Quarter

“Dear PoPville,

I think I had an encounter (Thursday) with “coffee guy,” the one who approaches women pretending to be from somewhere else, asks about coffee places, then tries to pressure you into a coffee date.

I was leaving my office and he approached me at the intersection of 10th and G NW. He asked me where Tatte was, because I “look like the kind of person with the swagger to go there.” (more…)


Bloomingdale

“Dear PoPville,

In Brookland this has been our view for the past week now, it’s getting absurd. Car owner leaves for hours on end with this spot saver in place. And spot saver has only grown over time, more items have been added over time. Started off with just one red block.”

and

“Dear PoPville,

The parking wars have gotten out of hand! Last night I saw a woman essentially reburying a car in the snow (in Bloomingdale.) And this wasn’t just simply kicking some snow under the tires then driving away. She used a shovel. And when she was done with the shovel, she started moving large blocks of ice with her hands and wedging them under the car. I don’t need to tell anyone here how disgusting the snow and ice is these days to be picking up with your hands. And this was no quick act. This went on for almost half an hour! All the while her car sitting in the street with its hazard lights on. (more…)


coffee


Photo by Kris Connor/Prim’s Cafe

From a press release:

Prim’s Cafe, a cozy neighborhood cafe inspired by legacy, love and community, will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

To mark the occasion, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary single rose from Psalm + Petal Co. Luxe Flower Bar, which will also be on site offering curated bouquets for last-minute Valentine’s Day gifting. Prim’s Cafe will debut a (more…)


Logan Circle


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in multiple retail thefts that occurred in the 1700 block of 14th Street, Northwest.

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 11:03 a.m., a group of approximately 7 masked suspects entered a store in the 1700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The suspects snatched multiple items in a “flash mob” style before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. (more…)