
11th and Kenyon Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Broken water main at the corner of 11th and Kenyon NW. We reported to DC water on Saturday, and I know other neighbors have as well. (more…)

11th and Kenyon Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Broken water main at the corner of 11th and Kenyon NW. We reported to DC water on Saturday, and I know other neighbors have as well. (more…)

3200 block of Mt Pleasant Street, NW
M Bachand shares with us from Mount Pleasant: “Even the rats have had enough.”
To get the unpleasant out in one post…
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you have any insight into this crazy situation we are having on our block in NoMa.
It looks like someone, likely a neighbor, is actively trying to get more rats on the block. As in not just being sloppy, but going out of their way to go into other peoples’ trash cans, rip open their garbage bags, and throw the garbage on the ground. (more…)

1300 block of Florida Ave, NW
Lots of chatter from folks lamenting the sight of dog excrement around town.
My take:
This happens after every snow storm. Hell some despicable folks don’t pick up after their pets in any weather. I believe the dog crap is just more noticeable contrasting on the white snow. Some people are just jerks in any season. Having said that, there are also currently trash cans overflowing with poop bags. So pick your poison I guess…

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1750 H Street, NW
Thanks to Dan for sending: “Looks like there’s a Slice & Pie coming into the old Alfa Piehouse spot on H st by 18th St. Will be a welcome addition to the lunch options rotation.” (more…)

photo by Adam Fagen
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to give another good neighbor shoutout— approached the northbound bus stop at 14th and R around 5:30 on Friday. A girl around my age (late twenties or early thirties?) was digging it out with a garden shovel. When I asked her about it, (more…)
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18th and M Street, NW
Ed. Note: The most recent Pret closure (1828 L Street, NW) prior to this one was reported on back in December.
Pret a Manger opened the 18th and M St, NW location back in February 2016. Prior to Pret the space was home to a Caribou coffee.
“18th and M is your local coffee shop, providing a wide variety of breakfast foods, a great selection of homemade sandwiches, and the best organic coffee. So, whether you’re looking for coffee near you, or want something fresh for breakfast or lunch, visit our 18th and M store. See our full menu for our delicious range of options.”
Thanks to Benji for sending: (more…)

Thanks to Alexis for sending from the Dupont Metro South Exit 1/31:
“Not sure what was going on here, but Dupont Circle Metro’s not looking too good.” (more…)

photo by Olaf Zerbock
CNN reported:
“The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald Trump said Sunday, a move that comes as the nation’s preeminent arts institution contends with a flood of cancellations.”
Read Trump’s full announcement from Sunday: (more…)

Thanks to Chris for sending this sweet, snowy, Stingray.
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2226 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Sam for sending: “The streatery at Green Zone being dismantled.”
Helluva run… (more…)