“Dear PoPville,
My car was hit by the driver of a white jeep a little after three AM Saturday morning, hit and run. (more…)
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ICYMI: Scroll down this post for “Potomac Conservancy sent a letter to DC Water calling for accountability, answers, and actions in response to the massive Potomac Interceptor sewage spill that began on January 19, 2026 in Cabin John, Maryland.”
“Pumping challenges continue at the damaged Potomac Interceptor. Two pumps clogged w/non-disposable wipes Monday night, causing an overflow & contained on-site. E. coli levels remain elevated at collapse site, downstream levels remain below EPA standards.”
The latest from DC Water:
“UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repair February 10
Highlights: (more…)
ICYMI: On Monday – Has Your Trash Still Not Been Collected? You are not alone. “Our goal is to be fully back to normal this week.”
“Dear PoPville,
My family and I live with the back of our rowhouse facing an alley, where our trash and recycling, alongside many other households’ is supposed to be picked up. We haven’t had trash or recycling pickup in over three weeks, this being a week after the DC government plowed out alley to facilitate trash pickup.
I would be more patient with this, but for the last 3 months or so our recycling has been missed at least every other week. What gives?! The rodent outbreak from this will be epic.”
Last night DC Department of Public Works shared the following note:
“The Department of Public Works continues working to restore full residential trash, recycling, and food waste collections. We recognize some residents are experiencing missed collections, and we understand how frustrating and disruptive the situation is.
To address these delays, DPW has activated seasonal employees as part of a dedicated escalation protocol. This will (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
This fully renovated Petworth rowhome comes with something DC buyers rarely get — a two-car carport: 5319 4th St NW
- Classic Petworth rowhouse, fully renovated
- Rare two-car carport
- Quartz-and-butcher-block chef’s kitchen
- Spa-inspired primary ensuite
- Finished lower level with fireplace
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/7 full + 2 half-bath brand-new Coba Properties build in Observatory Circle, with an elevator to all four levels, a golf-simulator-ready lower level, and a detached two-car garage topped by its own guest suite—all for $5M.
- “Signature loft elements—exposed brick, concrete floors, and soaring ceilings—anchor” this Penn Quarter loft, which delivers “stunning monument views from both the living area and primary bedroom.”
- A “sun-filled three bedroom, 2-bathroom residence” in the Cleveland Park Historic District that “blends timeless architectural charm with thoughtful improvements,” with a solarium overlooking “the community’s lush landscaped gardens and the park.”
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “Row Home in Glover Park” “tucked into one of Glover Park’s most desirable corners,” just “blocks from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway” and “a half-block away” from “quick access to Tenleytown Metro.”
6101 Georgia Ave, NW
In December we broke the crushing news that the ‘Georgia Avenue Thrift Store Plans to Close later this Winter’.
Thanks to Jeff for passing on: “Me and My kids are crushed…..” Georgia Avenue Prime Thrift‘s closing confirmation and sale announcement says: (more…)
Thanks to Hunter for sending: “The 131 M Street NE Parking Lot is Closing. It’s the lot next to Wundergarten. Wonder what will be going in there?” (more…)
Bring the whole family for an evening of food, music, and unbeatable views. Avoid the crowds of the National Mall and give back to your community veterans. Grab a bite from a stacked lineup of local favorites — Capt. Cookie, The Hitching Post, Kona Ice, Timber Pizza, Rocklands BBQ, Tender Rib, Tea Love Boba, and City-State Beer.
Activities & Entertainment:
“Dear PoPville,
The snowcrete pile on Utah Avenue at Nebraska Avenue, NW. A fleet of Bobcats has been busy over the last few days pulling snow from nearby streets and creating this epic snowcrete mountain. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA or Metro) and Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (KRC) today announced their resolution of several ongoing contract disputes regarding, among other things, the 2021 Blue Line derailment of a 7000-series railcar which led to the entire 7000-series fleet being grounded. A multiparty investigation, led by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and that included WMATA and KRC, found that wheel migration in the 7000-series railcars contributed to the derailment. (more…)
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From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11:00AM.”
You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.
3135 M Street, NW
Allbirds opened in the former Ben & Jerry’s space back February in 2020.
Thanks to Todd for sending: “Allbirds on M street in Georgetown has closed. I saw this on Sunday and then read today that Allbird is closing all of its brick and mortar stores.” (more…)
Thanks to Marc for sending from Park View:
“it’s first time i’ve seen any raptor this close and for so long. It sat on that post for about 5 minutes before flying off for a nosh.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.