via DC Fire and EMS
From DC Fire and EMS:
“Update crash with entrapment Irving St & Park Pl. NW. #DCsBravest have safely extricated 2 adult females from vehicle. Both being assessed for minor injuries. Vehicle was extremely unstable & required considerable stabilization techniques.” (more…)
1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: The Chipotle north of Dupont Circle closed in January 2021.
Thanks to Paul for sending from the northwest corner of Connecticut and N Street, NW. “Looks very close to opening to me.” (more…)
Photo by OPKINS1
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Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!
Details:
When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM
Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.
Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome
Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.
Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.
Friday there were 55,918 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for September 3-6, 2021 includes 587 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 64 backlogged cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 56,569.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths. However, the data has been updated to report a previously life lost due to COVID-19.
72 year-old female
Tragically, 1,163 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics. (more…)
It was an electrifying start to ArtRave’s 19th season, with a record-breaking attendance of 11,000 people! A huge thanks goes out to our supporters who came out in droves. We also extend our gratitude to the incredibly talented artisans across various artistic disciplines. Finally, a special shout-out to our dedicated staff for curating such a remarkable event and paying attention to every detail that makes ArtRave a unique venue. From fine arts and sculptures to high fashion, wood carving, table making, metalwork, live plants including Bonsai trees, book authorship, gourmet cuisine, and delicious baked goods, there was something for everyone to enjoy!
Join us for our next show on Saturday, April 25th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring music in the park at our Dupont Circle venue located at 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW, at the corner of Connecticut Ave, just steps away from the Dupont Q Street Metro.
Thanks to Brendan for sending: “Yellow pear and cherry tomatoes, cucumber, lemon cucumbers and eggplants grown in Bloomingdale!”
Entries for 2021 are now closed but 2022 will kick off in May. Thanks to all who sent in their great hauls! Great Garden Haul is made possible, ironically, by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.
photo by Bekah Richards
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“Dear PoPville,
I have run into James ( I hope I remember your name!) no less than 10 times in my building. We would run into each other in the elevator, the gym, up on the rooftop, all over the building.
I never built up the courage to exchange information with him, but I promised myself the next time I saw him, I would do so. Well, of course, then I did not run into him again, and I went home to Atlanta for a few months. When I returned, there he was again! (more…)
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“Bonnie Lou,
Scottish terrier”
“This is Latte from Logan Circle–sleeping on the job as usual.”
Beck asked: “I’m a vaccinated school employee and have symptoms and would like to be tested before returning to school Tuesday. Any quick PCR turnaround times? Most are booked and unavailable.”
The early replies: (more…)
This rental is located around 9th and O Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,200 / 2br – 1000ft2 – See it today! Light filled Logan/Shaw 2 BR (O St NW and 10th ST NW) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Can anyone recommend a contractor to replace an entryway door in the Capitol Hill Historic District? The wood door on our 1967 row house has seen better days. We’ve had a few contractors come out to give estimates–some are totally unaware of the historic preservation review part of the permit process and others are completely discouraged by it. (more…)