“Dear PoPville,
What is this? This device appeared recently on military road as it crosses rock creek park. Is it a speed camera? Seems to have multiple lenses on all sides.”
1610 U Street, NW
From an email: “We’ve got our fifth anniversary party this weekend, $5 shots of Jameson all weekend, would love to see all our friends.
Also, we will be throwing a fundraiser this Sunday for Afghan allies resettlement with Lutheran Social Services: (more…)
Thanks to Tyler for sending from Petworth. (more…)
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026
With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)
From a press release:
“Organizers of the National Cannabis Festival are pleased to announce the return of the largest ticketed cannabis event on the east coast to RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, DC on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The festival’s music lineup includes performances by Method Man & Redman, Young M.A, Backyard Band, Antibalas, The Archives, DJ Farrah Flosscet, and Lee, Blackwood & Graham.
COVID-19 SAFETY (more…)
Electronics Recycling & Take-it-Apart Day!
Join us for a special day of free* electronics recycling and hands-on exploration!
2009 8th Street, NW (just off Florida Ave)
Thanks to Chris for sending: “J Linea residents received the below email confirming it is CVS moving into the empty retail space on the first floor of the building at 8th & Florida. (more…)
Join us for a day filled with celebration, performances, and activations to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
🎉 It’s time! Northeast DC’s favorite Cinco de Mayo celebration returns to Bryant Street Market! 🇲🇽
Photo by John M
From AlertDC: “US Air Force reports a flyover in the NCR consisting of 2 military aircraft at Arlington National Cemetery on August 26th, 2021 at 11:05AM.”
1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R photo by Jeffrey Burka
Thanks to Samantha and Sharon for passing on from Shaw Dog Park:
“We are excited to share that this Saturday (8/28), alongside the 11:30 am Banneker HS Community Celebration, (more…)
5463 Wisconsin Ave towards Western Ave
Thanks to Johnny for passing on from Amazon Fresh:
“Your new Amazon Fresh grocery store is opening August 26 in Chevy Chase (more…)
Photo by Jim Havard
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12th and H Street, NE
A reader reports: “Happened around 3:30pm between 11th & 12th. 10-15 shots fired.”
Update from MPD:
“ALERT: Shooting in the 1100 block of H Street NE. (more…)