Yesterday there were 51,726 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, August 10, 2021 includes 127 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 51,853.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 1,149 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Shortly after 3 PM today, an armed carjacking involving three suspects occurred in the 1400 block of A Street SE. While the initial responding officers were en route, the carjacked vehicle was observed. A vehicle pursuit occurred that ended along the Anacostia River Trail (more…)
Thanks to Beth for sending: “Tomatoes! From Takoma DC. Sungold, Matt’s Wild Cherry, Eva Purple Ball, and Celebrity. And the sole bell pepper.”
Please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Entries will be accepted through Labor Day. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening! Great Garden Haul is made possible, ironically, by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026
Spring (while feeling like summer) is in full bloom across the District, and with 430+ open houses happening citywide this weekend, there’s no better time to lace up your walking shoes and tour in person. Whether you’re hunting for your first condo or a forever home, the neighborhoods are looking their best. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
I was biking this morning (Tuesday) on Jefferson at 7:30 AM as I passed someone and we exchanged a ‘good morning’ to each other. 5 minutes or so later I passed her again to my surprise. We struck up a brief conversation on short cuts and (not) obeying red lights. (more…)
Electronics Recycling & Take-it-Apart Day!
Join us for a special day of free* electronics recycling and hands-on exploration!
If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.
“Paris and Tintin cuddling in Dupont Circle.”
“Pixel lounging in his chair in Chinatown”
The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.
On the program:
“Dear PoPville,
I (freshly-30 woman) had a mouth agape moment while driving into DC from the Bethesda area between 9 and 9:30am today (Tues, Aug 10). I looked in my rearview mirror at a red light and saw what I thought was a man looking at a notebook. As the light turned green, I realized it was in fact a man on. his. laptop. while. driving. I was so shocked that I switched lanes just so he could pull up next to me at the next light and I could confirm what I saw. He had the sense to at least look a little ashamed when we locked eyes. (more…)
This rental is located at W STREET, NW near MACARTHUR BLVD, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,000 / 2br – $2000 / 2br – 1050ft2 – 2 BD Private Home Apartment (Palisades, DC) (more…)
Thanks to KC for sending from Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase.
Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you!
photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
Figured people might want to know, there is an older man, bald about 5’6 who walks around Capitol Hill up 7st NE between H and East Capitol. He has a large black lab that’s on a leash but very aggressive and a small Papillion that is off leash and darts up to other dogs. (more…)
1431 P Street, NW
Thanks to Larry for sending: “New storefront marketing and hiring signs up for Pressed Juicery on P Street, where the Tie Bar recently closed.” (more…)
April 25, 2026, 2 pm, located at the intersection of Kansas Avenue NW, Georgia Avenue NW, and Varnum St NW in Petworth
5th Annual Paul Robeson Commemoration