Shaw

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close lanes at 9th Street NW, from T Street NW to U Street NW beginning August 9 through October 14, 2021, weather permitting.

These lane closures are scheduled to start on Monday, August 9, 2021, extending through Thursday, October 14,2021, weather permitting.

Traffic controls will be in place to guide all users of the roadway through the work zone safely. Motorists should expect delays due to the lane closures and are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and road work crews while traveling in this area.

These closures are required for construction activities associated with the following DDOT project: (more…)


Rant/Revel


Photo by Ted Eytan

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DC Water


photo by Phil

From DC Water:

“Este aviso y más información están también disponibles en www.dcwater.com, y preguntas frecuentes bilingües se encuentran en www.dcwater.com/BWALiftSpanishFAQ.

All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.

DC Water issued the boil water advisory as a conservative measure to protect public health, and we sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience while we took necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the tap water we deliver. (more…)


Sponsored

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DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026

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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…)


Crime

Jamie asks: “law enforcement shut down H Street NE all around 300 block, what’s up?”

Patricia writes: “Someone has just been stabbed in broad daylight right outside Giant Food” on H Street, NE.

From MPD: “Alert: Stabbing Investigation at 1637hrs in the 300 block of H St NE. (more…)


fire


photo by W

Readers report from around 10th and T Street, NW starting at 5:14pm.

Update from DC Fire and EMS: “One Alarm fire rear old Grimke School 1923 Vermont Ave NW. Debris and ports-potties on fire which produced large amount of visible smoke. #DCsBravest have extinguished fire. No injuries. Investigators requested.”

Update 5:22pm (more…)


Event

Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!


DC Water


view the interactive map

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Following two consecutive days of clear samples for most of the Advisory area, DC Water is lifting the Boil Water Advisory for a portion of the impacted area. DC Water has determined boundaries for a smaller impacted area which will remain under a Boil Water Advisory until two consecutive days of clear samples are obtained. Customers can view the interactive map or call the 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 to verify if their residence falls within the area still affected. Customers located in the impacted area should continue boiling water for drinking and cooking until further notice.

Customers who are not located in this updated Advisory area can use tap water after running cold-water taps for 10 minutes before returning to normal water usage. Running the cold-water tap will replace water sitting in pipes during the advisory with fresh water from the water main.

The impact area which remains under an Advisory includes portions of neighborhoods in Queens Chapel, Michigan Park, North Michigan Park, Chillum Station and Terra Cotta.

It is anticipated sample results for the remaining impact area will be analyzed by Sunday morning, August 8.

Customers still affected by the boil water advisory should continue to follow these precautions: (more…)


Helicopters


via District of Columbia National Guard

From the District of Columbia National Guard:

“Surrounding areas near the Armory may hear emergency-response vehicle sirens & helicopters Saturday during a Joint Medical Training Exercise in Lot 3, RFK Stadium. The joint training is w/ DCNG, @dcfireems & @usparkpolicepio & provides an opportunity to exercise response efforts.”

From AlertDC:

“Saturday, August 7: The DC National Guard, with US Park Police and DC Fire & EMS, will host a Joint Medical Training Exercise from 8 AM to 2 PM in RFK Stadium Lot 3 (1900 East Capitol Street SE) in Washington, DC. Surrounding areas may hear emergency response vehicle sirens and helicopters.”


Medical


Yesterday there were 50,975 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Thursday, August 5, 2021 includes 128 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 51,103.

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…)


gardening

Thanks to Martyn for sending: “Sungold and Green Zebra tomatoes, lettuce, kale, swiss chard, rainbow carrots, and some peas.”

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.


Dating


photo by Andrew Pasko-Reader

Ed. Note: If either of these are you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. PoPville is not affiliated with either party, please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter. For those curious about past missed connections, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to reach out about a possible missed connection this morning in the Dupont metro platform. We were sitting on opposite platforms facing each other this morning at around 8am or 8:15 am. (more…)