photo by 4JRCook
“Dear PoPville,
Saw this tonight on my evening stroll. It’s docked at the bridge on 31st between K and M St. NW, and was NOT there midday today (Sunday). Crazy!! Would love to know the backstory on how it got there and what’s next for it” (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Due to the current temperatures and forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan for Monday, July 12 through Wednesday, July 14, 2021. When the forecast of the temperature or heat index in the District is 95 degrees or higher, District Government, through the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for residents to seek relief from the heat.
Cooling Centers: (more…)
From MPD:
“On July 11, 2021 at approximately 11:00 pm, officers of the First District responded to the report of a shooting on the 1400 block of 1st Street SW. Officers responded and found 3 adults, 1 female and 2 males shot on different parts of their bodies. (more…)
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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 Michele Banks. Franklin Square is “bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west.”
Thanks to Michele for sending some photos from Franklin Square Park: “more grass, plants, skinny new trees.” Massive progress since we last checked in April. (more…)
Photo by slatifolia
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The DC Chocolate Festival is an annual celebration of all things chocolate, bringing together artisans, educators, and chocolate lovers for a weekend of tastings, workshops, and community engagement. The festival is dedicated to promoting quality chocolate, sustainability in cacao farming, and education on the craft of chocolate making.
This year’s schedule includes a Friday evening session featuring a special presentation from the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund, honoring farmers who grow designated heirloom quality cacao. A tasting of chocolate made from these special beans will follow the presentation. On Saturday, our two classic sessions feature samples and shopping for chocolate from all over the world. Attendees can also attend a full roster of classes Saturday including guided tastings and talks on chocolate topics including genetics, history, and sustainability. We have our first class specifically for children on Saturday morning featuring kid friendly chocolate history and a hand’s on craft!
Thursday there were 49,434 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Thursday, July 8, 2021 includes 21 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 49,455.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 1,143 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
“Round five of the 2002 ALMS visits Washington D.C. at the RFK Stadium street circuit.”
Oh wow, for those who missed out on this – it was awesome! Well it was either awesome or awful depending on who you ask. If you lived nearby it was LOUD. Anyway if PoPville was publishing in 2002 the comments would’ve broken the site for sure. I happened to come across this in an unrelated search and it is awesome. Or awful depending on who you ask. Have a look for yourselves: (more…)
Thanks to Mark for sending: “A super great Woody — looks like a mid 80s Custom Cruiser spotted in Adams-Morgan!”
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“Lucy (front) and Emi enjoying the recent warm temps in Adams Morgan.”
“Greta, Ledroit Park’s newest resident”