Thanks to N. for sending from Adams Morgan:
“My husband saw these yesterday on all the dog poop. As seen on 19th street NW near Mintwood Place.”
Signs stuck in dog excrement are trending…
“Dear PoPville,
As has been rumored in the past week, the Trump admin is threatening to remove the 15th Street protected bike lanes on the national mall. DDOT just completed a before/after evaluation showing major safety improvements since implementation, including a 91% reduction in bicycle injury crashes! (more…)
750 9th Street, NW courtesy Warby Parker
From an email:
“On Saturday, February 21st, the lifestyle eyewear brand, Warby Parker, is opening its seventh Washington, D.C. location in Penn Quarter. Our in-store offerings below: (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
A detached Petworth home with a wraparound porch — and its own garage and driveway: 4327 8th St NW
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Detached corner lot in Petworth
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Slate-floored wraparound porch
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Detached garage and private driveway
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Rebuilt in 2013
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Five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
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The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9BR/9.5BA Victorian compound in Dupont Circle, pairing a four-level renovated residence with a private elevator and custom millwork with a fully renovated, income-producing three-unit building next door—all for $7M.
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“Modern 3-level penthouse loft with monument views from a private rooftop terrace in a prime DC location! This bright and open penthouse unit features 1,800 sq ft of living space and over 800 sq ft of private outdoor space with two balconies and an amazing rooftop terrace with a hot tub, outdoor shower, and stunning monument views.”
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“Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, this Dupont Circle compound offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a legal 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a detached carriage house with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, multigenerational living, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space.”
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Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “spacious Petworth rowhome offering multiple levels of living space and a flexible floor plan” whose “finished English basement provides additional living space with one bedroom/bonus rooms, a full bathroom, and a wet bar.”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.
Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.”
From MPD:
“Traffic Advisory: Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the funeral services for DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long will take place in the District of Columbia. Following the funeral service, a procession will travel through the District and (more…)
1400 9th Street, NW
Ed. Note: For the old heads this is across the street from the old Azi’s Cafe. What’s old is new, what’s new is old and round and round we go…
“GENIKA CAFÉ
Your new favorite coffee spot ☕️
COMING SOON
1400 9th St. NW, Washington D.C.📍”
Thanks to Tony for sending: “Looks like 9th & O is actually becoming something, after many years!” (more…)
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Part scavenger hunt, part casino, and part social puzzle game, Casino Heist is an interactive event that turns Barrel House into a live game board. Guests join through their phones, complete social missions, find hidden clues and secret codes, play casino-inspired games, and work their way up the leaderboard throughout the night.
The experience is designed to get people moving, meeting, and playing together in a fun, low-pressure setting. No real money is used during gameplay; points act as the in-game currency. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit Logan Circle Main Street community events.
Thanks to a reader for passing on the GoFundMe:
“On February 13th, around 2:06 p.m., my family’s life changed forever. My little brother, Kenny Jimenez Rivera, just 26 years old, suffered a tragic accident in the 4100 block of Kansas Avenue NW, northeast of Washington, D.C., while working with his girlfriend. They were riding an electric bicycle when they were struck by a garbage truck, leaving them critically injured.
Kenny was a very cheerful, playful, fun-loving, vibrant, and kind young man. (more…)
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13th and Florida Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Sharing for awareness.
Last night at 13th & Florida there were 4–6 unmarked vehicles with red and blue flashing lights on the bottom of their cars(one with a Carvana license plate frame) pulling over multiple cars in the same spot. (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
A woman crashed on an electric bike around 8:10ish last night (Thursday) and was lying unconscious in the middle of the road in Cleveland Park on Porter St NW towards the bottom of the hill. The two gentleman who found her called 911 and when I arrived I helped them to move her out of the middle of the road per the 911 operator’s instructions. She was unconscious, but (more…)
Thanks to George for sending:
“My girlfriend and I watched this contented Cooper’s hawk eat a mourning dove at 4th and G Streets NE. It might been an omen now that I think about it…”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
3503 Connecticut Ave, NW next door to the closed Target
Lots of folks have been asking what’s coming here – and now we know: (more…)