“Dear PoPville,
The city is running generators to power floodlights during the day in Navy Yard. What is the point? What agency is burning cash on this idiocy? There are seven of them around “The Yards” – all running.”
photo by andy ward
“Dear PoPville,
Good grief, DC is still enduring censorship (Map Shows Where Jimmy Kimmel Won’t Be Aired By Sinclair Broadcast Group) and the right of free speech! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My friend and I were walking down Adams Mill Road and passed an apartment where someone had set out several tiny, beautiful bouquets and a sign that said they were giving away “free homegrown flowers.” (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking a suspect in a Leaving After Colliding offense that occurred in Northwest.
On Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the suspect was operating a bicycle and struck a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. The suspect then fled without stopping to make his identity known. Officers located the adult female pedestrian unconscious but breathing. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
We went to El Rinconcito 2 on Friday and it was packed. The family who owns it was overjoyed and wrote a lovely message in thanks:
“We are very grateful and want everyone to know that we have seen a lot of love from our neighbors this week. Thank you so much.” (more…)
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Ed. Note: Think that name will be allowed to stay?
The liquor license application for Commanders Bar and Lounge says: (more…)
photo by LaTur
From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured its first court judgment against a dangerous driver under the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (STEER) Act. OAG also filed 12 new lawsuits against Maryland and Virginia drivers who have amassed a combined total of 1,989 driving infractions and who collectively owe the District nearly $620,000 in unpaid fines, penalties, and fees. (more…)
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Thanks to Christopher for sharing last night:
“WHOA. As of 8:30pm (Tuesday) this big ass tree had fallen from the storm blocking entrance to Georgetown Hospital on Reservoir at 38th.” (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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