Photo by Terri Barry
Guess they were really desperate…
I kid, I kid. But we’ve come a long way since January 27th. Or have we?
OK storm day +15 – for even the staunchest supporters, is it time to ditch the savers?
“Dear PoPville,
There will be a fundraiser for DC immigrant mothers impacted by ICE this Thursday evening in Mt. Pleasant.
Event name: Fresita February: A Fundraiser for Immigrant Mamis
Date + time: Thu 2/12 6-10 PM
Location: Haydee’s, 3102 Mt. Pleasant St. NW (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
When: Saturday February 7th between 10:30 -11am
Where: Monroe St NW in Columbia Heights. Right before the light on 13th street.
What: You stopped to do a bodyweight deadlift in the middle of the sidewalk.
The interaction: (more…)
DC is growing fast. You can be a part of shaping its future.
DC 2050 is the District’s next comprehensive plan, which determines where housing, jobs, and amenities should be located across the District. The DC Office of Planning is working on a full rewrite of the comprehensive plan based on technical research, best practices, and the community’s vision for DC’s future.
Why You Should Care
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Do you struggle to find housing that meets your needs or your budget?
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Do you want to see new businesses and economic activity in your neighborhood?
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Are you concerned about the impact of new development?
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Do you want to know more about how DC is changing and be a part of shaping that change?
DC 2050 is where these priorities are captured and turned into policies. This is the first full rewrite of DC’s comprehensive plan in over 20 years and your opportunity to share your priorities for how we grow for the next 25 years and beyond. No matter where you live in DC, if you rent or own, grew up here or came as an adult, your voice matters. Follow this project and get involved.
Your Voice Matters
When we kicked off this planning process in 2025, we committed to gathering feedback from DC residents, community organizations, and elected officials. From March 2025 to June 2026, we’ve reached over 6,600 people across all eight wards. We’ve also received thousands of comments across multiple online surveys.
If you have engaged with us, filled out our survey, or come to an event, thank you! We read every comment we receive and are working to incorporate the feedback into the draft plan.
Get Involved
We encourage you to share your input on DC’s future. There are lots of ways to stay up to date and get involved:
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Sign up for the DC 2050 email list to get an alert when new events and requests for input are announced.
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Attend an event, like our informal office hours at Tenley-Friendship Library on September 24, 3:30-5 pm.
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Check out DC2050.com to learn more about the project.
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“Dear PoPville,
My car was hit by the driver of a white jeep a little after three AM Saturday morning, hit and run. (more…)
ICYMI: Scroll down this post for “Potomac Conservancy sent a letter to DC Water calling for accountability, answers, and actions in response to the massive Potomac Interceptor sewage spill that began on January 19, 2026 in Cabin John, Maryland.”
“Pumping challenges continue at the damaged Potomac Interceptor. Two pumps clogged w/non-disposable wipes Monday night, causing an overflow & contained on-site. E. coli levels remain elevated at collapse site, downstream levels remain below EPA standards.”
The latest from DC Water:
“UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repair February 10
Highlights: (more…)
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Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” meets 1993’s rom-com “Sleepless in Seattle.”
Two different actors will take the stage each night without having rehearsed or read the script. Instructions from a voice in their headphones will guide them through the piece as they assume the roles of Oedipus, Jocasta, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.
ICYMI: On Monday – Has Your Trash Still Not Been Collected? You are not alone. “Our goal is to be fully back to normal this week.”
“Dear PoPville,
My family and I live with the back of our rowhouse facing an alley, where our trash and recycling, alongside many other households’ is supposed to be picked up. We haven’t had trash or recycling pickup in over three weeks, this being a week after the DC government plowed out alley to facilitate trash pickup.
I would be more patient with this, but for the last 3 months or so our recycling has been missed at least every other week. What gives?! The rodent outbreak from this will be epic.”
Last night DC Department of Public Works shared the following note:
“The Department of Public Works continues working to restore full residential trash, recycling, and food waste collections. We recognize some residents are experiencing missed collections, and we understand how frustrating and disruptive the situation is.
To address these delays, DPW has activated seasonal employees as part of a dedicated escalation protocol. This will (more…)
6101 Georgia Ave, NW
In December we broke the crushing news that the ‘Georgia Avenue Thrift Store Plans to Close later this Winter’.
Thanks to Jeff for passing on: “Me and My kids are crushed…..” Georgia Avenue Prime Thrift‘s closing confirmation and sale announcement says: (more…)
Thanks to Hunter for sending: “The 131 M Street NE Parking Lot is Closing. It’s the lot next to Wundergarten. Wonder what will be going in there?” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The snowcrete pile on Utah Avenue at Nebraska Avenue, NW. A fleet of Bobcats has been busy over the last few days pulling snow from nearby streets and creating this epic snowcrete mountain. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA or Metro) and Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (KRC) today announced their resolution of several ongoing contract disputes regarding, among other things, the 2021 Blue Line derailment of a 7000-series railcar which led to the entire 7000-series fleet being grounded. A multiparty investigation, led by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and that included WMATA and KRC, found that wheel migration in the 7000-series railcars contributed to the derailment. (more…)