“Dear PoPville,
Getting a vaccine today went much smoother than signing up! Summary of the convention center’s first day as a mass vaccination site: (more…)
1819 7th Street, NW
From an email: “Three food businesses operating out of the collaborative kitchen space at 1819 7th Street, Prescription Chicken, Saya Salteña and Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken will partner on a fundraising food drive this International Women’s Day (Monday, March 8). In an ongoing effort to support women (Saya and Prescription Chicken are both women-owned) the three businesses will provide the clients of House of Ruth with warm dinner by donating Bolivian salteñas, hot chicken soup and doughnuts. Customers can also support as 20% of the day’s sales from all three kitchens at 1819 7th Street will be donated in the value of food. (more…)
Thanks to s cho for sending: “Another spectacular sunrise (this morning) over the Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church on 11th St NE.”
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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…)
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Yesterday there were 41,273 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Saturday, March 6, 2021 includes 146 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 41,419.
The District reported no additional lives lost to COVID-19.
Tragically, 1,030 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
DC Mayor Forum on Sustainability
Join us at TheARC Theater for the DC Mayor Forum on Sustainability, moderated by Tom Sherwood (Resident Political Analyst, WAMU 88.5 Politics Hour, and contributing writer for Washington City Paper).
Photo by Jonathan Edelman
Thanks to all who messaged us. The New Washington Land Company tweeted on Friday: “Something exciting is happening at our main office – we can’t wait for the final result! In the meantime, feel free to stop by our office at 1606 17th ST NW to watch @kaliqcustoms (Kaliq N. Crosby) in action!” (more…)
Yesterday there were 41,122 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Friday, March 5, 2021 includes 151 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 41,273.
The District reported that three additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
67-year-old male
71-year-old female
91-year-old female
Tragically, 1,030 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Chivalry is Not Dead
3pm-ish Mission Dupont
You: Very tall, Bean boots, dark hair, let me cut the bathroom line
Me: Tall, long blonde hair, black crop top and green yoga pants
Wish I had gotten up the nerve to strike up a conversation when you walked by.”
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Thanks to Patrick for sending: “Woke up seeing this site outside of my window on Church Street in Dupont. The size of the rat was almost as impressive as the size of the hawk.”
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Photo by DCbmyers
From WMATA:
“Metro is preparing for a major capital project that will rehabilitate the Yellow Line Bridge spanning the Potomac River and repair the steel lined tunnel between Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations, both of which date to original construction more than 40 years ago. In an effort to address this critical need, Metro is streamlining the design and construction to save time and money. (more…)