Photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Have any readers successfully negotiated rent on a new apartment lease recently? Tips/approaches? How does this vary by building type? Looking in NW.
I know there are many deals right now for 1-2 months free rent, but my focus is on the actual monthly rent as I hope to stay for longer than a year.”
This rental is located at D Street, Ne near 9th Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,599 / 1br – 1000ft2 – BRIGHT, Apr 1st, Large, ENGLISH BASEMENT FURNISHED, METRO/CAPITOL. (Capitol Hill, Ne, Washington, DC) (more…)
500 block of Shepherd Street, NW photo via DC Fire & EMS
Thanks to Samantha for passing on the GoFundMe:
“Help Renee Rise from the Ashes
Early this morning, March 3, 2021, Renee lost her Petworth home to fire. Fortunately, she was not injured, but her home and everything in it was destroyed and she has been indefinitely displaced. Please help contribute what you can to help Renee get back on her feet and recover from this terrible tragedy. (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…)
2014 9th Street, NW
Back in September we wrote that American Ice Company, The Brixton, Echo Park, El Rey, The Gibson, Marvin, and Players Club reportedly will close “for the foreseeable future on Halloween.” Hope for the others spots to reopen soon too?
A reader writes: (more…)
From CHIKO:
“A week-long celebration of all things dumplings!
Dumpling Week Monday 3/15 – Sunday 3/21
Chef/Owner Scott Drewno “dumplings equal joy”
Chef/Owner Danny Lee “the world needs dumplings” (more…)
Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.
Capital Checkers, 9th and S Street, NW
Ed. Note: I’ve been concerned this might happen here since 2015.
“Capital Checkers was founded in 1985 by a group of dedicated players looking to create a more formal community. As DC has evolved, so has the organization. But some things never change: our commitment to the community, our passion for the game, and our friendships with each other.”
From an email:
“After 40 years as a DC cultural institution, Capital Checkers will soon be forced to close its doors in Shaw. Long time renters at 815 S St NW, the landlord has decided to sell the property and the club must leave by the end of March! (more…)
4th and I Street, SE photo by Matt Thornton
Matt warns: “Would you park in this empty space at 4th and I SE? If you do, DPW will ticket you at 2am, which I and many of my neighbors learned the hard way. Anyone want to venture a guess why? If you park within the clearly painted parking box, you are too close to the stop sign. Apparently you are not allowed to park within 25 feet of one, which means that even the front bumper of the grey car is too close (though the car across the street was not ticketed).”
Credit to DPW who replied to Matt: “Matt, please email us at [email protected], we’ll be able to figure out a better solution via email. Feel free to share this address with your neighbors.”
Thanks to The Daily Rider for sharing yesterday: “We worked.” (more…)
Yesterday there were 40,818 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 includes 196 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 41,014.
The District reported that one additional resident lost his life due to COVID-19.
80-year-old male
Tragically, 1,024 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
Photo by Sarah Yoder
EZ asks last night: “is there a weird mechanical sound emanating from h street which sounds vaguely like a computer fan but scaled up annoying anyone else (besides my husband and I)? Anyone?”
Matt replies: “heard it on a walk with the dog about an hour ago. seemed to be coming from the red building across from sherwood at 10th & g.”
and K: “I hear it (in Trinidad) along w/the usual traffic sounds & that ONE noisy hound that a neighbor walks 2 early that howls like he’s hunting … maybe it’s metro/ Amtrak echos”