DC Government


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“Dear PoPville,

We are building a front porch on a DC rowhouse that originally had a porch but somewhere through the years it was removed. We got a permit and have been told we need a “wall check”. Contractor told us it has to be performed by a private surveyor and could cost $900-$2300.

I called DCRA to ask about this and the first answer they gave me was, no you can schedule that through us for free. So I called today to schedule and naturally, someone else gave me a different answer and had me send an email inquiring with the surveillance office. (more…)


Sponsored

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1313 12th Street NW
1313 12th Street NW

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)


Dating


2467 18th Street, NW

Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. PoPville is not affiliated with either party, please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter. For those curious about passed missed connections, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made. Unfortunately for the last two MC posted the connections were already connected :)”

“Dear PoPville,

I had a missed connection on Sunday, February 14 (yes… Valentine’s Day). I (man, late 20s) was in line at Lost City Books around 2 PM and was contemplating which Don Dellio book I should buy. I turned to you to ask if you’d read either. You said no, but you thought you remembered your friend really liking one of them, so I bought that one. (more…)


Restaurants


courtesy Convivial

From a press release:

“Laissez les bons temps rouler or “Let the good times roll”! Mardi Gras kicks off this week and Chef Cedric Maupillier and team at Convivial are offering up a special holiday-inspired menu beginning tomorrow – Tuesday, February 16th (Fat Tuesday) – until sold out to help everyone get in the spirit while staying safe.

Priced at $85 for two people, the special holiday-inspired Mardi Gras menu includes festive fare such as a Creole Shrimp Rémoulade, Jambalaya, and a French King Cake. And Mardi Gras is never complete without some lively libations available for an additional charge including an Original Hurricane, Southern Bourbon Milk Punch, and Evangeline. This special menu is available for pre-order online for pickup, and for reservations for limited indoor dining, and on our heated outdoor patio (weather permitting).

Reservations and additional information are available by calling 202-525-2870 or by visiting www.ConvivialDC.com.

MARDI GRAS ONLINE ORDERS FOR PICKUP”

CONVIVIAL MARDI GRAS MENU (more…)


Event

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.

Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!


Medical


Yesterday there were 39,001 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, February 15, 2021 includes 130 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 39,131.

The District reported that two additional residents lost their life due to COVID-19.

94-year-old female
97-year-old female

Tragically, 982 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)