Dear PoPville

“Family loses home in Eastern Ave fire”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

Reaching out for some assistance from the wider community in helping a family in my neighborhood who lost their home recently due to a house fire.

From the GoFundMe:

“On Monday night, January 4, a longtime Takoma DC family’s home was destroyed by fire. The house was home to three generations, with kids in the local DC Public Schools, and loving care provided by their grandmother. They lost all their personal belongings, and even gifts from Christmas. They are staying with relatives in the area until more resources are available. (more…)

Sponsored

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

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

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…)

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Dear PoPville

“Best cake donuts in DC?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Following our successful pierogi and Mandelhörnchen requests – onward with cake donuts.

“Dear PoPville,

I feel like all the donut shops have endless yeast donut options, but it’s tough to track down a cake donut in this town! Sugar Shack used to be my go-to, but they’ve sadly closed their DC store. And I know Krispy Kreme has cake donuts, but I’d way rather support local businesses right now.”

Event

Blue Note Burlesque at Sid Gold’s Request Room

Sid Gold's Request Room (DC)

1262 5th St NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20002

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A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!

Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”

Go to Blue Note Burlesque at Sid Gold’s Request Room Read more
Medical

January 13 Coronavirus Data Posted: 32,820

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 32,600 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, January 13, 2021 includes 220 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 32,820.

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

42-year-old male
59-year-old male
60-year-old female
62-year-old male
64-year-old male
66-year-old female
74-year-old male
80-year-old male
88-year-old female
93-year-old male
108-year-old male

Tragically, 842 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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

Columbia Heights

1pm Shooting in Columbia Heights Wed.

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at approximately 1:00 PM in the 1300 block of Oak Street NW. The suspect is described as a black male 16-21 years old, 5’5″-5″6″, wearing a black and grey camouflaged jacket, with a short hair cut and blue jeans. He was last seen running in the 1300 block of Oak Street NW. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”

bus

“Metro announces Inauguration service plans, (13) station closures”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Metro today announced service adjustments for Metrorail and Metrobus to accommodate the expanded security perimeter that will be in effect for Inauguration beginning Friday, January 15 through Thursday, January 21.

Metro will close 13 stations inside the security perimeter, with 11 stations closing on Friday and two additional stations on Saturday and continuing through the end of service on Thursday. During this time trains will pass through the closed stations without stopping. (more…)

Capitol Hill

iWATCH to Report suspicious activity, “National Guardsmen were given authorization to be armed” and Fencing around Naval Observatory

By Prince Of Petworth

The Mayor tweeted: “Your neighbors rely on you to say something if you see something.

Report suspicious activity or behavior to MPD: http://iwatchdc.org. If it’s an emergency, dial 911!”

From the D.C. National Guard:

“We received numerous inquiries today about National Guardsmen being armed and photographs of Guardsmen resting during shifts. We hope to answer your questions with the following statements. (more…)

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