
“Dear PoPville,
The rats are a real problem. One came into my toilet through the pipes today! Not an urban legend!!
I’m in Mt. Pleasant. I was on a call and heard splashing in my bathroom, which was strange. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
The rats are a real problem. One came into my toilet through the pipes today! Not an urban legend!!
I’m in Mt. Pleasant. I was on a call and heard splashing in my bathroom, which was strange. (more…)

1915 18th Street, NW
This is the former Pho Anh Dao space which closed back in October.
Thanks to Dave and Paul for sending the updated photos of the Bombay Street Food 3 Express opening in January. (more…)

Yesterday there were 24,098 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Thursday, December 10, 2020 includes 259 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 24,357.
The District reported that one additional resident lost their life due to COVID-19.
· 74-year-old male
Tragically, 709 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
May has officially arrived, and with it the year’s first true spring weekend in the District. Buyers will have plenty to choose from with 360+ open houses across the city this weekend, with porches in bloom, parks in full color, and that perfect-for-house-hunting weather that makes you want to walk every block. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
First reported by Jon around 10:15pm last night: “extremely loud explosion heard in Capitol Hill just now.”
Confirmed by many, many others from all parts of Capitol Hill and beyond.
After much speculation readers reported: “Fire trucks responding at Walter/C/13th SE. Unclear what it was but that’s the epicenter. They’re looking around for the cause. Air still smoky.” (more…)
Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.

2nd and W St, NW
Previous shootings/shots fired in Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park for December can be seen here, here and here.
To follow these events in real time, you can follow our twitter here.
MPD reported: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of 2nd and W Streets NW. A juvenile male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the face. (more…)
Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for Yolks on You, a brunch-time romp that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful variety performers they can find.
Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we’re doing it all again in May!

Photo by Diane Krauthamer
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“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been seeing these small, incredible pieces of protest art popping up in Capitol Hill the last few weeks. Signed by “Fearless Girls,” the first one I saw was featuring everyone’s favorite Bunker Baby. That one was on an electrical box in Stanton Park back in October. It’s since been removed. The other one I saw last night at I believe 4th and Constitution, it was about Jefferson and Sally Hemmings. Does anyone have pics of other pieces I might have missed or know anything about the Fearless Girls?” (more…)

Thanks to David and Jeff for sending from Petworth.

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Photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
My last two visits to the West End branch library have involved secret service and barricades. Apparently, someone who warrants secret service protection has moved into the condos above the library and it is altering use of the library. You no longer can enter the library. You are met on the sidewalk by secret service and staff and assisted there.
Do you know what is going on? Who moved in? Is this permanent or temporary?”