photo by Adam Fagen
From OPM:
“Washington, DC Area
Applies to: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Status: Open – 1 hour Delayed Arrival – With Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework (more…)
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While we wait for OPM to make the call for Wednesday.
Corey reports:
“This is the 2nd truck in 2 days that has gotten stuck on the corner of 15th and Rhode Island NW.”
Update: “It is now unstuck”
photo by Fritz Myer
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced DC Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 28. Families with students enrolled at a public charter school should expect to hear directly from their school and can also check here to see if their school has changes to their operating posture. DC Government will open at 10:00 a.m. (more…)
DC is growing fast. You can be a part of shaping its future.
DC 2050 is the District’s next comprehensive plan, which determines where housing, jobs, and amenities should be located across the District. The DC Office of Planning is working on a full rewrite of the comprehensive plan based on technical research, best practices, and the community’s vision for DC’s future.
Why You Should Care
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Do you struggle to find housing that meets your needs or your budget?
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Do you want to see new businesses and economic activity in your neighborhood?
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Are you concerned about the impact of new development?
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Do you want to know more about how DC is changing and be a part of shaping that change?
DC 2050 is where these priorities are captured and turned into policies. This is the first full rewrite of DC’s comprehensive plan in over 20 years and your opportunity to share your priorities for how we grow for the next 25 years and beyond. No matter where you live in DC, if you rent or own, grew up here or came as an adult, your voice matters. Follow this project and get involved.
Your Voice Matters
When we kicked off this planning process in 2025, we committed to gathering feedback from DC residents, community organizations, and elected officials. From March 2025 to June 2026, we’ve reached over 6,600 people across all eight wards. We’ve also received thousands of comments across multiple online surveys.
If you have engaged with us, filled out our survey, or come to an event, thank you! We read every comment we receive and are working to incorporate the feedback into the draft plan.
Get Involved
We encourage you to share your input on DC’s future. There are lots of ways to stay up to date and get involved:
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Sign up for the DC 2050 email list to get an alert when new events and requests for input are announced.
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Attend an event, like our informal office hours at Tenley-Friendship Library on September 24, 3:30-5 pm.
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Check out DC2050.com to learn more about the project.
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“Dear PoPville,
This is in front of Fire Station 8, on C SE between 15 and 16. This street was marked plowed this morning, and here is an ambulance *with chains* struggling to make it down the block.” (more…)
“This is a small but telling example of how challenging road conditions remain in parts of the city”
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“Dear PoPville,
I live near 17th St NW and Kalorama Rd and wanted to share an incident from this afternoon.
Around 1:00 p.m. today (January 27, 2026), an 18-wheeler making a delivery to the Harris Teeter at 17th St and Kalorama Rd attempted to pull out of the loading dock heading northbound on 17th St. The truck quickly became stuck and began spinning its wheels on the ice. Several Harris Teeter employees, a neighbor, and I spent about an hour (more…)
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Join the DC Chamber Musicians as they launch the 26–27 Season at St. Thomas' Parish Episcopal Church in the heart of Dupont Circle. The program lasts 1 hour 40 minutes, including one 10-minute intermission.
On the program:
Karl Goepfart: Wind Quartet in D minor, Op. 93
Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44, no. 1
Paul Schoenfeld: Café Music
Update from DC Water:
“DC Water teams and contractors are working around the clock to operate a bypass system that diverts wastewater away from a damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor. This major sewer line overflowed along the Clara Barton Parkway and C & O National Historical Park one week ago. Industrial pumps have been running since late Saturday, but heavy snow and extreme cold continue to create challenges for the equipment and operations. (more…)
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Thanks to Lara for sending this magnificent photo from outside of the Shaw metro on Sunday. Simply the best!
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
If you love snow dogs (and all of our community coverage) and are able to help ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider joining Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society.
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“Dear PoPville,
Kalorama Mews blew all the snow out their parking spots such that it’s now f*cked the entire alleyway, (more…)
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Next to the Milkening, this is the most intense time of any winter storm. Gird your loins and prepare for battle because things are about to kick up a notch. And may the odds be ever in your favor.
I’m sure we can all agree…
1658 Columbia Road, NW in brighter days back in 2014
Potter’s House shares on their IG:
“We are devastated by this development, and know that this space has been a pillar for our neighbors and friends for over 65 years. We only hope to re-open PHDC as an independent, self-funded organization dedicated to serving others and creating space for everyone to feel welcomed. It has been our privilege to work for this organization, and we love you all.”
For those not familiar with Potter’s House, located at 1658 Columbia Road NW, some history on them here and here.
Oh yikes, thanks to all who passed on from Potter’s House:
“Important Update on the Operation of The Potter’s House DC
Please see the below statement regarding the immediate closure of The Potter’s House DC for the foreseeable future. Please also note that any communications received between January 7th and January 27th were not sent by PHDC staff, nor are they aware of what those communications entailed.
To our community,
Due to recent and unforeseen circumstances, The Potter’s House DC (PHDC) will be closed until further notice. This closure includes the cafe and bookstore’s normal operating hours, as well as all public and private events at PHDC.
As many of you may know, we scheduled a temporary break during the month of January to update many of our administrative systems, train our staff with updated guidance, and hire additional staff to help us expand our ability to operate sustainably as a nonprofit organization. When we came to work on January 1, 2026, we fully believed that this plan would be put into action. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control and additional challenges we were unaware of, PHDC no longer has access to the necessary funds to continue operation at this time. (more…)