Capitol Hill

“Suspect Sought in an Assault With Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in connection with an Assault With Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the 1100 block of 8th Street, Southeast.

At approximately 7:00 am, the victim encountered the suspect at the listed location. The suspect requested the victim engage in a sexual act while exposing himself. When the victim refused, the suspect brandished a knife and assaulted the victim. (more…)

Medical

April 16 Coronavirus Data Posted – Total positives: 2,476

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 2,350 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Thursday, April 16, 2020 includes 126 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 2,476.

The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths:

· 61-year-old male
· 68-year-old female
· 72-year-old female
· 82-year-old male
· 91-year-old female

Tragically, 86 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.”

DC COVID-19 Data for April 16, 2020

Total Tested Overall: 12,643
Total Positives: 2,476
Total Lives Lost: 86
Total Recovered: 573

Hospital Status Data
April 16, 2020

ICU Beds Available: 98
Total Ventilators: 443
In-Use Ventilators: 204
Available Ventilators: 239 (more…)

1000 words

Today in Hawks around Town – Black Vultures!

By Prince Of Petworth

We’ve gotten so many over the last couple weeks. This is good!!

Thanks to Lee Ann for sending the below from 15th and Columbia Road, NW.

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

A couple more great shots (heads up for sensitive eyes, these guys are dining): (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 13, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

5309 14th Street NW
5309 14th Street NW

A 16th St Heights Tudor with a rare two-car garage and a hidden yoga loft just hit the market: 5309 14th St NW

  • Turn-of-the-century Tudor charm
  • Huge lot with two-car garage
  • Calacatta quartz chef’s kitchen
  • Exposed loft for yoga or reading
  • Wood-burning fireplace and sunroom

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/5.5BA detached townhome compound with a guest house, home theatre, gym and swimming pool in Georgetown—all for $14M.
  • “Luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community.”
  • “Over 1,500 square feet of refined interior living space at The Adora, a rare offering that seamlessly blends historic character with modern luxury in the heart of Shaw.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in the heart of Petworth” with a “low condo fee that covers gas and water.”
More Fresh Finds
quality of life

What kind of fresh hell is this?!?! It happened again.

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Beau Finley

Every few years the unthinkable happens and haunts my days and nights. I wish I were exaggerating. I wish it wasn’t true. I wish, I wish, I wish…

Alas, thanks (for lack of a better word) to Lara for passing on Amanda Becker’s Nightmare:

“OKAY QUARANTINE IS OVER I WENT TO USE THE BATHROOM AND A RAT HAD SWUM UP MY TOILET I THOUGHT THIS WAS DC URBAN LEGEND AND NOW I NEED TO MOVE.” (more…)

coffee

What are you guys doing for Coffee these days?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Clif Burns

Sarah asks: “I thought I saw a post a while ago about Starbucks having walk up windows somewhere in dc. Is that the case? Can’t find it anywhere now.”

We has a long coffee talk on March 17th but that as we know, was a lifetime ago. So what do you guys do for coffee these days? Anyone going out to pick up a cup? If so where? If brewing at home, what are you brewing up? And where do you get it from? Grocery store? Retail shop? Delivered?

Event

Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond

Penn Social

801 E St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Website

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.

Go to Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond Read more
Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user small craft

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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If you are able please consider ensuring PoPville’s long term viability by donating to our Patreon here.

History

Archeological Finds Vol. 39 – “made in West Virginia in 1939”

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have a photo of a neat find from your house or place of work please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail.com thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.

Thanks to Stephanie for sending: “In 2016 we dug out the basement of our row home in the U Street neighborhood. The basement was unfinished but did have a cement slab that was relatively new. The contractor broke up the slab and to dig down three feet. During this process, this jar was found under the slab, somehow in one piece! The markings on the bottom indicate that it was made in West Virginia in 1939.” (more…)

Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Congratulations to Jeanne and Dan on being amazing dog parents and a fabulous couple.” H Street, NE

“This is Freddie, from Stronghold, practicing “social distancing” from his human roommates.”

Burleith

“MedStar Georgetown Medical Waste”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was hoping you could call attention to the problem of MedStar Georgetown employees discarding used personal protective equipment–like gloves, masks, and medical caps (see above)–on the streets and sidewalks of Burleith. While this has medical waste issue has been consistent June 2019, the problem has taken on special significance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The community has to track the problem.

As of writing, approximately 129 medical masks, gloves, caps, and the like have been found in Burleith, including 42 since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 11th. (more…)

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