Thanks to Sean for sending at 7:45pm last night (Monday): “Something went down on Johnson Ave NW. Police on scene.”
Nathan also noted this morning: (more…)
Thanks to Evyatar for sending this great shot of:
“a red-tailed hawk catch and eat a rat directly outside of my apartment in Pleasant Plains! I’ve seen this hawk before but this is the first time I’ve seen it actually catching something. This was right off Georgia by the Banneker rec center and Howard.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
123 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Cherise for sending:
“Looks like there is a new vet open at 123 Kennedy St NW!” (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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A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.
1342 Florida Ave, NE
Thanks to G. for sending: “100th anniversary of Truck 13 in Trinidad.
Established December 9, 2025” (more…)
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Part scavenger hunt, part casino, and part social puzzle game, Casino Heist is an interactive event that turns Barrel House into a live game board. Guests join through their phones, complete social missions, find hidden clues and secret codes, play casino-inspired games, and work their way up the leaderboard throughout the night.
The experience is designed to get people moving, meeting, and playing together in a fun, low-pressure setting. No real money is used during gameplay; points act as the in-game currency. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit Logan Circle Main Street community events.
Thanks to Wendy for sending from the Dupont Farmers Market: “Corgi in backpack. His name is Moose!”
***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]
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Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Saturday, December 6
Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market
Your friend commented on my dog’s sweatshirt. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I want to warn your readers — The Metropolis parking garage on Wisconsin Ave. in Georgetown has dynamic pricing in effect. I used to pay $24 for six hours or so, but last month, I was charged $28 for only 38 minutes of parking. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share something that happened to me last week as I was heading to work on Monday. I usually park on the street, and when I walked to my car that morning, I saw it had been hit pretty badly. Imagine waking up and finding your car damaged to the point where it was almost undriveable—I had to tape it together just to get it to a shop. It was a hit-and-run.
This is actually the second hit-and-run I’ve experienced in the last six months in the same area of Logan Circle. (more…)
1726 20th Street, NW
Thanks to G. for sending on Saturday:
“Streatery for Emissary on 20th Street, NW coming down today.
This is such a damn shame.”
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. The festival celebrates the best of Indigenous film, spanning documentaries, features, animations, and short-format films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.