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Published February 6, 2026 at 12:30PM

From DDOT:

“This Sunday, with the celebration of Super Bowl LX, the District encourages everyone to find a safe way home. Nationally, nearly half of all fatal crashes on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol. Each year, more than 13,000 people are killed in drunk-driving crashes nationwide, making impaired driving one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in the U.S. These figures are why safety organizations continue to push a clear, consistent message on game day: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. (more…)

#PSA

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“Where to watch Winter Olympics?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 12:00PM

photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

With opening ceremonies on Friday, I’ve been looking for info about which bars and other spots around town will be playing the Winter Olympics, having specials, (more…)

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“Rock Creek Parkway Access Issue PSA”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 11:15AM

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share that cars aren’t able to access Rock Creek Parkway from Independence Ave when coming eastbound over the Roosevelt Bridge back into the city. The on-ramp is completely unpassable and (more…)

New DC class for teens/adults with IDD or Autism: register for ArtStream’s Pop Star Playbook class

By Sponsor

Published April 23, 2026 at 10:45AM

Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!

Details:

When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM

Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.

Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome

Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.

Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.

coffee

Ron David Cafe re-opening soon in Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 9:50AM

1272 5th Street, NE

Thanks to Eric for sending from Union Market: (more…)

#union market

Announcement

Free Electronics Recycling April 25

By Because Science

Published April 21, 2026

Electronics Recycling & Take-it-Apart Day!

Join us for a special day of free* electronics recycling and hands-on exploration!

Props to Good Peeps: “I don’t remember anything from the crash – just waking up in the ambulance, but I do have a recollection of three people looking after me.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 9:15AM

“Dear PoPville,

I had a bike accident on 9th Street, close to Unconvential Diner, on Wednesday morning. I don’t remember anything from the crash – just waking up in the ambulance, but I do have a recollection of three people looking after me. (more…)

#good people

Event

Bra & Order: Civil Libertease | A Burlesque & Variety Fundraiser

May 20, 2026 6:30 pm -10:30 pm

DC Comedy Loft

1523 22nd St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20037

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Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.

Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Resident Parking Only

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 8:55AM

Thanks to Helen for sending from Williamsburg, VA!

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.

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Ecstatic Art News: “The painting—widely considered to be one of the finest ever made by Gentileschi” acquired by NGA

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 8:25AM

“Artemisia Gentileschi
Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, c. 1625
oil on canvas
overall: 81 x 105 cm (31 7/8 x 41 5/16 in.)
National Gallery of Art, Gift of Funds from Nina J. Cohen in honor of her father Emanuel Cohen and Patrons’ Permanent Fund”

Some ecstatic art news to start the day from the National Gallery of Art:

“The National Gallery of Art today announced the acquisition of Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, a rare painting from circa 1625 by renowned Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–circa 1654). This is the first singular work by Gentileschi to enter the National Gallery’s collection. Its acquisition meaningfully expands the museum’s holdings of Italian Baroque paintings by adding a defining artwork by one of the 17th century’s most celebrated artists.

The painting will be on view beginning late February in gallery 29 on the main floor of the West Building. (more…)

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 6:25AM

photo by Aileen

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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