901 G Street, NW
Ed. Note: Not the point, obviously, but did they really have to screw this into the tree…?
“Dear PoPville,
Here’s a pic of new signage on the block of G Street NW between 9th and 10th, home to the flagship MLK DC library. People sleep in front of the library at night but they clear out the front of the building in the morning. (more…)
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
DC is activating cold weather emergency shelters! I saw lots of unhoused folks outside last night and DC hosts a hotline you can call to help get those folks somewhere warm for the night!”
“Last Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM ET
Current Alert Status: The District will remain under a COLD ALERT from 9 AM on Tue, 12/9 until 9 AM on Wed, 12/10
Get Help Now: Call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311
For cold weather preparedness and winter safety tips, visit ready.dc.gov.
Check back often for updates throughout hypothermia season!
CALLING FOR HELP
During hypothermia season, the Shelter Hotline is available 24/7. If you need help or see someone outside who needs shelter or a welfare check, please call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311. If there is an immediate risk to safety, call 911. When calling, please include the date and time, the address or location, and a description of the person in need. (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District’s Department of Human Services (DHS) shared the results of the 2025 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count, the annual census of individuals experiencing homelessness. This year’s count took place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and showed an overall 9% decrease from 2024, including an 18.1% decrease among families and an 4.5% decrease among unaccompanied individuals. This year’s total count is 19% percent lower than the count in 2020, the last PIT recorded before the COVID-19 public health emergency. (more…)
John Henry replies on the X posting:
“For those here who care… property around buildings, like the State Department, here, in DC, are federal lands maintained by the federal government. The National Park Service is charged with maintaining most of the parks we have in the District too.”
Thanks to Mountain Lover for sharing earlier today (Sunday) around 1:15pm:
“Fire in DC right by Kennedy center.”
Updates if/when more information is released.
1438 U Street, NW
Ed. Note: For those who don’t recall, horse’s ass award nominees are building that have fallen into disrepair and appear neglected abandoned.
This beautiful building has been vacant for SOOO long: (more…)
Photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been seeing several unhoused neighbors suffering in the hot sun the past few days.
The Office of Robert White responded to my email right away and gave me the Emergency Shelter number to call.
I called and someone picked up right away (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m trying to help a friend who has fallen on hard times with alcoholism, which has spiraled into mental health issues and homelessness.
I am trying to navigate the labyrinth of bureaucratic cluster, so that he can get wrap around services (mental and physical health services and access to SSI) as well as housing. Specifically, (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone seen the tall homeless fellow almost always dressed in a beat military uniform? His name is Bronson and used to sleep on one of the benches on 4th Street SW across from Amidon School. Very friendly man. Have not seen him on a few months. (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, the District’s Department of Human Services (DHS) shared the results of the 2024 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count, the annual census of individuals experiencing homelessness. This year’s count took place on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, and showed an overall 14% increase from 2023. Despite this increase, the total count remains 12% lower than the count recorded in 2020, the last PIT conducted before the onset of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Between 2023 and 2024, homelessness among unaccompanied individuals increased 6%, and is similar to the level recorded in 2020; homelessness among families increased 39%, but remains down 30% from 2020. (more…)