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“I saw lots of unhoused folks outside last night and DC hosts a hotline you can call to help!”

Published December 9, 2025 at 12:30PM

“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…)

“charged $28 for only 38 minutes of parking”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 8, 2025 at 1:45PM

“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…)

The Bell Tolls for the Cheesecake Factory in Friendship Heights on January 24, 2026

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 8, 2025 at 10:30AM | Updated December 8, 2025 at 11:25AM

5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW

With one hand they give you a Trader Joe’s and dazzle you with a Total Wine and with the other they rip away a beloved legend…

Thanks to everyone who sent the sad news about the Cheesecake Factory’s coming closure in Friendship Heights: (more…)

Heads Up: There Will Be Fireworks Tonight (Saturday)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 6, 2025 at 6:14PM | Updated December 7, 2025 at 9:48AM

photo by Beau Finley

From AlertDC:

“A Fireworks Show will occur near Washington Channel tonight, December 6 at approximately 8:00PM. Expect loud noises, flashing lights.”

Tell your friends.

Another Winter Weather Advisory has been Issued for DC – Watch out for slick sidewalks and roads!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 5, 2025 at 1:30PM

photo by angela n.

From AlertDC:

“NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia from 12/5 7PM until 12/6 1AM.

WHAT: Light freezing rain and drizzle, with a light glaze of ice expected. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. (more…)

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“Friday, December 5, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw will take place at the Kennedy Center” – Street Closures, No Parking Starting Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2025 at 3:35PM

photo by Emma K Alexandra

From MPD:

“On Friday, December 5, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw will take place at the Kennedy Center in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, beginning at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, December 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic: (more…)

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With Great Pleasure, I Present to you a Winter Weather Advisory – Some Snow Inbound!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2025 at 2:55PM

photo by Emma K Alexandra

From Alert DC:

“NWS issues a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia from 4AM until 4PM 12/5.

WHAT: Snow, with accumulation near 1 inch. (more…)

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DC Health launches new app, Docket, “helps you to access your vaccine records anywhere, anytime”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 3, 2025 at 3:00PM

From DC Department of Health:

“District residents can access personal and/or family immunization records on file with the District of Columbia Immunization Information System (DOCIIS) through the Docket app.

Use of Docket® is 100% optional. It is available for free (more…)

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Ivy and Coney’s Annual Hanukkah Bar Pop-Up, “Chai-vy & Cohen-y”, Returns Monday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 28, 2025 at 3:25PM

From the legends at Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):

“Ivy and Coney, the preferred dive bar of 4 out of 5 shickers (and the one your Bubbe explicitly warned you about), is overjoyed to celebrate Hanukkah with all of you again!

Beginning Monday, December 1st through the end of the month, the Manischewitz shall flow, the dreidels shall spin, and fun will be had by most. Mercifully, Hanukkah arrives fashionably late this year (starting 12/14), giving us a solid two weeks to pregame and mentally prepare for the miracle of oil lasting eight days (or the miracle of us lasting eight shots). The year 5785 was a real megillah, so let’s toast to 5786 being slightly less of a dumpster fire! (more…)

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Mark It Metro Superfans – Metro’s holiday Pop-Up Shop Kicks Off Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 26, 2025 at 2:25PM

From WMATA:

“Metro is bringing festive cheer to the National Capital Region with the return of its Holiday Pop-Up Shop from Nov. 29 through Dec. 20 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in the heart of downtown DC. (more…)

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