North Capitol and Gallatin Street, NE A reader reported Saturday night around 11:45pm: "Just had an incident at unit block of gallatin ne and in the alley south of that heard a bunch of people screami...

Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW Reader reports around 9:15pm Saturday night: "Lotta cops milling around. And the scene was taped off from the tip down there and way up NH. You could not exit right o...

"Calder. Mountains and Clouds, 1976 (executed 1986–2026). Sheet metal, carbon fiber, cable, bolts, and paint, with motor, 51 ft. 1 1⁄4 in. high (stabile); 75 ft. across (mobile). U.S. Senate Collectio...

City Administrator Kevin Donahue shares: "👀Folks using the Rhode Island Ave pedestrian bridge will notice a big difference! DDOT DC is replacing the graffiti-covered plexiglass with steel fencing. Wor...

photo by Phil Yabut Thanks to Phil for sharing with us yesterday: "Kinda sums up DC today: the Reflecting Pool blocked off by a fence, with police tape covering a storm-damaged gap." Stay tuned.

"Dear PoPville, We had someone break open a lockbox to gain access to and steal packages from our building in Logan Circle."

via google maps "Dear PoPville, Huge police presence on the Harris Teeter side of NoMa right now (Thursday evening, just before 9pm.) Saw at least a dozen FBI officers and multiple police vehicles, an...

1309 5th Street, NE - Booth 20 From a press release: "Mondepice, the tea and spice brand familiar to Washington holiday market shoppers since 2018, has opened a permanent shop at Union Market. The sto...

3206 O Street, NW Hello Munchin Burger! Ed. Note: This space was previously home to Masala Street Indian Food, Pica Taco, GTown Bites, and of course the longtime home to Georgetown Dinette.

1807 18th Street, NW "Dear PoPville, The Dupont Market owner told me he’s going to start doing lattes, coffee, etc. Update! 3 or so weeks until the coffee upgrades. But with that, they’re going to sto...

2431 18th Street, NW "BUL DC’s Korean Comfort Food & Bar 🇰🇷 In Korean, BUL (불) means Fire 🔥 Your haven for comfort Korean delights and spirited Soju moments.🍹" Well this was a pleasant sight last nigh...

12th and U St, NW Ed. Note: There was a time DUKEM came up as number one or near number one (along with the OG Zenebech in Shaw and Meskerem in Adams Morgan) on every best Ethiopian restaurant in DC l...

453 K Street, NW "Mandu Family-run Korean Restaurant in the District of Columbia. Opened in 2006 by Chef Yesoon Lee with son Danny & daughter Jean." See their magnificent menus here. Incredibly frustr...

1530 U Street, NW "Happy to announce CAP CITY CARDS is back!! Opening soon and coming back to U st 1 door down from our old location. New location 1530 U st NW. The hobby is on fire so we will be brin...

photo by Miki Jourdan From AlertDC: "On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Eastern Senior High School Homecoming Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there wil...

7150 12th Street, NW #203 "COMING SOON TO THE PARKS AT WALTER REED 💫 Pilates, Tone & Yoga Redefined 🔥 Low impact, high-energy for every BODY" "we’re bringing FS8 to the Parks at Walter Reed! FS8 combi...

photo by Mr.TinMD From DDOT: "The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), on behalf of the Capital Bikeshare regional partnership, announced the award of a new five-year Operations & Maintenance...

"DDOT will begin to apply solar reflective “cool pavement” coatings at five sites across the city that have been designated as urban heat islands as part of a broader effort called the Cool Corridors ...

1212 4th Street, SE Thanks to Hannah for sending: "I am sharing the sad news that it appears TaKorean closed yesterday after 12 years in business. Many folks down in Navy yard are walking up to the lo...

photo by Tim Brown From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG): "Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) will pay $8.25 million in refunds and penalties and ...

1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW previously home to the legendary Breadline (RIP) Thanks to Eric for sending the latest from Pennsylvania Ave: "Thought you’d appreciate an update considering your dedicated c...

photos via DC Fire and EMS DC Fire and EMS and reported around 9:15am on Wednesday (9/30): "Rescue Collapse Truck vs. Building Davenport and 42nd St NW No injuries. No entrapment. Dept. of Buildings r...

previously home to a Bourbon Coffee Good news from Nino's Bakery: "Come check out the new location of our bakery at 2101 L St NW this Monday, October 5th!" 2101 L Street, NW

photo via DC Fire and EMS Ed. Note: No updates at the Royal's social media yet as to whether or not today's opening hours are affected. Stay tuned. DC Fire and EMS reported starting at 10:10pm last ni...

Thanks to Maggie for sending: "in front of the Air and Space museum on the Mall during an early morning run. You’ll notice a fiercely-guarded rat breakfast between the talons." If you spot a hawk, any...

2010 9th Street, NW Not a lot of info but the liquor license placard for Piazza Bar & Lounge says: "New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 88 and a Total Occupancy Load of 88."...

From the National Cathedral: "Washington National Cathedral is excited to announce our Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, October 4th. It is one of our most joyful gatherings every year, held ...

1335 H Street, NE. photo via Silent Book Club DC H St/Henceforth Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email princeofpetworth@gmail.com so I can put you in touch with OP. "Dear PoPv...

"Dear PoPville, Hi Community! I am wondering if anyone has a spare or no longer used Metro Card Wand they’d like to part with - I believe this was a pop-up shop thing over the summer?" Ed. Note: Shoul...

photo by Eric P. From DC Water: "Beginning October 2, 2026, DC Water rates will increase by less than six percent. For the average residential customer, the total monthly bill is expected to rise by a...

Thanks to Andrea for sending: " Did the fountains in Lafayette Square always change color?" A bit hard to see through the gigantic fence but you can see it a bit better on the video:

Thanks to Wendy for sending us this truly, truly terrible news: "Neopol in Union Market is closing down after today. I’m devastated! Wishing the best for them for sure. Such a loss for the neighborhoo...

"Dear PoPville, This was Massachusetts Avenue and there was a long line of these white buses numbered with Pentagon force protection agency escorting It was around 9:45 AM."

"Dear PoPville, NPS has started flipping the rock creek parkway rush hour lanes back sometimes 30 minutes early. Traffic backed up to woodley park, Cleveland park, and Mount Pleasant today. The lanes ...

4700 Wisconsin Ave, NW Oof, that was fast. Back in June we learned that “Tenley Provisions Opens Sofie’s, Bistro Metzger, and El Jefe Woodfired Pizza under one roof—a gathering place for all of Tenley...

photo from the PoPville archives "Dear PoPville, Lots of low-flying air traffic. So I am up late tonight and I have just heard the third helicopter (or something) fly overhead at 2:15 am. The previous...

4200 block Fessenden Street, NW just off Wisconsin Ave Thanks to K. for sending: "Sol Mexican Grill is closed with a sign on the door (the shelves are empty so I think they maybe gone permanently)." T...

"Dear PoPville, Some long awaited U Street Corridor news: After some delays, the African American Civil War Museum is finally reopening in its permanent home in the historic Grimke School, tomorrow We...

photo by Mr.TinMD Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email princeofpetworth@gmail.com so I can put you in touch with OP. “Dear PoPville, He seemed like a great guy, and I lost hi...

From the Mayor's Office: "Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Office of Planning (OP) transmitted the RFK Campus Master Plan to the Council of the District of Columbia. The plan establishes a framework for...

Beautiful leaves but vile, VILE fruit. Last year we weren't subjected to the malodorous scourge until October 7th. Stay tuned for the good stuff in a month or so...

"Dear PoPville, Seen (September 20th) at River Terrace Park in SE DC: Trash from two entire cookout parties abandoned on site. I saw evidence they can polish off a tray of barbecue, but somehow lack t...

3475 14th Street, NW at Otis Place, NW "Dear PoPville, Tequila y Mezcal on 14th st has excellent tacos, exceptional rice (not kidding), surprisingly great drink specials and outdoor seating. I was the...

4th and Penn streets NE courtesy EDENS From a press release: "Continuing its vision of creating places in Union Market District where community, design and culture come together in unexpected settings...

1375 Kenyon Street, NW entrance on plaza off 14th Street Thanks to my daughter for sending on Saturday afternoon. Back in December 2025 we broke the news that Baltimore’s 2AM Project coming to Columbi...

1756 Columbia Road, NW Thanks to Emma for sending: "Alexis Grea bakery signage up on Columbia road in Adams Morgan. In between the super tacos / bra place" "Chef @alexisgrea’s bakery Washington DC - C...