From MPD:
“From Friday, June 12, 2026, through Sunday, June 14, 2026, events related to the “UFC Freedom 250” will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
From Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., through Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My friend’s cat Dolly ran out on 1 June as movers were at their place in the 1700 block of Evarts Street, NE. She is microchipped but no collar. Bonded to her buddy so her family is anxious to get her home!
This email ([email protected]) can be for sightings.
Thank you!!”
“Dear PoPville,
I feel like this sign missed the mark. Why is the only DC women’s team listed as the Mystics and why are they ranked last? The Spirit literally sells out the stadium. Women’s sports are bigger than ever! There are so many DC women’s teams and it feels like everywhere (even an informational poster about rank choice voting) the DC women’s teams are not getting the respect they deserve. It makes me sad!”
Related: Do folks feel comfortable with ranked choice voting? Do you feel like you understand how it works? Will you be using a particular strategy to vote?
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The first full weekend of June is here, and DC is in peak open-house season. With 360+ open houses across the city this weekend, the warm weather makes it the perfect time to stroll a few neighborhoods, tour a porch or two, and imagine your summer in a new place. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
1815 Adams Mill Road, NW – There was a time…
Thanks to a reader for sending this morning.
Le Mont Royal closed after three years in Adams Morgan back on January 4th, 2026. Le Mont Royal, “a French-Canadian Disco”, opened here on January 6, 2023.
This space was previously home Southern Hospitality and before them the longtime home of Adams Mill Bar and Grill.
Hopefully the space won’t stay vacant for too long…
“Dear PoPville,
would be willing to amplify a gofundme for a local man who was detained by ICE at his job on Monday. Willian is being held by at the Farmville detention center. His mother, Ana, has been my children’s nanny for nearly 4 years and I’m doing whatever I can to help – and quickly realize the thing most in my control is to help reduce the financial burden for the family.”
The gofundme says:
“For nearly four years, Ana has been a cherished part of our family. She has cared for our children with unwavering love, patience, and dedication, and over the years she has become much more than an employee—she has become family.
This week, her son, Willian, was detained by ICE while at work. Willian is the devoted father of two young U.S.-citizen children and the son of a naturalized U.S. citizen. He has been participating in the immigration process for years, has active work authorization issued by the U.S. government, and was actively pursuing his case through the legal system. His detention has left his family facing uncertainty and significant legal expenses at a moment when they should be focused on supporting one another. (more…)
Join DC Road Runners for the Run Better, Run Smarter Workshop at Balance Gym in Buzzard’s Point. The workshop is a comprehensive hands‑on (feet-on?) training experience designed for runners of all levels—from first‑timers to seasoned athletes preparing for fall races like the Army Ten-Miler, Marine Corps Marathon, and National Capital 20 Miler.
This workshop brings together industry experts, in coaching, strength training and HYROX, mobility and injury prevention, sports nutrition, and heart health.
Upshur Street between 13th and 14th Street, NW
A reader passes on more serious frustration (and consequences) about the “Upshur Street Soccer Field: Serious Risk For Children Ignored by DPR (broken net causing balls to roll in street and children chasing balls)” sent to DC government reps: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at approximately 2:17 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1300 block of 6th Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the incident and transported the adult male victim in critical condition to a local hospital. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. (more…)
From the office of Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement regarding the District’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget proposal.
“The Mayor handed the Council a budget with hundreds of millions of dollars of cuts in critical programs like the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, the Childcare Subsidy Program, Universal Paid Leave, Access to Justice and domestic violence programs,” Mendelson said. “The budget I am proposing restores all these programs. A vast majority of the money I am using for these restorations comes from tax revenues the CFO withheld from the Mayor’s budget formulation, as well as a small reduction in the fiscal stabilization reserve fund.”
“This isn’t the first time the Council has drawn from reserves for budgets,” Mendelson said. “The city’s goal is to have 60-days spending in reserve. Right now, we have over 60 days’ reserves. With this budget, we’ll have 62 days.”
The Chairman’s recommendations include increasing our supports for public EDUCATION by: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What in the dickens are these lights that appeared over downtown tonight (around 9:30pm Monday)? Beginning of Alien Invasion? This was looking south toward the White House from Dupont Circle so really not a mystery. It’s the dirty aura. They did eventually settle down.”
Whoa. Anyone else see them? Anyone know the deal for real?
From an email:
“After more than 18 years at The Washington Post, Capital Weather will formally announce its return to independence – and the official launch of its website capitalweather.com, newsletter, and mobile app – on Tuesday June 9.
Capital Weather began as a local weather blog in 2004, before partnering with The Washington Post and becoming the Capital Weather Gang in 2008. Led by a team of meteorologists, journalists, and communicators, Capital Weather is one of the nation’s largest regional weather communities.
The new independent platforms feature: (more…)