Is Your House Power-Starved? Why the Extra Juice Might Be Worth the Squeeze

Is your house power-starved? Why the extra juice might be worth the squeeze

Flickering lights can be more than an inconvenience.

Dupont Circle residents say they're frustrated after back-to-back power outages

Residents and local businesses said they’re alarmed after back-to-back power outages in the sweltering heat in Dupont Circle. Several said they have yet to hear directly from the power company and worry there may be little communication the next time the lights go out. “The first one hit me, and I was like, ‘Whatever we’re going to deal with it, we’re going to go around it,’” said Dupont Circle resident Ali Hassannia. “But then today it happened…

Dupont Circle residents endure third power outage in 3 days amid ongoing Pepco repairs

The lights and air conditioning are back on in Dupont Circle after some went without service for up to three days due equipment malfunctions with Pepco.

Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don't return to old name

President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins, which was considered offensive to Native Americans. Trump also said Sunday that he wants Cleveland’s baseball team to revert to its former name, the Indians, saying there was a “big clamoring for this” as well. The Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians have had their current names since the 20…

Dupont Circle neighborhood deals with 3rd power outage in 3 days

Those in the 20036 zip code are dealing with the third power outage in three days, causing traffic disruptions and food spoilage concerns.

Signs from Sunday’s Power Outage in Dupont Circle

Thanks to Dave for sending: “Dupont Circle power outage. Basically all of the buildings/businesses west of Connecticut seem to be out, with some on the east side too. Traffic lights also out with vehicles/pedestrians unsure what to do. A collection of handwritten closure signs – snapped these photos on my walk to the Sunday farmers’ market. Affected businesses include Sweetgreen, taïm, AT&T, Bibibop, Panera, CVS, La Tomate, Secondi, Dolcezza (on…