I love this strip in Columbia Heights. Like many HotD, for me, it’s all about the windows:
Photo via @KellyKaipo
WMATA tweets:
“Crews are heading to Columbia Heights station to investigate the power outage”.
@KellyKaipo says in addition to lights “turnstiles and escalators out too”.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
From a press release:
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) prepares to bring the District’s outdoor swim season to a close. Today, DPR released the pool closing schedule for its 22 outdoor pools and children’s pools as well as the indoor pool maintenance schedule. A number of pools will be open through September 5, 2011. A complete schedule is provided below. The East Potomac Pool, which is heated, will remain open through October 2, 2011. DPR’s Outdoor Children’s Pools close Sunday, August 21, 2011 with the exception of Barry Farms which will close on Friday August 19, 2011. All DPR Spray Parks will close on Labor Day, September 5, 2011.
DPR’s indoor pools and aquatic centers operate year-round, but will undergo scheduled maintenance to deep clean the pool and facility. The detailed maintenance schedule is provided below. For a complete list of pool locations and hours visit the DPR website at DPR.DC.GOV or contact the DPR Aquatics Office at (202) 671-1289.
Full schedule of closures after the jump. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending the photos from the corner of 6th and H St, NW. Seems like a solid lunch option for the neighborhood.
“Dear PoP,
I walk past it on my way home and had been noticing small signs of change over the last several several months (new sign, new paint, a banner promising sandwiches, interior renovations, finally another new sign). Last night I went in and talked to the guy behind the cash register. He says they’re going to be selling Ethiopian food for carryout. I am very excited!
It also looks like they will continue to offer convenience store wares (chips, soft drinks, overpriced canned goods).”
If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.
“Talk to the hand” Cheers from Capitol Hill
“I come from work early to find these two passed out! :) what a life”
“Here’s a picture of my cat Max, enjoying some slightly cooler temperatures! He currently lives in Mount Pleasant, but he’s a well-traveled DC cat who has lived in 3 of the 4 quadrants (SW is the only one we haven’t hit yet!)”
Adopt Jackson after the jump. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My bike was stolen about a year ago from right outside my office building on K Street (An image of it is attached). At the time, I filed a police report but pretty much expected nothing to come of it. I hadn’t gotten it registered with DC Police and it was relatively cheap (though one of a kind because I built it part by part). Last night, I was walking up 14th Street towards Meridian (where I live) and saw the bike locked to the fence right next to Pan Lourdes bakery. It was locked with another bike with a U lock on the fence that surrounds the rowhouse between the bakery and CC’s liquor store. When I went back later, the bike wasn’t there but my guess is that someone took it inside because I saw someone taking another locked bike inside as I got there.
What are my options here if I go back and see it locked today? Can/should I lock the bike with my own U lock? Should I ask the police to get involved since this is stolen property? Should I leave a note and ask whoever has the bike to give me a call?
Really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.”
This rental is located at 47th Pl, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“1 BR apartment with combined kitchen living room, separate bedroom and full bath. Located in lower level of house with private entrance and good light. Attractive and safe neighborhood near Georgetown U. and German Embassy off MacArthur Blvd. and Reservoir Road. On bus line, 20 minutes to downtown, and 30 minute walk to G’town. Fully furnished (bed, couch, chairs, table, desk, lamps, etc). Ideal for a single professional or grad student. Monthly rent of $1,300 plus one month advance security deposit. All utilities included in rent plus cable TV and internet service. One year lease preferred. No smokers or pets. Available September 1, 2011.”
This 1 bedroom is $1300.
Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick
“Dear PoPville,
Don’t know if this is something that you can help with but thought I’d ask anyway if you have a recd of a firm that is good for home carpet cleaning. Thanks in advance for any advice.”
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