“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday (Sunday, July 2nd), we had a young man come to our door. He was soliciting donations for the DC Futures program and said he was close to his $100 goal. His pitch was slick, but very fast paced and felt like a hustle. He showed a permit, however, I couldn’t get a good look at it before I told him to move on. Is a permit required to go door-to-door?
After he left, I looked up DC Futures, since I had never heard of it. It is a real program that has a scholarship and financial assistance, but there is nothing on their website about fundraising. I reached out to them through email (response was super quick!), and they said they do not have kids going door-to-door for donations. I wanted to alert others to this potential scam.”
Recent Stories
“Embrace chic mid-century vibes in a maintenance-free community atmosphere.”
3249 M Street, NW via Loopnet (formerly painted blue, that tobacco/vape spot.) Bisnow’s Emily Wishingrad with the big news yesterday: “A Raising Cane’s is coming to Georgetown on M St….
Thanks to Olivia for sending these great shots from Capitol Hill over the weekend:
3100 14th Street, NW Thanks to P. for the PSA: “The columbia heights chick fila is closed through the 20th for maintenance.” “maintenance”… Stay tuned.
We’re about a month out from summer. That means you’ve still got time for spring cleaning!
Lexi Grant, an operations manager at Well-Paid Maids, shared her go-to spring cleaning tips with WTOP News. Step one? Declutter. Get rid of items you don’t use, find space for items that need a home and organize those areas.
Then, it’s time to dust. Lexi starts with high-touch surface areas (think: refrigerator, dishwasher, counters, microwave). One area she sees often neglected is the bedroom — and it makes sense. Heavy furniture is difficult to move around, but it’s important to really get in there so dust doesn’t affect your sleep.
In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passing of Giacomo Puccini
The Washington Opera Society Presents
Giacomo Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West”
Featuring: Jonathan Burton, Michael Butler, Kristin Sampson, Kevin Short, with Adam Cioffari, Andrew Boivert, Peter Burroughs, Collin Power, Josh Bates, Carl Rosenthal, Jude Regan, Jose Sacin, Solomon Collins, Anamer Castrello, Noah Mond, and Maestro Julian Benichou conducting the Chorus & Orchestra of the Washington Opera Society.
Baker Meet Up: Baking With Local Rye
Calling all home bakers and professional bakers alike! CGA is hosting its next Baker Meet Up on Monday, June 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the University of the District of Columbia. This time around, we’re focusing on baking with local
Beyond Boundaries: An Evening Curated by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
May 22-25 at 8pm
May 25-26 at 2pm
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa curates a special evening, including her lauded 2019 TWB commission, Delusional Beauty. Works from emerging choreographers, Chanel Da Silva and Houston Thomas will elevate diverse voices
