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“MPD Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam”

Published March 5, 2024 at 10:05AM

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is warning the public of a jury duty phone scam.

Phone scammers impersonate members of MPD and attempt to extort people by claiming an arrest warrant has been issued against them for not appearing at a jury duty summons. The scammer then asks for money to remove the warrant.

The Metropolitan Police Department will never solicit anyone for monetary funds, bank information, or social security numbers.

If you happen to receive unsolicited phone calls similar in nature: (more…)

#PSA
#scam

“Jeni’s Navy Yard closed”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 5, 2024 at 9:35AM

1300 4th Street, SE

Thanks to Anna for sending:

“This sign is posted at Jeni’s in Navy Yard. Says 3/10 but doors are locked and no one working so might be done already”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Last Christmas Trees in Town – March edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 5, 2024 at 9:05AM

Thanks to Harry for sending above: “Spotted on N street between 10th and 11th.”

Thanks to Cathy for sending the great specimen below from Chevy Chase: (more…)

#last christmas tree in town

“signage is up!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 5, 2024 at 8:35AM

12th street and Dalia Street, NW

Thanks to Bryan for sending:

“Update to the Starbucks at the corner of 12th and Dalia. signage is up!!” (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 5, 2024 at 6:45AM

photo by Jeff Vincent

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“Jazz at DK Celebrates it’s One-Year Anniversary”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2024 at 3:55PM

2606 Connecticut Ave, NW

From an email:

“Join us on Friday, March 8, from 7-10pm as Jazz at DK celebrates one year of live jazz at District Kitchen, Woodley Park’s home for merriment, music, and community. (more…)

#happy anniversary

Sweet City Ride

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2024 at 3:35PM

Thanks to Kyle for sending this fantastic van.

Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you!

Missed Connection – Midlands, Saturday night

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2024 at 3:15PM

Photo by Diane Krauthamer

Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Midlands, Saturday night around midnight. (more…)

#missed connections

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2024 at 3:00PM

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Bean the 15 year old wonder-mutt out for an afternoon wagon ride in Petworth. The sweet old girl passed in January but hopefully her Petworth fanclub will be happy to see her sweet face today.”

That Chlorine smell, related to “DC Lead Pipe Replacement Program” or just part of annual spring cleaning?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2024 at 2:35PM

Photo by bajidc

Ed. Note: At some point every March DC Water announces “the Aqueduct switches disinfectants from chloramine back to chlorine to clean our water distribution system and improve water quality.”

“Dear PoPville,

Our block is currently under construction for the DC Lead pipe replacement initiative. Recently, our water has taken on a strong odor similar to chlorine or some other chemical. (more…)