“Dear PoPville,
Please help get information out about my Stolen Shih Tzu. She was taken from our backyard on yesterday 10/21/2023 around 11am. We are located in Washington DC on Wheeler Rd SE.” (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
“Dear PoPville,
Weird one…somebody (no idea who) put up reserved parking moving signs on my street, using my address and first name (though last name and phone number are different). Should I report it to…DOB?”
photo by Pablo Raw
From the National Gallery of Art:
“The beloved winter tradition returns! The 2023–2024 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will run from Monday, November 20, through March 3, 2024 (weather permitting).
Managed by Guest Services, Inc., the ice rink invites visitors to skate among the museums on the National Mall. Skaters will be surrounded by monumental sculptures from modern and contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.
To celebrate the start of the skating season, the ice rink will host figure skaters from Team USA for pop-up performances at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on opening day, November 20.
Ice Rink Hours and Fees (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending from North Michigan Park.
It had been 4 day since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. Others victims have recommended Rimgard. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Addressing Crime Trends Now Act (ACT Now), new legislation that will address recent public safety challenges by giving law enforcement more tools to hold criminals accountable and keep neighborhoods safe. By adding more tools while also amending provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Amendment Act, the legislation will also help create an environment that better supports communities and victims as well as the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) ability to hire and retain highly qualified officers.
“This legislation reflects what our community is telling us: they want appropriate accountability for those who choose to commit crimes and inflict fear in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Bowser. “At a time when we’re dealing with historically low staffing levels at MPD, we’re making common-sense changes that recognize the day-to-day operational challenges our officers experience and that will better support safe and effective policing.”
The legislation Mayor Bowser is sending to the DC Council includes commonsense policies that will support MPD’s ability to address recent crime trends by: (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending: “Black Rat Snake crossing Columbia Rd NW from abοout the northwest corner with Wyoming Ave and then heading directly into the shrubbery in front of Gelmarc Towers (1930 Columbia Rd NW). Several of us pedestrians teamed up to stop traffic to get it across the busy road safely. Resulting in a few pissed off drivers and one happy rat eater.” (more…)
3146 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I thought readers might be interested to know that after numerous complaints about the 7 Eleven in Mt. P, including the most recent involving Beau Thai, it appears to be closing – and quickly. They posted signs (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Saw a hit and run in Georgetown today (Sunday.) Black jeep fully swiped and repeatedly backed up and hit again parked car on 31st between O and P. (more…)
1140 19th Street, NW previously home to GRK Fresh
Thanks to Julia for sending word about “Pop Social Day and Evening Lounge.” Anyone stop by for a bite/drink or hit the new jazz option Thursdays? (more…)
“The 2020 National Christmas Tree with the White House in the background. NPS/ Liz Macro”
From the National Park Service:
“Join the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation as we usher in the second century of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 30. The free ticket lottery will open to the public on Nov. 1.
Here are six dates to know for this year’s tree lighting ceremony: (more…)