photo by Phil
“Dear PoPville,
I live in a home that has a basement stairwell that collects water when it rains. There is a french drain at the bottom but it always backs up. Part of the problem is (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
This rental is located at 32nd ST NW near Reservoir St, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
photo by Wayan Vota
“Dear PoPville,
Any reason why the water fountains aren’t turned on? I’ve tried several parks on my running routes to include Dupont Circle, Mitchell Park and the dog park at the intersection of New Hampshire Ave and S Street NW. None of those fountains are on, and we’re clearly past winter. Any idea as to why?”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect and a vehicle in reference to Armed Robbery (Gun) and Assault With Intent to Commit Robbery offenses that occurred on Monday, July 3, 2023, in the First District.
Assault With Intent to Commit Robbery: At approximately 10:28 am, the suspect approached the victim, who was walking their dog, at Maine Avenue and 7th Street, Southwest. The suspect attempted to take the dog and assaulted the victim. After the failed attempt, the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 23-107-042
Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 10:30 am, the suspects approached the victim, who was walking their dogs, in the Unit block of V Street, Southwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun, assaulted the victim, and took the victim’s dogs. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle. CCN: 23-107-016
The dogs are described as French Bulldogs. The male dog is 1 ½ years old and goes by the name of, “Uno.” The female dog is 5 months old and goes by the name of, “Cartier.” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Something I’ve been wondering that the populace might know–what is this no-parking sign saying? No parking from 12:01AM on July 7th until 12:01am on July 8th? (more…)
Back in May we were excited to share that Chinatown Regal Cinema was still open! Back in January it was reported they’d be permanently closing. Now, (more…)
Thanks to Manny for passing on this beautiful shot his Aunt Pam got at 15th and T St, NW last week.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
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11th and F Street, NW
Last week we learned that the H&M in Penn Quarter would be closing August 5th. (more…)
photo by Dave Lyons
From WMATA:
“Metrorail celebrated the Independence Day holiday with preliminary ridership topping 410,000, a level not seen since 2015. With fare-free service after 5 p.m. and a boost in service to accommodate the influx of customers, rail ridership was up 61 percent over last year.
The fireworks on the National Mall, A Capitol Fourth Concert, and other holiday festivities, along with fans attending the Nationals game helped drive ridership. (more…)
From the DMV:
“The DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) is bridging technology, exceptional security and an unparalleled design that is uniquely DC with the release of DC’s newly designed driver licenses and identification cards. Created in partnership with Thales Group, this new design will help protect DC residents from identity theft. (more…)