Thanks to Susan for sending this “Vulture on call in McLean Gardens. Clean up on aisle 47.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
It’s bad enough we are all in 5 days a week, but now our commute times have increased drastically. Below is what I sent to WMATA. Anyone else impacted is encouraged to reuse the content to advocate for more efficient shuttle services!
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I am writing to express my profound dissatisfaction and concern regarding the current shuttle bus plan for the Green Line shutdown, which is scheduled from August 2nd to August 31st. As a federal employee who relies on the Green Line to commute to the Suitland Federal Center, the designated shuttle service is inadequate and has created a significant and unnecessary hardship for hundreds, if not thousands, of employees. (more…)
Thanks to Rita for sending from Reno and Alton around 1:15pm: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide which occurred in Northwest.
On Monday, August 4th, 2025, at approximately 9:57pm, Fourth District officers responded to the 1300 block of Otis Place Northwest for reports of a shooting. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Spotted lantern flies out today in force in Eastern Market/Navy Yard. Cooler temps? Be alert for good stomping. I got 5 during a lunch walk.”
USDA also notes: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1600 block of S Street, Northwest, for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Welp, May has come and went…
“Dear PoPville,
The weeds nearly cover the fencing now.
Called Wendy’s, (more…)
807 V Street, NW
Thanks to Erik and Mark for sending the Landmark Atlantic Plumbing movie theater alcohol update: “The bar is back open at Atlantic Plumbing. (more…)
13th and H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the gloriousness that is Tempo Shack Nepalese Street Eats:
“On 13th Street side of Thai Tiki Garden on H.” (more…)
1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Filomena had a Baby!! (more…)