
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of multiple suspects in an extortion case involving a staged kidnapping in Southeast. (more…)

From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of multiple suspects in an extortion case involving a staged kidnapping in Southeast. (more…)

Thanks to Steve for sending this awesomeness from Rob and Margo: “Bald Eagle Grabs Rat” (more…)

3910 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Charles for sending the latest about DC Al Toque:
“They are targeting this weekend for opening pending inspection…” (more…)

photo by Adam Fagen
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Good news from our friends at Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW at Kennedy/Colorado.) Live Music March Sundays upstairs!! (more…)

Thanks to Evan for sending:
“Spotted a 90’s Toyota Crown. These weren’t sold in the US – note the right hand drive.
Its larger and much more luxurious sibling, the Toyota Century, was arguably better than a contemporary Rolls by almost every metric.”
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“Dear PoPville,
On Saturday afternoon, you asked to join me at an outdoor table at The Coffee Bar while I was reading. You were reading (more…)

Ed. Note: Makes the mosquito device seem like a lullaby in comparison…
“Dear PoPville,
Union Market security has decided to install a loudspeaker with high decibels that relays an anti loitering message. Every minute starting at 12:00am and ends at 6:00am. It’s superloud and can be heard yards away. I’m sure this is illegal.” (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if most DC neighbors are aware of this, so wanted to see if there’s a good way to make people aware.
I was stunned when I saw Pepco’s letter explaining why we were experiencing higher electricity bills this winter. Their explanation was basically… it’s cold.
I wanted to make sure readers were aware that (more…)

Connecticut and Belmont Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Ughhh more disruption in traffic coming to a bridge near you. Does anyone know what new hell ddot is about to inflict? (more…)