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27-year-old Dzhoy Zuckerman “shot and killed while being robbed at gunpoint. memorial ride at 5pm”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Rest in power Dzhoy” photo by Guarina Paloma Lopez

Mark Sussman writes last night: “Hey #bikeDC Dzhoy Zuckerman was shot and killed last night [Saturday, see police report below] while being robbed at gunpoint. There is a memorial ride for him tomorrow [Sunday] 5pm at Conte’s Navy Yard”

Ed. Note: “Dzhoy Zuckermans pronouns are they/them.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in the 6100 block of 3rd Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:08 am, (more…)

Today* in Corgis*** around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jeff for sending: “Whitman Walker on R. The pup was clearly enjoying the wind on its tiny floofy snout.”

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

“Extremely fast bike dad dropped his keys”

By Prince Of Petworth


not the dad in question (or perhaps a dad at all) just a legend on 11th Street

If this was you, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was biking north on 11th NW around 6pm today (Wednesday) somewhere north of Florida, when what appeared to be a dad with a toddler on a cargo bike passed me, and right after doing so dropped some house+bike+car keys. (more…)

“Incredibly Dangerous”?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was driving north on 16th Street and witnessed what I can only describe as tremendously stupid. In rush hour no less.”

Is 16th Street a shared lane for bikes and cars?

“Any updates on Hains Point bike lanes?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Any updates on when (if?) the long-awaited Hains Point bike lanes will actually be put in? Back in November the word was they’d be installed in one week in early December. But here we are in June, and as of last weekend when I was there biking … nothing.  Has anyone seen an updated timeline?”

Update from NPS (July 6):

“We’re working with @DDOTDC to restripe Ohio Drive around Hains Point, creating a safer pathway for bikers & pedestrians. The road will remain open during the 6 week project, but some parking areas will be closed”

“Want to say thank you to a kind stranger”

By Prince Of Petworth

If this is you, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll connect you with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Earlier this week on Monday, June 13, I fell off my bike trying to go up a curb around Dupont Circle and fell. I didn’t have any serious injuries but I hit my mouth and the bleeding made me think my injuries were worse than they were (and note that I was wearing a helmet).

No one was around to see me fall but I flagged down a woman as she was walking out of a building between 21st/22nd st and N St. She helped me call 911 and stayed with me until the ambulance came, (more…)

“CityBikes temporarily closed?” due to “death of Charlie McCormick, founder and CEO of City Bikes”

By Prince Of Petworth


4810 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Update from Emma and ah: “I am told that the owner recently passed away – unexpectedly – and there may not be a clear succession plan in place.”

City Bikes tweeted May 18: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charlie McCormick, founder and CEO of City Bikes. In this period of grief, and respect for Charlie’s legacy, we have temporarily closed the doors of the business while we are evaluating the next steps.”

“Dear PoPville,

Drove by their location on Wisconsin and the store was temporarily closed with a sign on the door. (more…)

Today* in Corgis*** around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Paul for sending: “Came across this guy and his pet cockatoo while biking on Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park yesterday. Didn’t catch either of their names, but the guy says he bikes regularly with the bird, up to 20 miles at a time, and she just likes hanging out there enjoying the rush.”

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

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