“Dear PoPville,
On my way with a colleague Wednesday, November 29, 2023 8:30am, we witnessed two middle school-aged boys carrying a female student, as they attempted to put her into the public garbage bin at the corner of Q St. and Wisconsin Ave. (more…)
M. sends at 12:46pm:
“Just saw kids streaming out of a smoking school school bus on Piney Branch and Arkansas. Kids are all fine. Bus is not.”
via Google maps
Update: Go Fund Me for the Bloomingdale Petit Scholars teachers.
A reader writes: “The man who attacked them is a known aggressive strung out guy who hangs around the neighborhood. So scary.”
From Councilmember Zachary Parker:
“I’m just now leaving Petit Scholars in Bloomingdale, where staff and families have been shaken by a deeply disturbing incident today. Two teachers were attacked near 2nd and S St NW while a group of teachers were walking three classes of toddlers and infants.” (more…)
courtesy National Building Museum
From the National Building Museum:
“The Big Build
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 am to 4 pm
National Building Museum 401 F Street, NW
Children and adults will learn side-by-side with roofers, plumbers, designers, artisans, and more in this FREE, hands-on festival celebrating the world we design and build. Kids of all ages will explore a wide variety of unique, interactive activities from professions including plumbing, home remodeling, construction, woodworking, and many more. (more…)
From the Mayor’s office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser is reminding the community that the Juvenile Curfew Enforcement Pilot, announced at a public safety situational update earlier this month, will begin on Friday, September 1. The pilot program will include support from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD); Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS); Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA); Department of Behavioral Health (DBH); and Department of Human Services (DHS). (more…)
“Correction: juvenile curfew enforcement applies to anyone under the age of 17.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Juvenile curfew enforcement will focus on 7 key areas. Youth will be brought to Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), where the agency will connect with the youth and their families to proactively engage them and offer rehabilitative services and supports.” (more…)
Maggie sends Saturday: “As of this morning, looks like the 2-5 year old playground is closed, potentially because the fence is damaged? If so, seems to bad to close the full thing for that?”
From a press release:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce an immersive celebration of youth and learning: Kids World debuts at Franklin Park for three fun-filled days: Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July 30. This action-packed weekend will be free and open to all and will feature a variety of creative pop-ups, hands-on activities, playful installations, and more to entertain and educate young visitors and their families. Attendees can expect to dive into the worlds of literacy, health and fitness, creativity, science and nature, and entrepreneurship. (more…)
Thanks to Ata and all who’ve sent in:
“Spotted this heartwarming display by the JCC Preschool on Q Street” (more…)
14th and V Street, NW
Eatonville opened here to great acclaim back in 2009. The space had less success with followups Mulebone and Ancient Rivers.
The other day I noticed this permit in the window at the long vacant space. Childcare coming: (more…)