Thanks to Victoria for sending: “From a trail in Rock Creek park this morning. God bless the youths.”
City Kids
“Dear PoPville,
There is a public tennis court at 23rd and N St, NW that one or more daycares use as a giant playpen. It’s unfair to players who would like to use the court, the kids rip down the nets, and (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to bring some attention to an issue we are having in our neighborhood. A little over a year ago, our neighborhood dry cleaner moved (largely due to COVID). The small property at 1301 Florida Ave NW, which is on the ground floor of a residential four story apartment complex, was vacant for a bit. A smoke shop tried to move in but was denied by the zoning board because the store is just across the street from Cardozo high school (see photo above). (more…)
photo by angela n.
From WMATA:
“Metro’s youngest customers and those traveling with them now have one less barrier to a stress-free ride on Metrobus. Metro today announced that effective immediately, open strollers are welcome on Metrobus, replacing a policy that required strollers to be folded before boarding. (more…)
From the office of Council Chairman Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement after District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) this afternoon released their Initial Budget Allocations for Schools for FY2024.
“Once again, the Chancellor is traumatizing public schools by proposing substantial budget cuts,” Mendelson said. “In testimony before the Council earlier this week, the Chancellor minimized the chance that any schools would see substantial budget cuts. Yet we’re finding school after school losing money and teachers. (more…)
Thanks to Oscar for sending.
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photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I’m hoping I can poll the community for some valuable advice. I gave birth to my third child last fall, my first in the District. She’s now four months old, and the city has yet to provide me with her birth certificate or forwarded the information to SSA. (more…)
Elizabeth, the founder of Three Littles, “We are open Tuesday through Sunday from 11-6 at 1260 4th st NE in the Union Market District.”
“Dear PoPville,
Three Littles is a local children’s toy store that sells well-made children’s toys and a variety of strollers/car seats. My wife and I bought a stroller from them a couple months ago and Elizabeth (the owner) personally assembled the stroller and brought it to us at the hospital, (more…)
From the United States Botanic Garden (100 Maryland Avenue, SW):
“The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will offer a garden-wide “Season’s Greenings” holiday display this year, running from Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, closed on December 25. As part of the festivities, G-gauge model trains will run between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day in the gated outdoor gardens and the Conservatory will feature poinsettias, holiday decor, and D.C. landmarks made from plants. (more…)
1759 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Because Science opened in Adams Morgan! I had so much fun checking it out — it’s a very cheery local shop with lots of science-themed gifts, games, cards, handmade jewelry, and even some actual science supplies. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.” (more…)