“Dear PoPville,
Jogging in rock creek park around 330 Sunday I saw a group of people crowded on boulder bridge looking down into the creek at a beaver that wasn’t moving. Word going around was that an off leash dog had attacked it about 20 minutes earlier. (more…)
photo by Nick Carton
“Dear PoPville,
The last couple of weekends, I’ve noticed the loop around Reagan National Airport become a parking lot and a nightmare for anyone arriving or departing. The traffic is so bad that cars can’t even leave the airport after picking someone up from arrivals.
This seems ironic since the whole arrivals area was just redesigned. Is this a tragic design flaw or is there another event that is clogging up the airport traffic?”
Nick wrote: “Friday evening mess at DCA. Complete gridlock. No Ubers available. Cab line 200+ people deep. Going the metro route!”
DCA reported last week: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
It’s now happened multiple times – a marching band down 13th st on a Wednesday night. Any idea what’s going on?”
Another reader asks: “do you know anything about the marching band / parade in NW today around 7 pm? i saw them on 11th between R and S. it made my day.”
I’m guessing it’s practice for the annual United House of Prayer Memorial Day Parade.
“Dear PoPville,
A speed hump sign was installed two or three years ago (it’s been so long I can’t even remember exactly when it was) in O Street, NW. But since then… no “hump” has ever been installed in our street. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
27 carts at Columbia Heights village apartments. The stores have no interest in collecting them. DPW just came through on an alley cleaning but have no idea how to haul that many away.”
“Dear PoPville,
Warning: Five downtown Capital Bike Share stations are off line. Before I called Capital Bike Share for help, I tried these three stations that didn’t work. (more…)
Thanks to Colin for sharing: “I’m pretty sure it’s a sick coyote. Saw it at Rock Creek golf course.”
More photos and video: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There has been an eerie, flute-like sound happening near the Petworth metro since last night. One long note followed by two short. Timinf is inconsistent. Anyone know what’s causing it?!
Much louder today than yesterday, too! 24 hours of it has definitely removed any appreciation for it.”
“Dear PoPville,
do you have any previous threads/insight on where someone with curly hair can get a quality, affordable cut? Most places charge $100+ even for just a trim. It doesn’t need to be a specialized cut, just someone who doesn’t only know straight hair. Can you please share?”
The early replies: (more…)
Evan writes: “these signs popped up overnight
Will be late to work as I had to drive around finding a place to park
This project has been a nightmare. Nothing has been done. What are the rules about putting these signs up/notifying people in advance?“