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Looking for witnesses to a cyclist who was hit (and run) by a car last Thursday?

Published April 18, 2023 at 12:45PM

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

“Dear PoPville,

The crash occurred on Thursday, April 13th at about 2:45pm slightly north of the corner of 36th and Garrison St. NW. Unfortunately, he was in a very bad state (and still is- broken ribs, fractured skull, stitches, and extensive road rash), so he doesn’t remember what happened except hearing a car revving up right behind him immediately beforehand.

He was on his bike (not sure of type or color); he’s an avid cyclist, so likely a road bike. And he’s a white male in his early 60s. (more…)

What the Helen of Troy are These?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 17, 2023 at 2:35PM

Thanks to R. and E. for sending: “I just saw these yellow poles around Adams Morgan, in four or five places. (more…)

Koi (goldfish?) in the Potomac? This can’t be good

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 17, 2023 at 10:05AM

“Dear PoPville,

I was standup paddle boarding from Georgetown to chain bridge and stopped off in a little cove. This area was perfect pond-like conditions and pretty shallow. (more…)

“PSA about how to mitigate mosquitos’ yearly reign of terror.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 14, 2023 at 2:35PM

photo by H St Weather Geek

“Dear PoPville,

I thought it might do something if you put out a PSA about how to mitigate mosquitos’ yearly reign of terror. The easiest and most important step is to eliminate standing water. I pulled a list from the internet: (more…)

#PSA

“Please help.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 14, 2023 at 1:45PM

J. writes: “Got single print visitors parking pass on ParkDC. Parked in indicated area – see screengrab from ParkDC website. Got $60 in parking tickets. Please help.”

#parking

“Looking for where I can donate my bicycle in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 14, 2023 at 10:05AM

image by Lorie Shaull

“Dear PoPville,

Alas, I’ve decided to buy a new bike and am looking for where I can donate my old one. I’ve heard about Gearin’ Up Bicycles, but have had some issues getting ahold of them by phone and email. Does anyone know what the latest is with them? Alternatively, does anyone else know where else I can donate my old bike? Thanks!”

“Teenage boys on the MBT – thought it would be hilarious to scream profanities and jump in front of my bike.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 13, 2023 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

PSA: I was riding my bike on the Metropolitan Branch Trail this afternoon when a group of teenage boys thought it would be hilarious to scream profanities and jump in front of my bike. (more…)

#MBT
#PSA

“building a two-story apartment building in front of the majestic corner house!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 13, 2023 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

Renovation of the corner house on the southeast corner of 13th and Harvard is underway. We’re delighted. Then we noticed a huge slab on the front yard. Turns out the developer was able to split the corner lot and is building a two-story apartment building in front of the majestic corner house! (more…)

“But why?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 12, 2023 at 1:45PM

Thanks to NF for sending: “L st and Vermont NW. L street is a one way :)”

#signs of the times

What the Helen of Troy is This Double License Plate?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 12, 2023 at 10:05AM | Updated April 13, 2023 at 10:28AM

Update from the Department of For-Hire Vehicles:

“The Department of For-Hire Vehicles, which regulates taxicabs, limos, and ride-hailing companies in the District, allows residents of Maryland and Virginia to operate in the District. One requirement is to display a taxi vehicle tag issued by the District. In the past, some taxicabs had tags issued both by the District and their home jurisdiction. That is why you may occasionally see taxicabs with two tags.”

“Dear PoPville,

Attached is an interesting double license plate I saw in Woodley Park area today – DC and Virginia tags…. for what the helen of troy is this?” (more…)

#parking