“Dear PoPville,
The north side of Q Street NW, between 15th and 16th has, in all recent memory (10+ years), been Tuesday street cleaning.
But . . . they’ve put one – one! – new sign in the middle of the block that says “Thursday”! (more…)
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photo by Phil
“Dear PoPville,
On December 2, DC’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will begin to enforce a new education requirement that all daycare teachers in the city hold an Associate’s Degree. Most only hold a Child Development Associate’s degree (CDA), (more…)
photo by Sandra Sitar
“Dear PoPville,
I’m saving to replace the heat pump in a small 1BR condo in Glover Park. Trying to get it replaced before it dies so that I’m not scrambling.
The contractor will need a crane to get it onto the roof of a 3 story building.
Has anyone replaced their heat pump recently under similar circumstances? (more…)
“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…)
photo by Tom Brenner
“Dear PoPville,
I captured this on the mall yesterday around 1pm, but couldn’t find the kids/family when I made it down to the reflecting pool. Any shot we could see if anyone here might know who this is?“
234 Upshur Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I heard that a bakery and/or coffee shop was opening in this corner spot on 3rd and Upshur Street NW. There are signs of life stirring in the space, but I haven’t seen any announcements. Anyone know what’s coming soon?”
And across the street: (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve recently moved to a building that controls the switch between A/C and heat and they are refusing to turn on the A/C prior to the May 15th date that’s mandated by DC law. My apartment has been above 80 degrees for over two days despite fans running, blinds closed, and every other measure I could take to mitigate the heat inside my unit. In addition, DC Public Schools are also dealing with this and students are expected to learn in classrooms that are also over 80 degrees. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Stumbled upon a bin with the lid on this afternoon in an alley [in Petworth] right next to the trash and recycling but to my horror found two terrified cats inside. After further investigation, it’s clear these cats were intentionally abandoned by the dumpster to be discarded. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Any thoughts on best Mexican restaurant for catering on Cinco de mayo?”
I suggested Mezcalero, Taqueria Habenero, Taqueria al Lado and Chicatana.
Any others they should look into?
“Dear PoPville,
On Friday they dropped the attached memo at everyone’s door. To summarize, it states that marijuana will not be allowed at all in any the building even if the user has a medical prescription. I’m wondering if this is happening elsewhere in the city?”
They cite: (more…)