photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if anyone knows of a woodshop I could rent time in. I have a small woodworking project related to my plan for proposing to my long time partner and am having trouble finding a place to finish it. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.”
“Dear PoPville,
I recently took a new job in Virginia that is not metro accessible, and my commute requires me to take Rock Creek Parkway to Beach Drive home. The “exit” to Beach Drive under the Taft Bridge is a mess every day.
I’m one of those people who dutifully waits in the long line, while dozens of people try to cut it, which only makes the traffic worse. That said, I know the efficiency of zipper merges, and this basically is two lanes merging into one.
Is this “exit” supposed to be a zipper merge? (more…)
photo by
Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
I need an employment lawyer, stat — preferably one with experience with federal jobs.
The firm Shaw, Bransford, and Roth was recommended to me, but I haven’t yet received a call back from an attorney. Recommendations for any others?”
“Dear PoPville,
Saw a convoy of 9 black SUVs (6 Chevy’s and 2 Cadillacs, plus a black Dodge SUV, motorcycles, and Capitol police SUVs) turn into Rayburn yesterday morning around 10am and realized I didn’t recognize the flag (right hand side of photo.)
I thought this mystery flag might be a fun one to crowdsource because it has me stumped. I checked countries, countries that wish to be recognized, tribal flags (the coolest by far of all the searches), Canadian Provinces, US states, US territories, OPEC, the Pope, US Cabinet agencies, and even some corporare flags. I also reached out to a college friend that is an Economist in Africa and has traveled extensively on the Continent. She didn’t recognize either.
Maybe I missed something obvious? But now this mystery is bugging friends far and wide and they are hoping for an answer. Perhaps an insider who knows the schedule yesterday (Jan 31 2023) will help?”
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone lost water pressure after the lead pipe replacement from the street to their house? I live on Monroe and our pipes were replaced In early January 2023. I noticed the loss of pressure that day and shared with the contractor before they left, but they did not resolve. (more…)
Justin writes: “Six tickets for expired tags/no inspection on my most recent Free2Move ride. Have seen similar tickets on other F2Ms. I hope this isn’t a sign that Free2Move plans to leave Washington, DC soon. Would hate to see carsharing end.”
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday I found what I think is a spent bullet on my Petworth Georgia Ave NW apartment patio. My patio is alley facing. MPD sent an officer who said it wasn’t a bullet, but I think it’s clearly a bullet.
Has anyone seen or experienced something similar?”
“Dear PoPville,
WSC Columbia Heights has had no TV for over a month and a half (the attached pictures are from December 19th, and it was down for at least a week before that). The TVs are either off, or are on with only a DirectTV screensaver. (more…)
405 8th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just wondering if anyone knows what’s planned for the old Cafe Atlantico (and then MRKT) [Ed. Note: Don’t forget Azur] spot at 405 8th St NW? Looks nice – and we could definitely use some additional foot traffic at that end of the street. Googled The Clayton and nothing pops up.” (more…)
photo by Jeff Vincent
Update: “The initial communication told us to leave early based on the US Marshals Service recommendation, but apparently it was based on the recommendation of one local US Marshals Service office in California.”
“Dear PoPville,
FYI, my federal agency just sent the following email:
“Please be advised that the US Marshals Service is recommending that federal employees evacuate from federal facilities today no later than 3 PM Eastern time (or your equivalent local time).”
Ed. Note: Earlier today we posted about a daycare closing at 3pm due to “Potential Risk of Riots and Rallies”.