Jenny asks us: “Any idea what this creature hanging out in an AdMo alley is? I have so many questions.”
Back in 2013 there was an anti GMO campaign and this was mounted on top of a car to draw attention to the issue: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I found this metal object (with quarter for scale) in my backyard when planting a scrub – Logan Circle area. It is the original shape and the second picture shows 2 openings where it connected to something. Any guesses are welcome!” (more…)
Photo by user Rich Renomeron
“Dear PoPville,
have you heard anything about how T-mobile home internet service is in NW DC? Astound raised its rates so high I am looking at other ISP options and wonder what other DC area people think.”
“Dear PoPville,
There’s been a spike in hit and runs with parked cars on our street the last few months, usually on Friday and Saturday nights (we live a few blocks from U Street). In addition to cars running through stop signs, our block has become a hot spot for street racing. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Over the weekend in my Columbia Heights rowhome, sewage-looking material came up in my basement drains unprovoked (2 outside/1 inside) as well as a little in basement toilet/tub.
Everything otherwise was draining properly and when it came up you could hear some kind of suction noise. After the rain yesterday, it receded (though have to clean up the sludge residue left over). (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
DC’ers in Foggy Bottom area. There’s a mamma duck and one of her babies up b/w 20 and 21st and F pacing back and forth looking for her other baby ducklings. If anyone sees a group of baby ducklings wandering the area, please call DC Wildlife at 202-882-1000. (more…)
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Since, at least, the infamous case of Molly back in 2009 – it has been repeatedly urged that you do not leave your pets unattended.
Thanks to all who messaged me about this:
“Pet parents in the NoMa / H Street / Capital Hill area, please be aware that there is a woman stealing dogs from outside businesses.
She stole a dog on Saturday, May 21 from the Giant at H and 3rd NE, then attempted to take another dog from the Union Kitchen on F and 3rd NE on Monday, May 23, only hours after the first dog was taken back from her. (more…)
Thanks to Katie for sending: “Driver’s license system down. The dmv driver’s license system is down in all locations in DC. Been down since opening. They are saying no ETA on getting it fixed. Lots of people waiting.”
DC DMV reports: “Due to a technical issue, in-person and online transactions that require photo imaging are currently unavailable. Service to resolve this issue will be completed as soon as possible.”
“Dear PoPville,
When I was unloading the 3 dogs from the car this morning they starting barking at a man on the street. He said he would “shoot the f***” out of them” and that he had a gun in his pocket around 7am this morning. (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
I’m hoping your readers/ hive mind might have some leads on where to get rare or old books appraised? (more…)