Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
Thanks to Shannon for sharing the warning yesterday:
“Driving to work & by Ivy City Target– man in white Chevy SUV yelled that my tire was falling off. Told me to pull over. Didn’t and he ended up following before turning around. Checked tire, it was fine. Be careful”
Photo by Wayan Vota
Update: “I wish I had better news but I’m in a long-term relationship. Warm regards to your reader, however, who has found one of the best spots for a pandemic stroll.”
“Dear PoPville,
I was taking a walk through Rock Creek Cemetery on the evening of Friday, February 5 and was surprised to see a handsome stranger in a baseball cap and black leather jacket also walking alone. I was going to pass by when he stopped to ask me a question. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
A neighboring property is undergoing construction – it’s legal construction, with permits. It’s being done by a developer, but it’s changed hands, so we don’t know who the poc is now. There appears to be a lot of accumulated construction debris in the backyard for a while. Are they not supposed to be cleaning that up on a regular basis? Do we complain to DCRA or someone else? Any guidance would be appreciated.”
“Dear PoPville,
Help! Some a-holes stole my Prius’ catalytic converter last night [Thursday], confirmed by the crazy loud engine sound when I started it and from my neighbor’s security camera. Unfortunately, this seems to be happening a lot throughout the country as these things have a hefty resale value. I’m hoping someone has advice on how to get it fixed and not break the bank, whether to go through my insurance company (I’ve already called the police to file a report), and most importantly how to prevent it from happening again since I have to park on the street.“
“Dear PoPville,
As if we needed more evidence that the DC police budget is extremely inflated and misdirected…this scene from Columbia Rd NW between 18th and 16th on the evening of 2/6/21. A small group of peaceful protesters (30-40 people tops; I’m guessing racial justice-focused based on their chants, but I do not know the organizing group nor do I speak for them) walked down Columbia Rd while a disproportionately large police presence preceded them AND followed them. In the attached image, the only group NOT circled is the protestors.
Police escorting large protests/marches to maintain traffic safety is one thing, but this is excessive and clearly intimidating. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There’s some sort of scammer on Q between 17th and 18th leaving this sticky note on cars saying that they hit them and want to work something out? The sticky notes are all printed the exact same, not handwritten. Saw the same sticky note on 4 cars in this block.”
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know where to get a pizza bagel? Not a bagel pizza and none of this bread section 6 to a pack bagel business, but from a proper bagel maker. Call Your Mother is the best bagel I can find in DC, but they don’t have pizza bagels. Asking for a pregnant friend who needs one, badly. Photo for reference. Thank you!!”
Photo by Bradley Joines
Kathryn asks: “Does anyone have experience with scheduling a donation pickup during COVID? I have some furniture/housewares/clothes I would love to donate, but I want to be sure 1) I’m contacting a group willing to take my stuff and 2) everyone is safe during the process.”
Some early recs: (more…)
Photo by Rex Block
“Dear PoPville,
I live in a big apartment building in Navy Yard, very near the Capitol. It seems like a good portion of the building is occupied by anti-maskers who have refused to wear masks in common spaces, such as elevators, hallways, lobbies, gyms, lounges, and package rooms. It’s my understanding that Mayor Bowser has written up rules (is that even the correct thing to call it??) about apartment buildings, stating face coverings are to be worn at all times in common/public areas of apartment buildings. The leasing office staff has sent out a few emails asking people to do so, but they are in no way enforcing it.
My significant other and I are both very high risk, and I got COVID in March and was extremely sick for 7 full weeks. (He was in chemotherapy on the West Coast at the time, so he thankfully wasn’t around me.) I’m terrified of getting it again before our turns for the vaccine come up, and my attempts to be more engaged with the office staff have resulted in mostly apathetic responses. (“We aren’t going to police the building.”) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The jersey barriers in front of CVS at Georgia and New Hampshire were removed this morning [Saturday]. Do you have any knowledge of why? That sidewalk didn’t stop being too narrow to social distance and the pandemic remains raging so it seems premature at best.”