“Dear PoPville,
Spotted this little gal (her name is Sasha) over the last few days in Navy Yard. DDOT markings, I assume it’s to map sidewalks and assess the walkability of the neighborhood?” (more…)
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Photo by PoPville JAMES ANTHONY CAMPBELL
“Dear PoPville,
I am looking for a good rec for termite treatment companies (we found an infestation when we tore up some flooring)”
Thanks to Lance for sending just before 7pm last night:
“Georgia Avenue in Takoma with a huge police presence doing a “Safety Check on all inbound vehicles. Plus towing. 15 cruisers and SUVs with a command vehicle. Show of force for some reason”
Another reader asks: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Contrary to popular belief, the DC DPW does not do garbage pickup using some sort of big trash eating machine that lifts whole garbage bins up high in the air and then dumps all of the contents into its gaping maw. (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
“Dear PoPville,
Hi neighbors. The wood window trim and fascia boards on my DC house need to be replaced. Does anyone have good experiences and a good contractor to recommend?
Also any deck builders?”
and
“I broke a window this weekend when it slipped from my hand and shattered the glass. Which is perfect timing when we’re about to get a cold snap. I’d like to ask the populace for recommendations for companies that do window replacements (residential vinyl). Thanks!”
photo by Emma K Alexandra
“Dear PoPville,
I found a backpack in my alley and there are items inside but nothing that identifies who owns it. I can tell it’s probably someone who is homeless with (more…)
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Ed. Note: Last year an off leash dog attacked a beaver (that had to be euthanized) in Rock Creek Park, Park Police were looking for info.
“Dear PoPville,
I was running in Rock Creek (Saturday) when I had a moment that kinda ruined a glorious day: an unleashed dog chased me off the trail, barking and snarling, with flecks of saliva hitting my legs as I danced back into the bushes. I was sure I was going to get bit and mentally calculating which part of my body should take the brunt. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I need advice on dealing with the aftermath of an incident between my dog and another dog over the weekend. My dog was off-leash and playing in the park, surrounded by several other unleashed dogs, when another unleashed dog approached him. My dog and the other dog circled one another and barked at each other several times before they were separated. I was watching my dog closely the entire time and never saw him put his mouth on the other dog. Two other owners who observed the incident also said they did not see a bite.
The other dog however, did start whimpering (more…)
Getting multiple reports including:
“Predator alert reporting for duty, he approached me on Conn and K (Tuesday.)
I immediately shut him down, went into the bank, and when I came out wouldn’t you know he was talking to (more…)
From a press release:
“On Saturday, March 23, a diverse coalition of D.C. residents will host a public event to save D.C.’s oldest bilingual daycare and longtime bilingual preschool
In a city-wide effort to save the Rosemount Center, D.C.’s oldest bilingual daycare and one of its most culturally and historically significant bilingual preschools, a group of local citizens are organizing a public rally and march asking Rosemount’s founder, House of Mercy, to work with the local officials and residents to preserve this vital, long-standing pillar of the community. (more…)