Thanks to Julio for sending: “This little one was reluctant at first, but here they are right across from Sheridan Circle.”
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Last Christmas Tree in Town.
Petworth
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in the 1300 Block of Congress Street, Southeast.
At approximately 1:21 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located two adult male and two adult female victims suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported all four victims to local hospitals for treatment. Moments later, members learned of a fifth victim seeking treatment at a local hospital. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I have noticed that someone is dumping out food for animals in our neighborhood near Barnard Elementary. To date, I have seen cereal and what looks like a several whole sandwiches scattered on the ground. Recently someone has been leaving a cup of water out as well. While it may help some birds, I have watched more than a few rats at a time gorge themselves. I just want to say as a friendly reminder to please get a bird feeder instead.”
Thanks to Jeff for sending this great capture from Grant Circle in Petworth.
Ed. Note: From time to time chandeliers appear randomly floating around town.
Closeup: (more…)
“It’s like a 4 inch hole”
“Dear PoPville,
I had a huge sewer rat chew through my foundation and then a hole by my fuse box and snuck in my house. (more…)
From Slow Food DC:
“Join us for a socially-distanced mutual aid garden party THIS Sunday @ Upshur Community Garden! (Upshur Street between 13the and 14th Street, NW)
Tour the garden and beehives
Drop off donations for Share a Seed and @DCW4MutualAid
Seed planting for kids (and adults)
Happy hour after @lymanstaverndc for donors!” (more…)
Georgia and Quincy Street, NW
Eatmore had a helluva run. Anyone ever try the Shortnee Food Truck?
The remaining Eatmore Fried Chicken sign/name will also hold a place in my heart: (more…)
Welp, we made it about six months without seeing a Monster Rat.
“Dear PoPville,
We see a lot of rats in DC but this is a new one. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Tonight (Friday) around 7:15 my fiancé and I went to go grab a bite at cinder bbq (8th and Upshur St, NW.) Our puppy Lucy knocked over an easel which terrified her which caused her to bolt and slip out of her harness. Before our eyes Lucy was sprinting up upshur street. The entire community of people out around 7:15pm shouted, stopped cars, and unquestionably saved Lucy from a very terrible incident. (more…)
This rental is located at Shepherd St NW near 5th St NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,090 Room with sunroom in spacious rowhouse (Petworth) (more…)