“Dear PoPville,
Seen (September 20th) at River Terrace Park in NE DC: Trash from two entire cookout parties abandoned on site. I saw evidence they can polish off a tray of barbecue, but somehow lack the ability to clean up after themselves. Hardly an attempt to put things in trash bags.
Those who can’t take pride in their community don’t deserve the resources it offers.
A passerby who lives in the neighborhood stopped and said this is a weekly occurrence. And because it is NPS land, (more…)
Thanks to E. for sending: “Spotted in Takoma/Takoma Park last night around 8:30pm. Dozens of these specks in the sky!”
And thanks to C. for sending later in the night: “What the UFO did I just witness in the sky tonight?” (more…)
Thanks to Jaime for sending: “our hawk sighting in the River Terrace neighborhood. Saw it having a meal on top of our garage.
Was pretty big and even flew off with the food after a car was driving down the alley.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
Tonight (Tues.) there was an entirely foreseeable fire in River Terrace, which could have been prevented, and could have ended in tragedy. There’s been a long abandoned and condemned house; for several weeks a squatter has taken up residence. Many calls and messages have been sent to local leaders and authorities over weeks and months. They’ve known about it, even so much to come out and inadequately board up doors to prevent entry several times. (more…)
This rental is located at 317 34th Pl NE near Dix St NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,700 / 3br – 1800ft2 – Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath Row Home In Quiet NE Location (Washington DC) (more…)