ICYMI: “The USPS is proposing moving the Temple Heights location that just closed into the former Drybar spot” and “the east-end of the H Street corridor is also seeing a proposal for our post office to move”

Thanks to T. for sending the latest:

“I wanted to send along to you a mailer that I received about the post office at the Reeves Center. The moving of this location isn’t a big shocker since the Reeves Center is looking to be redeveloped.”

Stay tuned.

ICYMI: “The USPS is proposing moving the Temple Heights location that just closed into the former Drybar spot”

Thanks to A. for sending:

“The east-end of the H Street corridor is also seeing a proposal for our post office to move to a new location. It is a short 4 minute walk away from the old location. I really welcome this change. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

The USPS is proposing moving the Temple Heights location that just closed into the former Drybar spot at 1635 Connecticut Ave in Dupont. Read More

Thanks to Leigh for sending the latest from the Temple Heights (Dupont Circle) Post Office, “It’s set to close on March 12.”

“Dear PoPville,

came across this stash of mail at the bus stop on the corner of 24th and Pennsylvania NW. Reported it to 311/non emergency. Wonder if it’s connected to all the stolen mail in Adams Morgan…”

alert via US Postal Inspection Service

Thanks to Jax for writing about an alert from US Postal Inspection Service:

“Do you think this is related to stealing checks? I can’t imagine USPS would go after someone stealing packages. It must be really bad if USPS is actually getting involved?

‘WANTED: We’re offering up to $100K reward for info leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect who has been stealing mail from apartment buildings in the Adams Morgan area of northwest Washington, DC from October 2023 to present.'” Read More

1921 Florida Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

The permanent closing of the Temple Heights branch Post Office in Dupont Circle at 1921 Florida Ave NW has been postponed to mid January. The building it is in is being renovated and they are not planning to reopen a Temple Heights branch post office there or anywhere else. Read More

1921 Florida Ave, NW via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

The post office at 1921 Florida Ave NW is closing for good on Dec. 13. This is horrible news for the community around the post office and for people who find this post office branch accessible and use it every day, including the elderly and others. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

People should not use USPS Priority certified mail if they have any concern about the timing of a delivery or even ensuring that a delivery occurs.

I sent letters to two neighbors on August 8th to satisfy the DC Department of Buildings’ neighbor notification process.

As of today (August 22), Read More

Thanks to M. for sending: “”Mailbox getting removed from the corner of 11th and Irving St, NW.”

Anyone else notice/see mailboxes getting removed? If so, what neighborhood are you in?