I always wondered if folks would do this. Thanks to a reader for sending from Park View/Petworth.
quality of life
@katfish705 tweets us:
“Navy VW Cabriolet-2600 blk of 15th NW-alarm been going off since 0300-6.5 hrs & counting”
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to let you know that my ring was returned to me on Saturday! I posted signs on my street in Adams Morgan offering a reward if found, and my incredibly kind and honest neighbor called me to say he had found it! In lieu of a reward, his only request was that we make a small donation to the Washington Humane Society. I was so touched by his kindness and this is truly a Christmas miracle for my fiancé and I as the ring is a family heirloom and could never be replaced. I’m so blown away by how kind and supportive people were towards me during my frantic search. Several people replied to the posting wishing me luck and sending prayers and advice. Thanks again!”
A Trader Joe’s in California won’t Accept Reader’s DC License because “they don’t accept non-US IDs”
Oof. @lawandlibations tweets us:
“Visiting CA – told at grocery store [Trader Joe’s] that I couldn’t use my DC ID because they don’t accept non-US IDs. Passport requested. @PoPville”
“Dear PoPville,
A neighbor at the the corner of 10th and Quincy, NW had a decorated Christmas tree in front of their house stolen. In response they have posted this sign with a picture of the Grinch saying “Wanted for Christmas tree theft. If spotted, please call Santa.”
Ugh. At least they have a good sense of humor about it!
Mt. Pleasant Street and Park Rd, NW
A reader pleads:
“What in the world is going on with heavy road construction at 11pm in the middle of a heavily populated residential area [ Capitol Crossing at 3rd and Massachusetts Ave, NW]? Please post something about this so we can try to get this under control.”
Doesn’t seem like anything can be done:
“Construction activities during this phase will generally occur during the following hours:
· Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
· Saturday and Sunday work, scheduled only as needed, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
Happy news for Federal workers (and me since I follow the their schedule :) )
From The White House:
“Executive Order — Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Friday, December 26, 2014
By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America, by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. All executive branch departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Friday, December 26, 2014, the day after Christmas Day, except as provided in section 2 of this order.
Sec. 2. The heads of executive branch departments and agencies may determine that certain offices and installations of their organizations, or parts thereof, must remain open and that certain employees must report for duty on December 26, 2014, for reasons of national security, defense, or other public need.”
Photo courtesy Golden Triangle BID
Ed. Note: A few folks have been writing in about where to buy Christmas trees – you can find our discussion and recs here.
From the Golden Triangle BID:
“The sidewalks of the Golden Triangle will be filled with Santa’s helpers, who want to make the holidays easy for everyone. They will be offering free gift wrapping of Golden Triangle holiday purchases at the following locations:
Dec. 1–19 from Noon–2 p.m.
Mondays: 1133 Connecticut Ave. (in front of H&M)
Tuesdays: 1746 L Street (in front of Sarar Menswear)
Wednesdays: 1133 Connecticut Ave. (in front of H&M)
Thursdays: 1746 L St. (in front of Sarar Menswear)
Fridays: 1122 Connecticut Ave. (next to GAP)”
From Uber:
“Back when we launched uberESSENTIALS this summer, it was available to a limited number of riders throughout DC. Today, we’re excited to share that we’ve opened up UberESSENTIALS to all DC riders.
It’s never been easier to get the everyday items you need in 10 minutes or less. Our curated selection can help you restock the medicine cabinet, snack drawer, cleaning supply closet, and so much more.
We’ve also improved the ESSENTIALS experience for users. Now users can shop right in the app and get the same fast, quality service expected of Uber.(Note: the improved uberESSENTIALS is up and running on iOS, and will be ready for Android in a few days. )
To celebrate, we’ve partnered with our friends at Dunkin’ Donuts, and this week only, users get a FREE 8 oz package of Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Spice Ground Coffee with every order. Plus, if users enter the promo code DUNKIN in the app, their first uberESSENTIALS order will be FREE up to $20.”