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“Apparently the DC cops don’t come to fender benders or other accidents unless someone needs medical attention”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by James Crane

“Dear PoPville,

Question about car crahses in DC. Apparently the DC cops don’t come to fender benders or other accidents unless someone needs medical attention and an ambulance needs to be called.

I was not at fault and it took 4 months for the other party to make up a lie about hitting my car and now my insurance is liable to pay even though not at fault.

What has anyone else experienced in this situation? I called the cops after the accident and was told to simply go through insurance and then that backfired.”

“shared dockless scooter and bicycle operators with Public Right-of-Way Occupancy Permits can receive extensions of current permits through June 30, 2022”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Mary Bender

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that shared dockless scooter and bicycle operators with Public Right-of-Way Occupancy Permits can receive extensions of current permits through June 30, 2022 to ensure continued access to shared mobility options for residents and visitors.

DDOT will issue amended Terms and Conditions that will address feedback from riders and non-riders related to sidewalk riding, rider safety education, and proper parking, among other concerns. (more…)

Arlington National Cemetery Flyover Thursday 9am

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Chris Williams

From AlertDC:

“Arlington National Cemetery will host a Joint Full Honors Procession and Aerial Review during Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration Thursday, November 11, starting at 9AM. A joint service aerial review (flyover) will take place over the cemetery concurrently with a procession. Aircraft formations from each service will honor the Unknown Soldiers.”

“Another PSA about Uber App”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Saturday night I was out with a friend in Logan Circle when I used the Uber app to select an UberX to come take me home around 10:20 PM. I was connected with a driver pretty quickly, but she messaged me in the app saying that the map would not show her moving until I gave her my phone number–that there was “an update to the app.” I had recently read about some other sketchiness in Uber on PoPville, so I didn’t respond as I was chatting with my friend about how I thought it was a scam. (more…)

Checking in on Metro Service Times and status of the 7000-series trains

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Bekah Richards

From WMATA:

“Today Metrorail service improved on the Red Line with trains arriving every 12 minutes, down from 15 minutes, and Yellow Line service improved with trains every 20 minutes, down from 30 minutes.

Blue, Orange, and Silver line trains continue to operate every 30 minutes, and Green Line trains are operating every 20 minutes. (more…)

“Important DCA Update: New Security Checkpoints Open November 9”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Bekah Richards

Thanks to DJ for passing on from DCA:

“The biggest change to Reagan National Airport in more than 20 years is coming just in time for the holiday travel season: two new security screening checkpoint buildings. These consolidated security screening areas will expand shopping and dining options for ticketed passengers and make connecting to flights through DCA easier than ever. (more…)

Driving Dangerously afternoon rush-hour edition

By Prince Of Petworth


“Woodley Park, right by the metro.”

“Dear PoPville,

Three lemmings decided to take a left-turn onto Connecticut from the wrong side of a one-way lane this afternoon during rush-hour. I watched all three (successfully?) make the turn while cutting off anyone trying to make a legal right turn into their occupied lane as well as those making a legal left turn from the correct lane.

Just another day in DC I guess?”

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