Thanks to R and Sarah for sending: “Crazy crash near 17th & Euclid with car upside down. Only saw one car and no ambulance, but police blocking the road” (more…)
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L. reports earlier this morning from “Ourisman in Bethesda where it seems someone used this car as a battering ram to bust the fence to allow the theft of other cars.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been wondering what is going on with the DC E-Bike program that was passed last year. There was a lot of fanfare and then crickets. I signed-up for updates and have heard nothing at all.”
I think I heard it was supposed to launch in March or April. When it does will that push anyone towards purchasing an ebike? For those who have one already, do you recommend them?
Thanks to Priscilla for sending from Mount Pleasant.
You can see a pretty enjoyable scroll of Free2move woes here.
Tom writes:
“DDOT likely delaying a Safer Connecticut Avenue for a couple years to “consider operational impacts associated with bike lanes.”
also: (more…)
previous mega pothole on RCP
“Dear PoPville,
Every day on my commute I encounter some deep and treacherous potholes on broadbranch road between brandywine and 27th. The road is in terrible condition with deep potholes that cause people to cross the double yellow line. (more…)
300 7th Street, SW via WMATA
From WMATA:
“A new tenant is coming to the first floor of Metro’s headquarters in L’Enfant Plaza! Potbelly is bringing first floor retail to help activate our neighborhood. The lease also provides additional revenue for Metro.” (more…)
Petworth joins the recent addition at Columbia Heights (and elsewhere.)
Thanks to Tom for sending from T street NW between 9th and 10th: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to give a heads up to folks. Not sure if this is a new trend starting but as I was walking up the escalator from the green line level tonight (Wed.), I passed by a group of young people. About a third of the way up, I felt something hit the back of my head with a good amount of force. (more…)