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About (some of) those low flying helicopters

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 3, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated December 3, 2024 at 12:23PM

Thanks to Lindsay for sharing from Capitol Hill this morning:

“Tis the season to measure background energy levels prior to an innaguration 🚁”

Anyone hear an unusual amount of helicopters last night too?

Full press release: (more…)

“Oops, USPS did it again” – Temple Heights Designation Lives

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 29, 2024 at 11:15AM

1635 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Well, USPS has opened the newly located post office in Dupont on Conn Ave, BUT it’s still called “Temple Heights,” just like at its former location, which isn’t an actual neighborhood in DC. Google that and you’ll see your own article. Why it’s not called Dupont Circle is laughable. (more…)

“Deceased Coyote in Van Ness?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 25, 2024 at 1:00PM

peaceful photo placeholder, actual photos below

Ed. Note: Posting photos after the jump to not freak out the feint of heart. But holy moly that is crazy. Those teeth!?!

“Dear PoPville,

Trigger warning, dead animal. No blood. Dog sniffed it out while walking behind the new soccer field at UDC. No idea what it is. Maybe a coyote?” (more…)

Random Sidewalk Coats Continuing to Cause Consternation Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 22, 2024 at 9:00AM

16th and L Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

For months, I have seen fresh, new jackets bolted to the sidewalk on top of a mound of dirt on the corner of 16th & L. After a day or two, the jackets are removed and the compounded dirt is replaced? (more…)

“Odd Alley Behavior in Petworth”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 21, 2024 at 1:00PM

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if you have ever seen this before?

Around 1pm today (Wed.), a man walked through the alley behind (more…)

“What are these orange poles for in RCP?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 14, 2024 at 12:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

I noticed these orange poles along Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park. My suspicion is that it has something to do with leaf management. (more…)

#rock creek park

What the Helen of Troy is This? Another mangy coyote?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 7, 2024 at 9:00AM

Thanks to Martyn for sending from Petworth: “Petworth. My dog almost caught her, which was a whole thing.”

Another mangy coyote?

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