“Dear PoPville,

I was walking in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park last Monday (3/18) and I noticed this line of trash and sticks on the upper level towards the Joan of Arc statue on the 15th St. side. I was also at the park that weekend and didn’t see it then, but I think I have seen something similar there in the past. Does anyone know what it is?”

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“Dear PoPville,

Spotted this little gal (her name is Sasha) over the last few days in Navy Yard. DDOT markings, I assume it’s to map sidewalks and assess the walkability of the neighborhood?” (more…)


Thanks to Lance for sending just before 7pm last night:

“Georgia Avenue in Takoma with a huge police presence doing a “Safety Check on all inbound vehicles. Plus towing. 15 cruisers and SUVs with a command vehicle. Show of force for some reason”

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photo by Emily

Thanks to Dan for sending: “Corgis* around town? Very funny seeing this fella in planet fitness after just getting stopped for a motorcade in front of the convention center.”

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]


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