Photo by PoPville flickr user Beau Finley
Alan Henney with another gem last night:
“METROBUS DISABLED AFTER STEERING WHEEL DETACHES– Massachusetts Ave at Ward Cir NW-DC. NO injuries. Need WMATA mechanic to respond.”
Jeff noted: “This backed up Massachusetts all the way to Macomb”
But Tony knows what’s up:
Glad to hear no injuries. God bless Keanu. pic.twitter.com/o3HjTwrnNW
— Tony Kowaleski (@Akowdc) November 15, 2018
Photo by Eric P.
Niki writes:
“Just wondering if anyone else has noticed a dramatic increase in helicopter activity over the city for the past six weeks? I don’t think I am imagining the near-constant patrols over my house near 14th & U. (But maybe I am!) I’ve lived here for several years and it’s a new thing.”
And Mike asks:
“Anyone know why helicopters have been circling over Dupont Circle for the last 45 minutes? #FirebaseDupont”
“Dear PoPville,
Totally random but why does DC water have NY license plates? Found that odd.”
Update: Mystery solved. From DC Water:
“Ah! We have contractors who work for us that rent or use their own vehicles. We give them a decal so the community knows the truck is working with/for us.”
“Dear PoPville,
Be interested if the hive-mind have any guesses what’s going on here. Stolen car? Vandalism? Someone with a gripe against MD drivers?”
Thanks to Natalie for sending:
“first time I’ve ever seen a wmata car wrapped… is this normal and I’ve always missed it?”
Whoa, first time I’m seeing one. If others have seen them – what was being advertised?
Thanks to a reader for sending this bonkers find:
“My husband and I could *not* figure out why someone would want this, but it has to be for malevolent reasons, no?”
From Craigslist:
“Positive Pregnancy Test – $30 (more…)
I don’t understand how you’re supposed to stand on this crazy looking scooter. And how do you charge it?
“Dear PoPville,
As seen at 1pm on Delafield and 8th st NW, this creature was NOT a cat without a tail and was trying to go up the stairs to houses.
Beaver with a fuzzy tail?
Honey badger misplaced?
Someone’s obese ferret escaped?
What is this?!”
According to my expertise, and obviously I had to post this video, it’s not a honey badger. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
Sam, and others, ask: “does anyone know why it has smelled like the zoo outside of the p street Whole Foods for the past month???”
Back in April 2015 the malodorous mystery first reared its ugly head on P Street. At that time DC Water told us it was due to a “clogged sewer line” and took a few days to fix. Perhaps the same issue?
1440 P Street, NW
Thanks to Lucia for sending:
“In light of the “Poverty” vanity plate post….Spotted on Sherman Ave. on my commute home yesterday.”
Let’s try to flip this around – what are the best vanity plates you’ve ever seen?