Dear PoPville

“Help! Someone stole my catalytic converter!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Help! Some a-holes stole my Prius’ catalytic converter last night [Thursday], confirmed by the crazy loud engine sound when I started it and from my neighbor’s security camera. Unfortunately, this seems to be happening a lot throughout the country as these things have a hefty resale value. I’m hoping someone has advice on how to get it fixed and not break the bank, whether to go through my insurance company (I’ve already called the police to file a report), and most importantly how to prevent it from happening again since I have to park on the street.“

Adams Morgan

“Police escorting large protests/marches to maintain traffic safety is one thing, but this is excessive and clearly intimidating.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

As if we needed more evidence that the DC police budget is extremely inflated and misdirected…this scene from Columbia Rd NW between 18th and 16th on the evening of 2/6/21. A small group of peaceful protesters (30-40 people tops; I’m guessing racial justice-focused based on their chants, but I do not know the organizing group nor do I speak for them) walked down Columbia Rd while a disproportionately large police presence preceded them AND followed them. In the attached image, the only group NOT circled is the protestors.

Police escorting large protests/marches to maintain traffic safety is one thing, but this is excessive and clearly intimidating. (more…)

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New DC class for teens/adults with IDD or Autism: register for ArtStream’s Pop Star Playbook class

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Details:

When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM

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Dear PoPville

“I need a pizza bagel”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone know where to get a pizza bagel? Not a bagel pizza and none of this bread section 6 to a pack bagel business, but from a proper bagel maker. Call Your Mother is the best bagel I can find in DC, but they don’t have pizza bagels. Asking for a pregnant friend who needs one, badly. Photo for reference. Thank you!!”

Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Bloomingdale

“Rigatoni is for Lovers”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Red Hen

From an email:

“Rigatoni Kits for Two are back at The Red Hen only for Valentine’s Day Weekend!

Rigatoni is for Lovers: Celebrate an indulgent Valentine’s Day with the Red Hen’s famous Mezzi Rigatoni in a make-at-home kit for 2. And to make the night even more special, we’ve selected some of our favorite go-to Tuscan wine pairings for this iconic DC dish! (more…)

Medical

“Vaccination Appointments Will Open for Child Care Providers and Charter and Independent School Teachers Every Monday at Noon and 7 p.m.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Bowser, DC Health, and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced that going forward, vaccination appointments will open every Monday at noon and 7:00 p.m. for individuals who work in person for a licensed child care provider or an independent or charter school that is located in the District. These appointments will be made through the One Medical portal, which staff are able to access through an email sent from OSSE to eligible workers which provided registration information.

To date, One Medical has already vaccinated 2,000 child care and school staff. (more…)

Dear PoPville

“Help! I live in a building full of anti-maskers!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Rex Block

“Dear PoPville,

I live in a big apartment building in Navy Yard, very near the Capitol. It seems like a good portion of the building is occupied by anti-maskers who have refused to wear masks in common spaces, such as elevators, hallways, lobbies, gyms, lounges, and package rooms. It’s my understanding that Mayor Bowser has written up rules (is that even the correct thing to call it??) about apartment buildings, stating face coverings are to be worn at all times in common/public areas of apartment buildings. The leasing office staff has sent out a few emails asking people to do so, but they are in no way enforcing it.

My significant other and I are both very high risk, and I got COVID in March and was extremely sick for 7 full weeks. (He was in chemotherapy on the West Coast at the time, so he thankfully wasn’t around me.) I’m terrified of getting it again before our turns for the vaccine come up, and my attempts to be more engaged with the office staff have resulted in mostly apathetic responses. (“We aren’t going to police the building.”) (more…)

Medical

February 7 Coronavirus Data Posted: 38,136

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 38,035 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Sunday, February 7, 2021 includes 101 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 38,136.

The District reported that four additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.

· 62-year-old female
· 72-year-old male
· 82-year-old male
· 94-year-old female

Tragically, 956 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

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