“Dear PoPville,
I got a scam call last week from someone claiming to be a MPD officer. He claimed I had failed to appear for jury duty, and that legal action would be taken against me if I wasn’t able to prove that I’d never received the summons letter, which he claimed had been signed by me (I never got such a letter).
He seemed really legit and used real-sounding jargon. He had info about me, such as my age and address. (more…)
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“Mooshu, Petworth”
“shorts, capitol hill”
4012 Georgia Ave, NW via loopnet
Thanks to textdoc for sending:
“The voicemail greeting was a long and somewhat emotional one — worth calling and giving it a listen. (202) 723-7142
It didn’t specifically say why Dr. Thornburgh was retiring, but he was getting up in years and I think had been planning to retire at some point anyway. My guess is that the pandemic probably accelerated that decision.
A veterinarian friend of mine from high school caught COVID-19 at work — fortunately, he recovered fully. I suppose that’s a good reminder that it’s a frontline occupation. (more…)
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Photo by Diane Krauthamer
From an email:
“A statement from RAMW President & CEO Kathy Hollinger:
“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will postpone the start of Winter Restaurant Week by one week, given the fluid nature of activities and regulatory measures tied to Washington, DC’s current State of Emergency affecting the region. (more…)
Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for Yolks on You, a brunch-time romp that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful variety performers they can find.
Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we’re doing it all again in May!
“Dear PoPville,
Does the community have any tips on how to get an abandoned vehicle towed? Expired tags, open beer, hasn’t moved in months.” (more…)
Hot and Sour Matzo Ball Soup courtesy Stingray Kitchen
Check out the Stingray Menu (PDF) here. The website is stingraykitchen-dc.com and will start accepting orders through the site on January 20, 2021 at 5pm.
From a press release:
“Stingray Kitchen is the ghost Kitchen concept that will roll out of the Declaration Shaw space from January 20 until March 31, 2021. Stingray Kitchen will feature three months culinary segments featuring a specific regional cuisine that we will call “Tours” The first tour is of Asian influence. The next tour will be announced in early March. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Okay I’m from Pittsburgh and I’ve been craving pierogis for the last three months. Where in DC can I get some good pierogis?”
1239 9th Street, NW
From TallBoy:
“We’re Back!!!!
Monday-Friday 3pm to 12am
Saturday-Sunday 12pm to 12am
For Call in 202-465-4822, Uber Eats, and Pick up orders only
Also come grab your favorite beer and cocktails to go”
See their menu here.
Photo by Geoff Livingston
A few folks have been asking me what folks are doing for inauguration. The Mayor and Governors of Maryland and Virginia are “are taking the extraordinary step of encouraging Americans not to come to Washington, DC and to instead participate virtually.” But for folks who live in the District, will you be staying home or heading out of town? Obviously the coronavirus has been surging too, which just adds to these craziest of days.
Joint Statement from Bowser, Hogan, and Northam on Planning for the 59th Presidential Inauguration for the record: (more…)