1855 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Rachel for sending word about the Unleashed by Petco closing soon in Glover Park.
Photo by Victoria Pickering
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“D.C. National Guardsmen to provide traffic control and crowd management during D.C. demonstrations”
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Arthur Wright via District of Columbia National Guard
From the D.C. National Guard:
“The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) is activating several hundred personnel today to support the city government during expected demonstrations this week.
Capital guardsmen have been requested by Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, director of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, on behalf of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and D.C. Fire and Emergency Services.
Approximately 340 personnel will support the city government Jan. 5 to 7 by providing crowd control at several Metro stations and assist police with street closures at multiple intersections to provide safety in and around pedestrian areas. (more…)
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- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is “perfectly situated on a secluded tree-lined street, this grandiose residence and all of its splendor embody what many have come to admire about Washington, DC” and offers “the convenience of not one but two kitchens and four oversized bedrooms.”
Thanks to Jake and Rachel Sokol for sending from Forest Hills.
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I am a parent of a 2nd grade student. I’m trying to find out what schools parents have had good experiences with regarding dyslexia. I’m particularly interested in whether the PoPville community (of teachers or parents) knows of any DC public or charter schools that do a good job with evidence-based interventions. I am particularly interested in schools that do 80-90 minutes per day of instructional time in phonics and/or connected texts with dyslexic kids in early elementary.”
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
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“Strong selfie game in Shaw with Roxy @roxyunleashed”
“newly adopted sweet sibling kittens that are THE JOY OF MY LIFE and only bright spot of 2020. Pictures here or Arche and Vega, our galactic gatos (named for a moon of Jupiter and the star) living their best life on H St.”
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “Caught fire about ten minutes ago, followed by a few small explosions. DCFD has put it out.” (more…)
This rental is located at 3305 16th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,370 A newly renovated studio is available (Columbia Heights) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I need junk removal service recommendations! I’m moving and need a company to remove old furniture and small appliances that aren’t worth trying to resell. It’s from a building with more than four units, so I can’t use 311, and your last roundup was from 2011. Any chance you could ask for an updated round of suggestions? It seems hard to weed out legit companies….”
16th and W Street, NW
Thanks to Victoria, Hannah and Rob for sending: “The signage and blockades for the closure and construction of the lower level of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park started going up this morning.” (more…)