Random

Speaking of Unicorns (also The White Whale)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Trina for sending from near the National Cathedral.


Photo by Michele Banks

Thanks to Michele for sending: “I’ve been looking for Princess Byelochka at Rose Park for weeks with no luck, but I spotted a n00b! So small and white. This is Babybel, photo from Rose Park, Georgetown, 8/29”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send 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.

metro

Metro’s SmarTrip launched today on iPhone and Apple Watch

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Today, SmarTrip® — the way to pay for Metro and all regional transit providers in the Washington, DC area — is launching on iPhone and Apple Watch, giving riders new and unparalleled convenience. Riders can now add a SmarTrip card to iPhone and Apple Watch, and simply hold their device near the card reader to pay anywhere SmarTrip is accepted: all 91 Metrorail stations in DC, Maryland and Virginia; all Metro parking garages and lots; all Metrobus routes; and all regional bus providers, including ART, DASH, Fairfax Connector, Cue, Ride On, TheBus, Circulator, Loudoun County Transit, and Potomac and Rappahannock Transit/PRTC.

SmarTrip on iPhone and Apple Watch provides riders a “touch-free” experience and a safer way to pay. Riders do not need to touch card readers or vending machines, and with Express Transit, they can move quickly through stations and fare gates without the need to use Face ID, Touch ID, or wake their device. (more…)

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Bloomingdale

Shooting in Bloomingdale around 4:40pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of North Capitol Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening injury to the foot.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Event

18th Annual Columbia Heights Day

11th Street NW

3200 11th Street NW

Washington, 20010

Website Contact Social

Columbia Heights Day is an annual neighborhood festival celebrating the vibrant community, culture, and small businesses of Columbia Heights. Now in its 18th year, the event features a lively mix of local vendors, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages—including face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, a dog costume contest, and more. Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community right in the heart of Columbia Heights!

Go to 18th Annual Columbia Heights Day Read more
Bars

Toppling Goliath Virtual Tasting at Lou’s City Bar Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Lou’s

From an email:

“Lou’s is turning this into a monthly tasting series and adding a mix of other local and national brands in the months to come, starting with Toppling.”

The eventbrite says:

“Fri, September 4, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Lou’s City Bar’s new tasting program is thrilled to welcome Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, founded in 2009 in Decorah, Iowa, for our second virtual tasting event. Toppling is world-renowned for their IPAs and barrel-aged stouts, including being named the #2 brewery in the world by Beer Advocate and boasting the #1 beer in the world since 2015.

Our guides for this tasting will be Toppling Goliath’s Hannah Bernatz and DC beer consultant Jace Gonnerman. (more…)

Crime

“Shooting Investigation at Union Station” 3:09pm

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by John Goucher

From AlertDC: “Shooting Investigation at 1509hrs at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE. No Lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT”

From MPD:

“Metropolitan Police Department, US Capitol Police, and Amtrak Police officers and detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at Union Station. The victim has been transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries and a suspect has been stopped. There are closures in the bus deck area and bus travelers may be delayed.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

Dear PoPville

“Tips on Finding a Lease Replacement?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Eric P.

“Dear PoPville,

I’m looking to move neighborhoods and wasn’t sure about the best way to go about that sort of lease swap in DC? I’d like to get out of the lease but without outright breaking it and incurring the associated fees. The lease terms allow you to find someone else to take over the remainder of the lease. I.e., I have 7 months left on it, so if I found an interested person, they would sign for the remainder of the time and I would be off the hook for rent: my lease would become theirs and my name would be taken off. If I just told the building “I want out” there’s a 2 month rent cost penalty to end the lease early. I wanted to see if anyone had any tips for finding a lease replacement?”

Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Kitty Roux contemplates birds, feathers, and the true meaning of life during the pandemic in Brookland.”

“This is Jasmine. She lives in Lusby MD.”

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