“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone actually been able to use an electric bike from Capital Bikeshare? Every time I’ve tried to rent one, I get an error message?”
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“River, Mt. Vernon Square”
“This is Ninja of SW Waterfront! She is a foster cat who I have had for over a year. And a bonus picture: when Ninja came to me in 2019, she arrived with her four babies, who were around 5 weeks old at the time. From left to right on the bottom is Michelangelo, Raphaella, Donatella, and Leonardo. All kittens were adopted into loving families once they became old enough.”
15th and I Street, NW
Thanks to Stuart for sending: “It’s papered over and removed from the Starbucks website. Last time I had passed, it had one of those “We’re open!” Banners. Of course there’s still one open right across McPherson Square.”
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
This rental is located around 12th and I Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,480 / 2br – 900ft2 – Capitol Hill 2BR/1BA (more…)
Photo by Mr.TinDC
“Dear PoPville,
I’d like to know if anyone in DC has installed a Tesla Solar Roof, which is their integrated PV system on shingles as opposed to traditional solar panels on top of the roof.
Specifically, I’d love to hear from small condo buildings on their experience in dealing with Tesla, even if it was for their traditional Solar Panel system. More importantly, how did they manage any roof improvements or replacement projects concurrently with Tesla Solar Roof or Solar Panel installation. Would like to know how diligent Tesla is in dealing with DCRA and how customer service is for people in the district.”
DMV’s rising indie rock/pop band, the Leclaires will perform new songs from their upcoming album in June in their first show of 2026 joining touring artist, Vanna Pacella and Hello June!
Thanks to Thomas for sending on Saturday. Captures 2020 pretty nicely.
Photo by mychacos
“Dear PoPville,
Saturday I was walking my dog down Rock Creek through the tunnel. There are signs to dismount your bike through the tunnel on both sides. Two guys were going full speed on the narrow sidewalk. When one of them passed me, I told him he’s supposed to get off his bike. The next guy stopped and let me pass and I told him the same. The first guy then got off his bike, threw it to the ground, and started walking toward me aggressively as though he was going to physically assault me. His friend had to hold him back. I wish I had taken a picture of the guy. I can’t believe anyone would get so angry that they would respond physically to someone pointing out the rules. It’s really dangerous for people to ride their bikes through that tunnel when it’s busy with people and responding with aggression is not appropriate.”
Thanks to Alexandra for sending: “Elle (3221 Mt Pleasant Street, NW) is doing a taco pop-up this Tuesday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I had The tacos last week when they did a pop-up at Bammy’s in Navy Yard and they were BOMB!!! Here is the link to the Elle pop as they are only doing pre-orders here.
La Tejana is run by a Colombian woman and her partner who live in Mount Pleasant, so it’s a local business that people would be supporting.”
courtesy Pupatella
Thanks to the folks at Pupatella for sending the good word: “Friday was the first full day of service with mostly takeout and limited patio seating for now.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I just moved to the district from VA and I need a residential parking permit to park on my street, but I can’t get one of those or even a temporary pass without having a DC license and registration. How likely am I to get a ticket and is there any other type of temporary pass I can get?”
Ed. Note: While street sweeping tickets continue to be suspended we’ve received conflicting info as to what other parking tickets are being issued. I was under the impression – the only ticket being issued would be for safety issues, parking in front of a hydrant, in a crosswalk etc. but last month a reader reported “for any spots labeled ‘resident parking only’ tickets are being written again”.