photo by Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
I lost my wallet on Tuesday, May 23th and a kind person mailed it back to me, however they did not leave a note or a return address. I was hoping a post might generate a response from whoever did send it so I could give them a proper “thank you”. (more…)
Ed. Note: The Office of PoPville has been warning about these techniques for YEARS, most recently in April.
From the DCAG’s Office:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below consumer alert to warn DC residents about third-party energy companies using deceptive and potentially illegal sales tactics to pressure or trick DC consumers into switching energy providers. These third-party energy companies also often charge more for energy than Pepco or Washington Gas. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Someone dropped a copy of Larry Csonka’s memoir in our Little Free Library last week. For those not well versed in 1970s NFL he’s a very important football person who played for Miami.
We have a Dolphins fan in our extended family, so we grabbed it to take a look, and it turns out it was signed by the author! But we can’t quite tell who it’s addressed to.
Then we found a card tucked inside the pages with a picture of (what we now know to be) the Florida state capitol….weird, but ok. Opened the card, and it was a birthday note from 2023 to then-Senator Marco Rubio. And now clearly see the inscription in the book says “To Marco Rubio.” (more…)
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A. sends the photo above around 11:15am.
Alan Henney reported:
“CRITICAL SHOOTING, LAW ENFORCEMENT RELATED– 6th St at L St NW. USMS task force reported shots fired. Police found an unconscious man shot several times.”
Updates as more is learned/released.
1633 17th Street, NW
A couple of weeks ago we learned that the “Final service at Hiraya and Kayu on H Street will be on June 30.” At that time they said:
“This isn’t goodbye — just a pause. I’m already dreaming of Kayu’s next chapter in NW DC, where we can continue telling our stories with the soul and spirit they deserve.”
Thanks to Chris for sending where Kayu will open this summer: (more…)
District Bridges is thrilled to announce its FIVE events as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Art All Night with support from the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD.)
From local artists, circus performers, live bands, dance, theatre, improv, storytelling, and so much more, these festivals celebrate art in all its forms and highlight the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Ed. Note: While I have no doubt that “seat fillers” is a real thing, I thought for sure this listing was fake/satire. But it’s still live so I’m wondering if it’s actually real? $1000 seems like a crazy amount for a seat filler. If it’s fake though, wouldn’t it have been removed by now? Is this thing real or fake? Because it’s still an active post – it’s gotta be for real, yes?
Lots of folks have sent links to this Craigslist ad:
via Craigslist
“T-Mellon Events is looking for seat fillers and extras to provide their time for space maximization and attendance perception for an event taking place in Washington DC on June 14th. Extras and Seat fillers will check in on the morning of June 14th at 9:00 a.m.
Extras are required to wear (more…)
1409 T Street, NW. The space was previously home to Butter Me Up, Taqueria Nacional and of course a post office way way back in the day
Thanks to Noa (and John) for sending from T Street near the Colada Shop just off 14th. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Absolutely insane number of scooters blocking the sidewalk outside the GSA Building (7th and D SW) where the soldiers are staying.”
Wait, what?
Thanks to G. for sending from Union Station. WMATA had reported problems at Wheaton and Glenmont but hopefully things back on track (intended!) soon. (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street. Previously home to BKK and briefly Maman Joon
The other day we noted that the “Old BKK/Maman Joon now has pizza slice signs.”
Thanks to Brandon for sending the latest: “Also recently added a neon light sign that says tacos.”
Curious, STAY TUNED.