1359 U Street, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “can you get to the bottom of why Five Dollar Bar on U Street is listed as “permanently closed” on google maps?” (more…)
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900 block of W Street, NW just off Florida Ave
Better late than never as I always say!! I spotted their opening note on my walkabout last weekend: (more…)
Thanks to R. for sending from near the convention center this morning. A new body cam system? Anyone know?
Also accepted, wrong answers for a caption contest – yours in the comments – winner gets a free PoPville t-shirt. Go!
Are you a DC driver dreading the mechanic? Not anymore, you’re not! When the temps start to drop, trust Roda Auto Repair for your fall tune-up. With 1,000+ 5-star reviews on Google, Roda is the DMV’s favorite mechanic for busy people. Roda takes the ick out of going to the mechanic with convenient free pickup and delivery of your car, transparent pricing, and refreshingly direct advice so you always understand the reason behind each recommendation.
Here are five quick tips to prep your car for fall and winter weather:
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Test your brakes. Do you notice anything different about your brake speed or pedal feel? If brake pads are wearing thin, you risk metal-on-metal friction with your rotors, causing a bigger issue down the line. Roda’s free photo and video inspection with service will check this for you.
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Get that oil change. Delaying oil changes can cause sludge buildup, increased engine friction, and internal damage. Fresh oil keeps your engine protected and helps you avoid costly repairs later. If you can’t remember your last one, or it’s been over six months, it’s time. Not to mention fresh oil helps your car run more efficiently, saving you money on gas.
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Prioritize visibility. Test that your front and rear wiper blades are doing their job, top off your wiper fluid, and look at your headlights and taillights to ensure good visibility in rainy, snowy, or foggy conditions.
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3265 Prospect Street, NW
Lots of folks have been asking how they can help after learning about the devastating fire at La Bonne Vache Sunday night. A GoFundMe has been launched for the staff:
“This gofund is for the La Bonne Vache staff after the electrical fire on Sunday evening forced the restaurant to close.
La Bonne Vache has been a neighborhood staple since opening. The owners give back to the community every chance they get and have been a bright spot for so many people. Now, in this unimaginably difficult time, it’s our turn to give back and support their La Bonne Vache family.
While insurance is expected to cover the restaurant and property damages, the staff will be out of work without pay for the foreseeable future. (more…)
Thanks to Rebecca for sending Sunday morning around 11am in the Tregaron Conservancy.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
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1605 Connecticut Ave, NW in the old Zeleno space
Good news from Pure Green:
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Your neighborhood smoothie bar is officially open. (more…)
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Friday (10/16) from Friendship Heights – photo by Vince Whalen
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Thanks to a volunteer with Migrant Solidarity and Mutual Aid (MSMA) for sending this fundraiser:
“I am launching this urgent fundraiser to secure legal representation for a close friend and domestic violence survivor who desperately needs our help. Three years ago, she moved to the United States to build a future. Instead, she spent the last couple years enduring severe domestic abuse from her husband. With no family in the country to turn to, she has carried an immense emotional and financial burden entirely on her own.
While local women’s resource organizations have provided critical support to help her find safety, she now faces her final, life-changing divorce trial at the end of this October.
Because of the incredibly tight timeline, we were unable to secure a pro bono attorney. However, a compassionate private attorney has stepped up to represent her and has generously reduced their standard retainer fee. She finally has a chance at a fair trial, but she cannot afford the cost of this representation alone. Winning this case means she can officially break free, secure her safety, and finally move on with her life.
Safety & Financial Transparency: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to pass this on since you had recently posted about the pitbull mauling of the retriever at the Petworth metro.
This attack happened Friday night around 6:30-6:45 pm in the 2600 block of Connecticut Avenue in my neighborhood of Woodley Park, with an unattended brindle gray pitbull tied up outside to an umbrella table. My husband was walking with our two beagles and the pit dragged the umbrella table to lunge several yards and bit the smaller beagle in three places. Thankfully my husband was able to get the dog off of her (forced his elbow onto the pitbull’s neck and the dog let go) but the owner (more…)
unfortunately pixilated but see full video clip below
“Dear PoPville,
Sharing an incident that happened to me on Friday in hopes it can help identify the individual, get more information, or have any other victims come forward. On Friday I was walking outside of my apartment in Lanier Heights and a man on a moped came up behind me on the sidewalk and sexually assaulted me. I called the police and they had received a similar call 30 min prior from another woman in the area. The police posted this video in hopes of gaining more info.”
See the brief video: (more…)