Thanks to G. for sending from a few days ago at the Union Station Metro:
“Just a dude there playing the violin. He wasn’t waiting for a train, just playing the violin.”
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Thanks to CMC for sharing this incredible rescue: “Men rescued dog that had fallen into the Anacostia River at Navy Yard Friday afternoon.” (more…)
photo by LaTur
“Dear PoPville,
Last Thursday evening, I was drinking cocktails at a bar. The vibe is great. A few minutes into our time there, we noticed a teeny mouse on the floor. He was moving at a leisurely pace and seemed to be feeling right at home in the space. (more…)
photo by Edward Stillwell Ryder
Thanks to Edward for sending: “For Hawks (and Rats) Around Town… The hawks have taken abatement into their own hands, or rather, talons… taken near 14th & L SE.”
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 it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
I was running on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail near the aquatic gardens early this morning when I spotted a huge turkey sitting in the middle of the trail. Here’s a video I captured while still in the “what a lovely bird” mindset.
But it just kept walking towards me, so I decided I’d better be on my way and turned to run in the other direction. But it followed me–chased is the better word. And when I realized, looking panicked over my shoulder, that it was closing in on me like a velociraptor road runner, I saw that I definitely could not out-run a turkey and probably shouldn’t try to. So I stopped and yelled “I’m a vegetarian!”, (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
So this is how my Tuesday started…
And this LEGEND of a postman took the time to salvage my failed mailings and return them to our house! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw this kind man who was collecting glass on the 15th St bike lane by flashlight last night. He’s a cyclist and said it was out of self interest, but I honestly thought it was a super kind neighborly thing to do! Also as a dog owner, I super appreciate it! Thank you so much friendly glass guy–I hope you didn’t cut your hands!”
“Dear PoPville,
Not all heroes wear capes. I ordered way too many Girl Scout cookies from my niece so that I could feed my entire office and also help my niece reach her cookie sale goals. The unmarked box had not even been outside my door for more than 5 minutes before a porch pirate came by. If it wasn’t for this hero who literally stopped to get out of his vehicle and prevent the theft, the box would have been stolen. I was way too confused when I came outside to understand what happened. Be on the lookout for the thief. And if you know the HERO, please let me know so I can give him proper thanks. [video of incident here.]”
Photo by Maitreyi Bordia Das “Touching down to sunrise on #WashingtonDC”
Also awesome from Nanuka:
“Please help me thank a man who saw me finding shelter from pouring rain under a storefront in a long silk dress tonight & said: You look like you need an umbrella, then handed me his and continued his way without asking anything else. You are a hero!”
You do what you gotta do. Thanks to Courtney S. Veatch for sending from Capitol Hill.