PSA

Road Closures/No Parking around Mount Vernon Square from 10pm tonight (Wed.) through Saturday, December 17

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“From Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10:00 p.m. through Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will take place in the District of Columbia. Numerous law enforcement agencies, including the Metropolitan Police Department, the United States Secret Service, and other law enforcement agencies will be providing security for the event to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries, attendees, and members of the public.

Due to this event, there will be numerous impacts to vehicular traffic, pedestrians, and public transportation in the area of the Washington Convention Center (WCC). Please plan accordingly and expect delays throughout the week.

In conjunction with this event, parking restrictions will begin on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, and extend through Saturday, December 17, 2022. (more…)

“the scammer is back!”

By Prince Of Petworth


another reader sends from Connecticut Ave and Q St, NW

“Dear PoPville,

PSA: The person who presents as a trans woman and takes pride in (and makes social media fodder) scamming people out of money is back and currently up (as of last week) in Cleveland Park. She approached me in the service lane on her scooter and when I said, “Oh I’ve met you before–keep moving.” (more…)

“The hat guy from 2021 was staring into our house.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The guy mentioned in this article from 2021 was staring into our house today (Friday, Nov. 18.)

We recently got our windows switched out and don’t have blinds on them all now. We are the end unit but have several vacants along the alley so typically are not worried about people looking into our house. I went into the downstairs bathroom and he was doing exactly what was described in this. Staring into my house and did nothing until my husband told him to leave. Hat and scarf the whole bit. (more…)

Check out the public libraries that are now staying open later!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From DCPL:

“DC Public Library has added 15 more hours of operation at libraries across the District, increasing opportunities to visit the library in the mornings and evenings. These hours will give you more time to pick up books after work, make it easier to reserve a room for community meetings, provide more opportunities to build your skills with workshops and so much more! What more will you discover at the library?

The updated hours are as follows: (more…)

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