PSA

“Friday Night H Street NE Incident”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Friday night (February 17th) my friend and I (we are both young women) were leaving the Little Grand (7th and H St. NE) a little after 11pm. We were walking home going west on H Street NE when a man standing outside of the Whole Foods yelled something at us (I didn’t hear what he said as my friend and I were in mid-conversation). The man was tall, stout, and probably in his 40s. My friend and I kept walking and we could hear him continuing to shout at us. He was saying things like, he needed to tell us something, he was the black Jesus, he knew God, and was mad we weren’t talking to him. We realized he was following us as he was shouting. He followed us to H and 4th NE when (more…)

Heads up if you’re driving on Mass. Ave in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


21st and Massachusetts Ave, NW

A reader reports: “Signal is turned and westbound Massachusetts gets directly conflicting signals every cycle”

Ed. Note: OP has already filed a 311 request.

Unrelated but another reader warns Saturday morning: “there is a TON of black ice out on the roads right now, especially around Chevy Chase circle. Just skidded out on Connecticut just north of circle.”

Signs of Spring coming early around – Your Water May Smell Like a Swimming Pool Soon – Fear Not!

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC Water:

“The water networks serving DC Water, along with Arlington County and northeastern Fairfax County, will undergo annual cleaning starting Monday. Water service continues uninterrupted during the process, which runs from February 20 to May 15 this year. During that time, drinking water may smell or taste slightly different.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct, water supplier to these regions, performs the temporary disinfectant switch from chloramine to chlorine. (more…)

“Scamming Alerts and personal safety”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: L shared yesterday: “This happened to us in Adams Morgan today, almost fell for it and gave them all our Pepco info. Be safe out there!”

From MPD:

“Residents have voiced concerns about individuals knocking on their doors soliciting about their company and requesting to view your utility bill. Many of these groups are third-party entities not affiliated directly with the company they represent. They are often temporarily hired through marketing agencies and have no connection to your current utility company. Please be mindful that you do not have to open your door or engage with any subjects. (more…)

Update: 68-year-old Arrested. Attempted Kidnapping Offense (juvenile female victim): “suspect exited the vehicle and grabbed the victim”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District announces an arrest has been made in reference to an Attempted Kidnapping offense that occurred Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. (more…)

“Early Daycare Closure – Potential Risk of Riots and Rallies”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Just got this notification from our daycare about an early closure due to risk of riots and rallies.

I saw this news alert that all MPD officers have been activated, but haven’t seen anything official from DC police or other entities.

I’ve never gotten an alert like this. Hopefully this is an intense over abundance of caution – wishing calm, safety, and peaceful activism for our city.”

Updates if/when more info is released from District authorities.

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