Check out their menu here and head over Wed. the 18th starting at 4:30pm: (more…)
PSA
Shannon asked: “is this what renting is like in DC or am I being scammed? It’s from what I thought was a reputable company”
Survey says: (more…)
From MPD:
“The Fifth District is experiencing a sharp increase of motor vehicle thefts, particularly in NoMa between North Capitol and First ST NE, and New York Ave and M ST NE, and in the Union Market area.
Many of the stolen vehicles are vehicles that are left running unattended, often by drivers delivering food. MPD is increasing patrols in the area, but need help from the public to prevent these thefts. Here are few prevention tips: (more…)
Thanks to Cari for sending last night from the Red Line.
I’m pretty sure the guy sitting next to him agrees: (more…)
Photo by C Buoscio
Thanks to James and Kim for passing on from DDOT:
“Statement on Potential DC Circulator Operator Strike and Possible Limited or Interrupted Services
The District Department of Transportation has been advised by RATP Dev USA, our contracted operator for the DC Circulator, of a potential strike, beginning May 1, with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689, the union representing drivers. (more…)
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3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW photo by Martha Wilson
Thanks to Martha for the heads up: “Traffic alert by the Washington National Cathedral: POTUS The Bidens – and Clintons – are arriving at Madeline Albright’s funeral (11:00). So security and traffic is getting tight.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I encountered the scammers you’ve previously posted about on 14th between P and Church Streets. They took me by surprise by timidly saying ‘excuse me, can I ask you a question,’ which I figured would lead to asking directions or for a restaurant recommendation so I said sure. Instead they launched into the same backstory about having a car towed that others have experienced and rapidly overwhelmed me with info before asking for $45.
While asking for the money they kept trying to hand me a couple of phones as ‘collateral’ and I kept declining. At one point the man said he didn’t want me to question their integrity so they insisted I take collateral and help. (more…)
“Seen outside of Safeway in Petworth”
“Dear PoPville,
A reminder for people to never tie up/leave their dogs when they go into stores.
Not only is the owner not there to respond if that dog gets into an altercation with another animal the sidewalk, but it is just so dangerous for the dog! (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Sorry I don’t have more details to share with you, but a man tried to grab me from behind at 15th and N NW this morning. I was on a jog and he was standing between two cars and jumped out at me as I was running past. He tried to grab me around my chest/shoulders, which he easily could have done if I wasn’t already running. He yelled at me as I was running away, (more…)
Thanks to Malcolm for sending the latest honeybee swarm from NoMa: “Queen caught, swarm contained.”
Ed. Note: If you see a swarm please call or text the DC Beekeepers Alliance at (202) 255-4318 or email [email protected]
Some video: (more…)