Thanks to Katie for sending: “Driver’s license system down. The dmv driver’s license system is down in all locations in DC. Been down since opening. They are saying no ETA on getting it fixed. Lots of people waiting.”
DC DMV reports: “Due to a technical issue, in-person and online transactions that require photo imaging are currently unavailable. Service to resolve this issue will be completed as soon as possible.”
“Dear PoPville,
When I was unloading the 3 dogs from the car this morning they starting barking at a man on the street. He said he would “shoot the f***” out of them” and that he had a gun in his pocket around 7am this morning. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
At around 3:45AM this morning, a man entered my house on the 4700 block of Colorado Ave NW while my wife and I were home and took her purse off the kitchen counter. He came in through our patio door in back, which was not locked at the time.
By coincidence I happened to be awake and heard the door open, so I immediately ran after him but was too far behind to catch him. He ran down the alley, got onto a bike, and rode away. (more…)
Thanks to Bill for sending: “Hey for anyone commuting along Beach Dr/ Rock Creek Park: Tree blocking Park Rd NW, just up the hill from Piney Branch Parkway. Cars are having to turn around – looks like it’ll get messy.” (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From a press release:
“The Joint Task Force – National Capital Region, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and
multiple interagency partners, will conduct an emergency preparedness training exercise, Thursday, May 19 in the Washington, D.C. area. (more…)
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…)
