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…)
photo by John Sonderman
From the U.S. Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Tuesday, April 19, at approximately 7:00 pm, we will be working with our federal, state and local partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.”
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
This is a warning for bikers riding near New Hampshire Avenue, 16th & U Streets NW. My husband wiped out on his bike yesterday due to the construction (they have excavated the road and it suddenly drops 6 inches). (more…)
“Orange for scale”
Thanks to Amanda for sharing last week: “So I got a giant bundle of mail on my doorstep today. It has the mail for about a dozen of my neighbors and I’ve seen several similar packets around Mt. Pleasant. I guess check with your neighbors if you’re missing something?
For the record, I separated all of mine and then delivered it at my neighbors houses”
“Dear PoPville,
Just a PSA in case this has happened to other readers:
My credit card number was stolen when I was delivering our second child at Sibley. Aside from some routine online purchases we made before Baby arrived, the only time it had been swiped was when we were paying for parking at the hospital. So we’re not 100% sure that the parking machine had a device to skim the number, but it’s the theory that makes the most sense to us so far.”
“Dear PoPville,
Here’s a screenshot (above) of what is available (scroll down if clicking link.) NOTHING! Apparently, they don’t list inventory daily until 11AM, which is strange but DC does everything in a red-tape sorta way.”
Covid Centers and hours for today: (more…)