PSA

“If you want to walk your dogs off leash, move to a farm.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A guy frequently walks his two dogs around Logan Circle. I have never seen the dogs on leash. One of them ran up to my dog, and the guy did nothing. What if my dog were anxious or reactive? It’s impossible to walk a dog past them because they take up the entire sidewalk. If you want to walk your dogs off leash, move to a farm.”

From the Department of Health: “No person owning, keeping, or having custody of a dog in the District shall permit the dog to be on any public space in the District, other than a dog park established by section 9a of the Animal Control Act of 1979, passed on 2nd reading on September 20, 2005 (Enrolled version of Bill 16-28), unless the dog is firmly secured by a substantial leash. The leash shall be held by a person capable of managing the dog.”

“a maskless woman stood within 6 inches of me while talking, when I said something to her, she replied, “I’m vaccinated.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Since the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, I’ve noticed increasing numbers of people walking around without masks. Today, a maskless woman stood within 6 inches of me while talking. When I said something to her, she replied, “I’m vaccinated.” I politely told her that being vaccinated doesn’t mean she shouldn’t still wear a mask. She insisted I was wrong and called me illiterate. Insult aside, I think she honestly believed that she was correct. (more…)

About those Air Force F-16 aircraft, Army UC-35A aircraft, Navy King Air 300 aircraft, Coast Guard MH-65D Dolphin helicopter and others

By Prince Of Petworth


via NORAD

From NORAD:

“The North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct Falcon Virgo, a routine air defense exercise, on Thursday, January 14, through Friday, January 15, and again on Monday, January 25, through Tuesday, January 26, between midnight and 5:30 a.m. EST each day in the National Capital Region. (more…)

“scam call from someone claiming to be a MPD officer.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I got a scam call last week from someone claiming to be a MPD officer. He claimed I had failed to appear for jury duty, and that legal action would be taken against me if I wasn’t able to prove that I’d never received the summons letter, which he claimed had been signed by me (I never got such a letter).

He seemed really legit and used real-sounding jargon. He had info about me, such as my age and address. (more…)

“it’s harder to dismiss as just crazy ranting.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My son and I were at the Stanton Park playground Saturday a little before noon. As always on the weekend, there were probably 5-6 families enjoying the sun and getting out of the house while following proper mask/distancing protocols. Unexpectedly, a man who appeared to be jogging on the west side of the park near the playground stopped and started bellowing insane MAGA propaganda: (more…)

“The SW corner of 12th and P NW is falling into the storm drain”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The SW corner of 12th and P NW is falling into the storm drain, and it just seems like a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt. I submitted this photo to 311 and got the response “looks fine” from whoever reviewed the submission. This photo is the original one I sent in… I walked past it again today and it’s gotten worse. I’ve broken a leg and wouldn’t wish the experience on anyone.” (more…)

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