Photo by Bradley Joines
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the creation of a task force to address the increase in carjackings, auto thefts, and unauthorized use of vehicle offenses across the District of Columbia. The taskforce consists of a team of detectives specialized in robberies and violent crimes. (more…)
1612 20th Street, NW just off of Connecticut
Zorba’s also has one of my very favorite gyros in the District. Ah love this place. Was excited to see this over weekend: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
Thanks to Shannon for sharing the warning yesterday:
“Driving to work & by Ivy City Target– man in white Chevy SUV yelled that my tire was falling off. Told me to pull over. Didn’t and he ended up following before turning around. Checked tire, it was fine. Be careful”
“Dear PoPville,
There’s some sort of scammer on Q between 17th and 18th leaving this sticky note on cars saying that they hit them and want to work something out? The sticky notes are all printed the exact same, not handwritten. Saw the same sticky note on 4 cars in this block.”
“Dear PoPville,
With all the posts about how hard it is to get an appointment at the DC DMV, I had to share that you can register your car without going to the DMV!
Back in November, I bought a used car from an auto shop in Maryland who could not process DC tags. I haven’t owned a car since living in DC, so I had to go to the DMV to get tags before I could take it off the lot. Like many readers, getting an appointment was IMPOSSIBLE.
So I did some digging and learned that you can title/register/tag/etc. your car at tag and title shops in the area. (more…)
Photo by Jordan Barab
From WMATA:
“Amid ongoing pandemic-related budget constraints, Metro today announced upcoming changes to its lost and found procedures to reduce administrative costs so the agency can continue to prioritize its core mission: providing safe and reliable transportation for the region.
Beginning March 1, Metro’s lost and found department will work to reunite customers with lost wallets and electronics (such as phones, tablets, and laptops) only. All other items lost in the system will be disposed of, donated to charity, destroyed, or auctioned. (more…)
Thanks to Catherine for sending from DCUSA: “After over a year of anticipation and far too little information, there is FINALLY some indication that TBC is not a dream!!”
STAY TUNED.
“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.”
“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…)
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From MPD:
“The following bridges will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic beginning Tuesday, January 19 at 6 am. These closures will remain in effect until 6 am, Thursday, January 21.
More Info” (more…)