From AlertDC:
“The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for north central District of Columbia until 2:30 PM.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gust (more…)
PSA
“Dear PoPville,
Will you share this thread please? I was approached by this man yesterday (Saturday) and looking at the thread a lot of other women were too in Logan circle”
We’ve been getting numerous reports of “big bangs” and “loud explosions” from all over the District. This is not uncommon as we approach July 4th. These are not “traditional” fireworks. They are very, very loud explosive devices. You will probably hear one in the coming weeks. They don’t always result in fire but you can see from the photo above how powerful they can be.
Jerry reported: “Big bang came from NoMa at 4:44 AM. Flames outside 100 Florida Ave NE put out quickly by 4:46 AM”
Jesse reported one earlier near Adams Morgan: “This one set off car alarms”
From the Department of Parks and Recreation:
“When the weather heats up in DC, DPR is the place to be. That’s why we’re focused on getting #BackToSummer and helping residents make the most of this long-awaited season.
Next week marks the beginning of expanded access for outdoor pools and recreation centers.
Starting Monday, June 28:
Outdoor pools will be open for a maximum of 6 days per week.
Select outdoor pools will shift operations to remain open until 8pm on weekdays. (more…)
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3320 Brown Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to encourage the community to show some love and support to the owners of Pan Am Fresh supermarket on Brown St. in Mount Pleasant due to the brazen robbery they endured on Tuesday morning. I spoke with a staff member the next day and she said the robber made a beeline for the register and twice pushed the owner down with such force that she was injured and an ambulance was necessary. This and the fact that it occurred in broad daylight is very disturbing. I live nearby and the owners are extremely kind and generous people. Not to mention their Indian cuisine is amazing and they always throw in extra food. If you’re in the area, please be sure to stop by and support this great small business.”
Check out the menu: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if anyone else has experienced in Dupont, but our apartment building (which just recently replaced the door) was broken into last night (Tuesday) between 11:10 and 11:22pm, and a thief not only made off with a bunch of packages across both hallways and a downstairs unit, but cut through bolted bikes in the building. (more…)
1527 14th Street, NW photo by Takehiro Nakamura
Thanks to Takehiro for the wonderful heads up last night: “Great Wall Szechuan House is open for dining again! Not just take away anymore. And they are doing hotpot again!”
Check out their menu here and enjoy!
Hours are currently: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Nearly tripped over a man servicing himself in Dumbarton Oaks Park this afternoon. Older white man, heavy-set with a green hat and white hair, dark sunglasses. He was poorly hidden and leaning against the side of the trail that I was running on. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I guess it’s a good PSA more than anything…
Last Thursday I was one of several people robbed at the Shell Station at 12th and Otis St NE in Brookland. I unlocked my car to switch credit cards, since the one I was planning on using was not able to be read. Unbeknownst to me, a kid had snuck around my passenger side and opened the door, such that it was not able to be locked again. When I finished pumping gas and went to get in, the kid was inside my car, with my purse in his hands, rifling through other things in the car to take. In addition to my purse, he got my car/house keys, iPhone and my wallet with my ID containing my address. I stupidly chased the kid but he got into a waiting black, Mercedes crossover with MD temp tags and they sped north on 12th St NE. About 10 minutes after the theft, I started getting fraud calls to my Apple watch from the Walmart on Riggs Road. They were able to make about $4000 in purchases between all of my cards in my wallet. (more…)
A reader working in Solid Waste Management writes:
“it was a fire, likely caused by a lithium battery!
You may want to warn your readers about this very dangerous phenomenon and tell them to NEVER put these types of batteries in the trash or recycling! They can often now be used in a number of products, including, sadly, greeting cards!”