PSA

“Just a warning to be aware if parking a bike in this area.”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports:

“Thought I would share some recent bicycle thefts I’ve witnessed over the past 2 weeks. Both instances occurred on N street nw (in front of Espita). First on 8/31 @ 5:03pm and the second on 9/9 at 9:07am. Both times they used an angle grider to cut locks. I have heard the angle grinder on other days, but didn’t think much of it, but I am sure the same was happening. Police were called on both occasions, but seems there is not much that can be done.

Just a warning to be aware if parking a bike in this area.”

“wanted to let you know about a Labor Day combo we’re doing with BBQ Bus and Port City for pickup at both Free State and Lost & Found”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Labor Day Brisket + Beer Combo with BBQ Bus and Port City Brewing

Have the best DC staycation over Labor Day weekend with a local combo for pickup at both Free State and Lost & Found bars.  The special includes two sandwiches from BBQ Bus (either slow smoked brisket or “VBQ” plant based) with house made pickles, onions and BBQ sauces plus sides of BBQ baked beans and vinaigrette slaw. (more…)

“DCBOE has a handy search tool to help you locate your nearest Vote Center or Mail Ballot Drop Box for the November 3 General Election.”

By Prince Of Petworth


explore map here

From the DC Board of Elections:

“You may vote at ANY location!

Enter any DC address into the search tool to locate the closest Ballot Drop Boxes, Early Vote Centers and Election Day Vote Centers!

REMEMBER! For the November 3, 2020 General Election, you DO NOT have to vote at your assigned polling place.

*Early Vote Centers will be open on Election Day.”

“my mail got stuck multiple times and I had to pry it off.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I just wanted to let you know that I went to the 11th and R st NW USPS blue mailbox and someone put adhesive in the top of the mailbox. It wasn’t extremely visible but my mail got stuck multiple times and I had to pry it off. I luckily caught this and was able to try to shove my mail in (took 4 tries) but it looks as though someone is trying to steal mail and I wanted to make sure people are aware to double check to see if their mail actually gets placed in mailboxes.”

Ed. Note: We’ve spoken about receiving mail troubles here.

Heads Up Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Rachel for sending the warning: “Sending you pictures of a massive hornet’s nest hanging above the sidewalk on 3rd St NE in Eckington (on the block between V and U). Super dangerous and our calls to DC’s 311 don’t seem to have helped. Spreading the word for good measure!”

“Lifejacket Reminder: 3 men missing Potomac River”

By Prince Of Petworth


via DC Fire & EMS

“Dear PoPville,

As people take home-vacations during the pandemic I really want to remind folks how important it is to wear a lifejacket, regardless of how calm the waters are or how good of a swimmer you are. Thanks.”

DC Fire & EMS reported starting at 6:14pm: “Water rescue Potomac River vicinity Joint Base Bolling. Credible report of 3 people who fell from vessel and have not resurfaced. #DCsBravest Fireboats and other units + @DCPoliceDept Harbor Division conducting active search.”

at 8pm they reported: “Update Potomac River water rescue. Sadly, after an extensive water, land and air search for over 2 hours, this incident has transitioned to a recovery operation. 3 adult males remain missing. (more…)

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