Irving
3100 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve looked around the better known places (e.g., Lion’s, Calvert Woodley) for hard-to-find liqueurs. Turns out, the tiny corner store Irving Wine & Spirit in Mt. Pleasant has a much bigger selection than those other stores that are easily 5 times their size. They even have a website which I stumbled upon while searching for a terrific Amaro I tried at Maple. The staff has always been very friendly too. I’m hoping that more people start searching them out so as to encourage them to keep carrying such unique booze.”


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Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.

“Dear PoPville,

Two weeks ago, I “ranted” about not getting my DC tax return despite having filed a month prior. A bunch of people replied saying they were having the same problem. Last week, I called the DC tax office and the customer service person told me that they needed a copy of my W-2. I asked him why I hadn’t received anything from the office indicating that they needed additional information from me, and he told me that DC doesn’t reach out to people unless the taxpayers owe DC money. In other words, if DC owes you a refund and needs additional documentation or information from you, they won’t reach out to you. You have to reach out to them. Glad I called and waited on hold for an hour to speak with this person because I sent him my W-2 and just received my return. Just wanted to pass on this FYI to anyone who hasn’t seen their tax return yet!”


atm fraud
Stock photo by PoPville flickr user Elliot Mitchell

“Dear PoPville,

Thought your readers in the Logan Circle area may be interested in some apparent suspicious dealings involving the 7-Eleven ATM at 14 and Rhode Island NW.

I moved to DC a week or so ago AND have only used my debit card one place in DC – the ATM in 7-eleven at 14 and RI. Yesterday, someone used a cloned copy of my card at a td bank ATM in DC to steal $1100 from my account. Seems highly suspicious to say the least. If you use this ATM, I recommend being extra vigilant and maybe changing your PIN.”


smash

“Dear PoPville,

Near the corner of Kansas Ave and Shepherd: My friend’s car was broken into Sunday night between 12:45-1:15 am as he was walking me to my door. Window smashed and contents stolen out of the car… Just a friendly neighbor reminder to not leave ANYTHING of value exposed in your vehicle, and make sure your car insurance covers such happenings.”


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Thanks to Pablo Raw for sending from Brookland.

Their website says:

“Years ago, God’s people blew the trumpet and warned the world that JUDGMENT DAY would begin on May 21, 2011. That date was the most publicized date for the Day of Judgment that the world has ever seen. It was unprecedented and many were paying attention. The message was broadcasted on billboards and advertised on buses. It was also seen on cars, bumper stickers, t-shirts and even in subways. People read about this approaching day in magazines and newspapers. Major electronic media across the globe also trumpeted the warning message of the gospel, that indeed May 21st, 2011, would be JUDGMENT DAY!

Much of the world was, in a sense, holding its collective breath in anticipation of this final judgment of God.

Although many expected a physical manifestation of God’s wrath, God in fact, brought to pass a devastating spiritual judgment beginning on May 21, 2011. We have now entered into the darkest time in Earths’ history, as we are living in the day of judgment, and heading for the final end of all things, the destruction of the universe, and the beginning of the new heavens and new earth, very likely to be on October 7th 2015.”


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via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I went to bed Tuesday night with my dog upstairs with me and all doors locked [12th and T St, NW]. By the time I woke up Wednesday morning someone had forced open the back doors, ran through the house grabbing what they could, and left out the front door. Neither my dog nor I woke up. They stole a bike, laptop, Ipad, Ipod, purses, and dug through drawings I assume in search of cash. The purses they dug through and tossed in the alley and along 12th Street taking cash, sunglasses, and strangely headphones (who wants someone else’s headphone, ew). Be vigilant of locking your doors and setting your alarms!


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