“Dear PoPville,
This website is a resource for families to prepare the legal paperwork they need to have someone else take custody of their kids and finances if something happens to them, like being hit by a bus or dragged into the back of an unmarked van. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over The Pentagon on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 10:45AM.”
“Parking lot at Thompson Boat Center. NPS Photo / Emily Collins”
From NPS:
“Starting October 1, the National Park Service (NPS) will extend metered parking at the parking lot at Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown. (more…)
From WMATA:
“On Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, free shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains between Union Station and Rhode Island Av.
The NoMa-Gallaudet U station will be closed while crews work to replace crossties. (more…)
Man, there was a time…ah never mind, just old man Dan howling into the abyss again.
From an email:
“Luke’s Lobster is celebrating National Lobster Day in a big way this September – $20 1/4 -pound lobster rolls 9/25 + 9/26 at all Luke’s Lobster shacks.” (more…)
From DC Water:
“DC Water will begin construction this week to stabilize the slope on Canal Road NW between Foxhall Road (Glover-Archbold Trailhead) and the Georgetown University (GU) entrance. Temporary lane closures will be necessary during off-peak hours at times, and the sidewalk will be closed for the duration of the project. Work will begin on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and continue for approximately 6.5 months.
The slope stabilization will be performed in advance of the Potomac River Tunnel Project, a critical infrastructure effort to improve water quality in the Potomac River. Due to repeated landslides and falling rocks along the slope, (more…)
Nice lunch option from Boogy & Peel (1 DuPont Circle, NW):
“Adult-ish lunch boxes are here‼️ Available Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm. A Detroit slice and side Caesar salad. Add on some chips and a drink if you’re feeling wild. Starting at $13. (more…)
photo by angela n.
From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a Consumer Alert to help inform District residents about predatory practices in the home solar system sales and loan industry.
Because federal tax credits for residential solar systems are ending at the end of 2025, residents may see an uptick in high-pressure sales tactics by salespeople for the home solar system industry. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There is a local scam going around that has now appeared on several listserves I’ve been on. A person joins a listserve claiming to be a member of the group, e.g. “a 20-something who attends XXX congregation,” then claims that they have a “group rate” for HVAC cleanings of $150. There is indeed a company that shows up and does something if you sign up, but it is tantamount to doing nothing and they are misleading about what services they provide. The original poster then tries to pressure you into signing more people up for the pyramid scheme. More details below. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, September 15, 2025, at approximately 11:15AM.”