From the office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a consumer alert warning District residents of a new scam in which threatening text messages, claiming to be from a government toll collection agency, are sent to residents as part of an illegal, widespread effort to steal individual’s financial information. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Bruce Monroe Community Garden has many plots still available for community members to take in this year. Plots are about 3 x 6 ft wide & once assigned you will have your plot through next winter with option to renew. (more…)
photo by Nina Palazzolo
“Pancake Brunch is ON at Osteria Morini (301 Water Street, SE)
Osteria Morini has launched their pancake brunch. You can review the full menu here.
Pancakes include: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“On Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Stadium-Armory and New Carrollton on the Orange Line.
New Carrollton, Landover, Cheverly, Deanwood, and Minnesota Ave. stations will be closed as crews replace crossties.
Service Information (more…)
1770 Euclid Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
There was a creep outside of The Line this morning visibly “pleasuring himself” from his car while watching us women working from our laptops. (more…)
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From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising the public of upcoming changes to traffic operations on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (I-66) as part of the ongoing Rehabilitation of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Project.
Beginning Monday, May 12, 2025, and continuing through 2027, DDOT will discontinue operation of the movable rush hour (zipper) lane on the bridge. This change is necessary to support construction activities during the multi-year rehabilitation effort.
Traffic Configuration Updates: (more…)
The magical news from Buffalo & Bergen:
“In Italy, la famiglia reigns supreme – which is why New York born, Gina Chersevani, is channeling her Italian roots for the most carb-tastic launch ever: the “Carb Bar”! A cocktail mixtress and bagel maven, Chersevani is expanding her concept to include a doughy dreamland (helmed by her hubby Neil Dundee,) exclusively rising at Buffalo & Bergen’s swanky new Cleveland Park spot. (more…)
From DC Water:
“As part of the excavation work for DC Water’s Potomac River Tunnel Project, weekly controlled underground blasting operations at the West Potomac Park construction site will begin as early as next week and continue through February 2026. The site is located along the Potomac River at Ohio Drive and Independence Avenue Southwest. All streets and sidewalks will remain open during blasting events, with no restrictions on boats or watercraft in the river.
The blasting operations are part of constructing two mining shafts needed to begin tunneling. These shafts, approximately 103 feet deep, will be used to lower and launch two tunnel boring machines (TBMs). These machines will construct the 5.5-mile tunnel. One TBM will excavate north, boring through rock to the endpoint at Georgetown University’s entrance on Canal Road Northwest. The other will move south to the Joint-Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) site, where the Potomac River Tunnel connects with the Anacostia River Tunnel. The TBM excavating north, named Mary, will be delivered to the West Potomac Park site in the fall of 2025. The second TBM, called Emily, will be delivered in 2026.
What to Expect During Blasting Operations
Air horns will signal the start and completion of blasting operations.
Five minutes before the blast, an air horn will sound with three long signals.
One minute before the blast, the air horn will release five short signals.
The blast will detonate in a controlled manner.
Upon completion, one prolonged air horn signal will indicate the area is clear and safe. (more…)
From MPD:
“MPD is observing an increase in robbery suspects targeting headphones. MPD reminds the community to remain aware of their surroundings, especially while running or jogging. For emergencies, call 911.” (more…)
May 2024, Brookland, Washington DC
From
“With spring marking the start of bear season, the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) and the Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) are reminding residents of what to do in the event they .
While bear encounters are rare in the District, it is essential to be prepared and understand how to respond safely. Bears typically avoid humans, but they may wander into neighborhoods in search of food, especially during the spring and summer months. (more…)