photo by Eric Spiegel
From AlertDC:
“The Washington Navy Yard will conduct a ceremonial gun salute on May 2, 2025, at 10:00AM. A total of eleven (11) loud rounds will be fired from the Leutze Park.”
PSA
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Thanks to Ryan for noting: “Very exciting but absolutely insane pool season is only 6 weeks and they move closing time to 6 instead of 8″
You can see all the closing times below: (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
Thanks to C. for again sharing her great spreadsheet of where to catch all the outdoor movie action this year: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I think there might be a new scam in town. Yesterday by 14th and RI around 7:30am this woman walked up to me looking flustered and said her wallet and purse were just stolen, but she had her phone. She was asking for money to get a cab to Bethesda when I said I didn’t have cash she asked if I had cash app or Zelle (which I don’t). She was very insistent that I go to an atm with her 2 blocks up and when I told her I don’t have a debit card but we should stop into one of the surrounding businesses and see if they can call her a cab she was just very insistent that I give her money and reiterated the ATM. Once I told her I didn’t have a debit card again she kind of dropped the act and said “I’ll just keep asking people” and walked away. Anyway, I just walked past her again today carrying a wad of cash but in the same dress and talking on the phone. (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending from Park View:
“A heads up that I noticed about 20 of these tiny, strange-looking insects on my balcony today. Google informed me that they are lanternfly nymphs, so they were summarily smashed. Stay vigilant!”
“Dear PoPville,
Just had my first experience (Tuesday, 7pm-ish) with the Mpower Energy representatives in McLean Gardens. He shoved his ID in my face, wanted to see my power bill, and said Pepco should have notified me that they were coming. (more…)
photo by H St Weather Geek
Hello PoPville, please enjoy this beautiful week like it’s your last because the mosquitoes are about to come at us with a vengeance like we’ve never known. Well probably exactly like last year.
NOW RELEASE THE BATS!! (and take photos and send them to me if you see any bats, obviously.)
From DC AG Brian Schwalb:
“Scammers are using new technology to create fake audio and videos that sound or look like people and organizations you trust.
These are deepfake phone scams, and they target DC residents — especially senior citizens
Here is how to detect and prevent these scams: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m reaching out to share a pressing public safety concern that recently came to light in our community.
Incident: A dog tragically died after ingesting Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) in the courtyard of a luxury apartment complex in Shaw.
Goose
The Issue: This plant is known to be highly toxic to pets, with even small amounts causing fatal reactions. Despite this, it’s commonly used in landscaping across DC, including in areas frequented by pets and children.
We have garnered almost 400 signatures on our petition since we launched it yesterday.
Response: (more…)
A few folks have been asking:
“Any idea why there have been blocks and blocks of police vehicles (with lights) on Connecticut Ave NW since early this morning? From Calvert to the zoo.”
“Police have lined connecticut ave and the side streets all day – must be at least 15 cars dispersed through Woodley Park? Does anyone know why?”
It is very likely related to World Bank/IMF spring meetings. Dignitaries staying at hotels, travel to and fro et al.
From MPD:
“On Sunday, April 20 until Saturday, April 26, 2025, the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings detail will take place in the District of Columbia. (more…)