PSA

“Urgent: Dog’s Death Highlights Need to Ban Toxic Plant in DC Public Spaces”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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.


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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…)

About the “blocks and blocks of police vehicles (with lights) on Connecticut Ave NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Ice Cream Alert! “Anju x Dolcezza Team Up for a Sweet New Sweet Corn Gelato Collaboration”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Anju x Dolcezza – Hotteok Sundae”

From a press release:

“Two of Washington, DC’s beloved culinary destinations, Anju and Dolcezza, are teaming up for an exciting new collaboration launching on May 1st, 2025. The result is Sweet Corn Gelato, inspired by a popular Korean ingredient that perfectly exemplifies the creativity and craftsmanship of both brands. This gelato will be available at all Dolcezza locations through May 14th, while Anju will spotlight it in a playful and delicious Hotteok Sundae, presenting a modern twist on the traditional Korean sweet street food. (more…)

“Fake Verizon Scammer? In Apartment Building”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share this incident with a potential scammer posing as a Verizon worker. Monday night in my apartment complex in Woodley Park, a man claiming to be from Verizon was knocking on people’s doors. He claimed that management had let him in after hours. He wore a black polo shirt, but with no indication that he was with Verizon.

Someone called the non-emergency police number. He could not provide police with an ID from Verizon, (more…)

“Reminder to stay safe – Dupont Circle”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Last night I (38, F) was walking home through Dupont circle at about 8:50pm. As I approached the Northeast corner of the park, there was a man standing by a bench who slammed something (sounded like a brick or heavy rock) into the bench. It appeared that he was having a mental health episode or was in an altered state. I started walking more quickly and then began to run when I saw him winding up from about 25 feet away – he then threw the brick/rock at me and (more…)

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