Photo by DC photographer and blogger Tracy Clayton taken at the DC Record Fair on Sunday.  Tracy is the Photo Editor for the blog ReadySetDC.  See more of Tracy’s work from the DC Record Fair here and here.  The DC Record Fair won a Best of DC Award from the Washington City Paper as “Best Nerdy Trend“.

DC Record Fair © 2010 Tracy Clayton

“Dear PoP,

I’d like people in the neighborhood to be aware for their own safety as well as help ensure the owners follow the rules:

As most of you know, my dog Luca was attacked by a rottweiler in columbia heights about a month ago. Luca is recovering well, but the dog that attacked her has been declared a dangerous dog and is still living in columbia heights. Despite that the rules for maintaining a dangerous dog are quite strict, it is ultimately up to the owners to follow them and the community to report any violations.

As a dangerous dog, the owners are required to keep the dog inside their house at all times. The dog is not allowed in the front yard nor on walks, even if it is muzzled. The dog is only allowed to leave the house for vet visits or other travel that is approved by the department of health and must be muzzled at all times during travel.

In my communications with the Department of Health, they were not wholeheartedly convinced that the owners would comply with these rules, depsite that they had gone to great lengths to obtain a dangerous dog license. So, as friends and neighbors, i’m asking you to help me spread the word. Attached are two photographs taken of Chloe, the rottweiler, additional information about maintaining a dangerous dog and contact informration for the case officer at the Department of Health. If you happen to see Chloe on a walk or even in her yard, please notify the DOH immediately.

In addition to the fact that this dog attacked with no provocation and was on a leash with its owner at the time, it was also reported to DC Animal Control for attacking a man in the neighborhood a month prior to this incident. The attack occurred during the snowstorm, so the person was wearing lots of layers and a winter jacket. He sustained severe bruising and swelling from the attack, but no serious action was taken at the time because the dog did not break skin. If this had happened during warmer weather, he would have sustained very serious injuries.

Chloe lives at Holmead Pl, NW. This is located on Holmead (between 13th and 14th ST NW) between Otis and Monroe. It is easily identified as the only house on the east side of the block with a chain-link fence.

Again, if you see Chloe in the yard or on a walk, please contact Molly Lunaris at the DOH immediately. Here is her contact info:

Molly Lunaris
Program Specialist | Animal Disease Prevention Division
DC Department of Health | Government of the District of Columbia
825 North Capitol Street, NE | Suite 8001 | Washington, DC 20002
Office: (202) 535-2508 molly.lunaris@dc.gov

A friend of mine found this sign posted in a Logan Circle liquor store. In a similar vein no guns are allowed at the old stone house in Georgetown. Both seem like reasonable requests…

Sake Club has closed up at 2635 Connecticut Ave, NW in Woodley Park. Their Web site has been taken down though they had pretty good reviews on yelp. Were there any fans out there?

Photo from flickr user ultraBobban

“Dear PoP,

Are there any active bingo halls in DC? I’ve lived in Mt. Pleasant for over two years now and I can’t recall seeing any in the district. My girlfriend and I are both from rural towns where Bingo is a popular social gathering and we’d love to play somewhere if it exists.”

This is a great question! If one doesn’t exist I’d be happy to work with a local bar to set up a regular PoP bingo game. Does anyone know of one that exists in DC? If not, any suggestions of where (neighborhood/bar) might be a good spot to set up a game?

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m easily impressed but this has got to be the best gutter in town. I suppose the gutter itself could be copper…

It’s been a while since I’ve some noteworthy ones. The one above might be the best in town though the one below (re-PoP) is also pretty sweet.

This Petworth garden is a perennial favorite for me and a great example of a cinder-block garden. And it doesn’t hurt that the owner is one of the nicest guys in town.

This one in Adams Morgan has some killer windows. A neighbor saw me admiring it and told me that it has not been split into condos and has been owned by the same couple for years.

I’m gonna call this one door(way) of the day as well.

On May 6th we learned that Cafe Salsa had abruptly closed at 1712 14th Street, NW. Over the weekend Borderstan reported that Flowers on 14th was moving into the space from their current locale at 1718 14th St, NW.

Well that was quick. Now we just have to wait to see who moves into 1718…

About a week ago a reader noticed that construction was slated to begin on the long vacant building at 11th and Monroe. Thanks to a reader for noting the developer’s Web site, Madison Investments:

“1020 Monroe is situated at the corner of Monroe Street and 11th Street NW in the heart of Columbia Heights. Madison investments will begin construction on the building on May 19th 2010. The building will be developed to present 28 luxury 1 & 2 bedroom condos ranging in size from 675 -1100 SF. The building also features approximately 7,500 square feet of retail space divided into 6 units that will be re-designed to present attractive and modern new storefronts. The anticipated construction time for this project is approximately 12 months with anticipated sales beginning in June 2011.”

“Dear PoP,

Shaw Library Lecture/Discussion Series

‘The Federalist Papers: by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay: The First 5 essays’

Monday, May 24th
6:00 p.m.
945 Rhode Island Ave, NW

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles/essays advocating
ratification of U.S. Constitution. These writings remain a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution; the philosophy and motivation of this proposed system of government.”

This rental is located at 3000 Connecticut Ave, NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“Cathedral Mansions has an attractive efficiency available for $1,430.00. There are large beautiful windows with much natural sun light coming into the apartment. The hardwood floors are beautiful and it has a great foyer area and living space layout. The kitchen is spacious with tons of cabinet and counter top space.

***All utilities are included except cooking gas!***

Amenities include a 24 hour fitness center, laundry room, resident controlled access, and a fabulous inner landscaped courtyard complete with hibachi grills and picnic tables for outside enjoyment!!!!”

Doues $1430 sound about right for an efficiency in this location?

Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick

“Dear PoP,

Could you please ask your readers who purchased homes recently and uses services of

Home inspectors
Pest inspectors
Structural inspectors
Appraisers

and are very very happy with the service and information they received. This is for Washington DC row house.

I am specially interested on a licensed bonded structural inspector who also does pest inspection.”