This is from the 1200 block of 9th St, NW across from the convention center.

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.

“This is General Tsao from Columbia Heights”

“Auggie taking a break from swimming, standing in shallow end at Banneker Dog Days”

Rowdy

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The Craigslist ad says:

“ADAMS MORGAN/WOODLEY PARK — Home office/studio space available in a building located on the 1800 block of Calvert Street in the heart of Adams Morgan! The space is equipped with a small kitchen, a private full bathroom is located across the hall (bathroom is not in the unit). Walking distance to Woodley Park & Dupont Circle Metros and just one block from 18th & Columbia! NO PETS. Available 10/1, $820/mo + utilities.”

I normally don’t post options without photos but I’m dying to hear what you think of this one (since it’s so rare to find options less than $1000) – $820 sound right for this studio with a full bathroom across the hall?

Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve signed up for a charity date auction tomorrow night and am now realizing I need a little something extra to sweeten my date package and raise more money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Other eligible bachelors and b achelorettes have added Kennedy Center shows, Ghost Tours etc. I’ve emailed all the segway tour spots in DC since that’s probably the one thing I haven’t done yet and segways look pretty fun to ride!

Do you and the readers have any other suggestions about where to go or who to ask for donations for fun date activities? I’m stuck!!!
Also, if any readers are interested the auction will be held at 6:30pm, Thursday, September 29th at Dirty Martini in Dupont!

Thanks a million!”

How about the Trapeze school by Yards Park?

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“Dear PoPville,

Do you or your readers know anything about the city’s plans for the former community garden on the edge of Walter Pierce Park in Adams Morgan? Gardening has been banned for years now, but it’s hard to understand how a weed field is a better use of the historic cemetery.”

I can’t recall hearing any plans for this space recently. We spoke about Walter Pierce Park in Adams Morgan (including the community garden and cemetery) here.

What do you guys think should be done with the plot of land?

This house is located at 3615 Macomb St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Lovingly landscaped secrect garden oasis – The hidden half acre in the heart of Cleveland Park. This secluded craftsman style bungalow featrures six, bedrooms, five full and one half baths, a detached garage, and a tea house. Meticulously maintained and carefully updated, this home is a tru piece of art.”

You can find more info here and a mouse on house tour here.

Wow, this is one of my favorite houses in the city. Can’t believe I finally got to see what it looks like on the inside. This 6 bed/5.5 bath is going for $2,493,615.

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday evening, my roommate took our dogs to the Shaw Dog Park as she does daily. At one point, a dog was becoming a little too rowdy with her dog so she tried to intervene to remove her dog from the situation. As she was doing so, another dog (a known aggressor in the park – I have previously witnessed this dog try to attack other dogs) ran up trying to get into the mix and ended up biting my roommate on her leg. When this was happening the aggressive dog’s owner was on her cell phone and not paying attention. When approached by my roommate about the bite, she did not want to be held accountable for her dog’s actions stating it was a dog park and things happen.

I think my roommate needs to at the very least address the Shaw Park List Serve regarding the incident. Someone else suggested she file a police report. I’m curious if anyone else has had this happen and what action was taken.”

I’d be curious to know what your roommate would like to do? I also think it depends on the severity of the bite – did it break the skin? I’m not saying nothing should be done – it’s just not clear to me from the info above that a police report should be filed. I wonder – are there plans/procedures for how to deal with consistently aggressive dogs at the dog park? Are the park rules self enforced or is there a procedure to enforce the rules?

The Shaw Dog Park on 11th Street, NW (north of Q). Rule 2 on their Web site states:

“All persons use Shaw Dog Park at their own risk. Neither the District of Columbia, its agencies nor MidCity Association shall be liable for any injury or damage caused in the dog park. Every dog entering the dog park shall be accompanied by a person (“dog handler”) aged sixteen (16) years or older who shall be personally and legally responsible for that dog at all times while using the dog park. No unattended dogs are permitted and no more than three (3) dogs are permitted per dog handler. “

Though, again, it’s not clear to me who enforces these rules – so I would definitely email committee@shawdogs.org to seek their advice as well.

What do you guys think should be done in this situation?

Ed. Note: This is not the first time there has been controversy at this dog park.

Pizzoli’s located just south of Logan Circle at 1418 12th St, NW opened up back in Apr. ’11. Anyone try them out yet?

“Dear PoPville,

My grandmother recently moved into a smaller space, and as a result, I am in possession of some of her furniture and such that don’t fit into her new place – such as the vintage wallpaper roller lamps in the attached picture. Unfortunately, I live in a one bedroom apartment and just don’t have room for everything. Do you or your readers know of places in DC where I could sell some of these items? I was thinking Miss Pixies but their website states they only buy from auction and not individuals. Thoughts?”

A new bistro is coming to 3236 Prospect Street, NW. According to a recent liquor license application, it will be a:

“Contemporary bistro serving Italian food and cuisine, including salads and desserts. No Entertainment provided. Sidewalk Cafe with 50 seats. Seating capacity is 120. Total occupancy load is 140.”

Looks like a significant build out will need to happen first so stay tuned for an opening date.

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“Dear PoPville,

Today (9/27) at approximately 5:40 p.m., I witnessed a man attempting to record a video up a woman’s skirt on the Columbia Heights metro escalator. Roughly 1-2 months ago, I saw the same man acting oddly behind a skirt-wearing woman on the escalator – walking in very close proximity behind her and deliberately widening his shoulders as though he was trying to obscure bystanders’ view – and thought he may have been trying to take photos up her skirt. At the time, I was uncertain, incredulous, and did not want to accuse a stranger of being a pervert when I did not have a clear vantage point.

Not so this time. I recognized him by his gait, appearance, and aggressive attempt to get behind the woman on the escalator today, just like he did 1-2 months ago with the first woman. Today, there was nobody on the escalator between him and me, and he made no effort to conceal his actions. I saw the screen on his smartphone in video mode and witnessed him – clear as day – stick it up her skirt. I yelled at him several times, called him a pervert, and he immediately took off down 14th Street (headed south). I chased him for a short distance then returned to find and notify the still unaware victim.

I later found and notified the victim and we were both at a loss regarding protocol or legal recourse in such a situation. She did not see him and my description of him was not familiar to her. If I’ve seen him twice, readers might see him in the future.

He was white, roughly 6’3″, with slightly shaggy light-brown hair (like a man who is normally kempt but had not been to the barber in a while). He was somewhat pale. He was dressed in chinos/khakis with a patterned, long-sleeve collared shirt and brown leather shoes. Very “white-collar worker” look about him. He was not overweight, but he was not in shape. He has a distinctive gait with somewhat awkward, long strides. I did not see his face but he may have had acne on his neck.

Just FYI for readers who are inclined to blame the victim, she was dressed tastefully.”

This is disturbing on many many levels. Back in mid-Aug. we had reports of another subject (completely different description) taking photos up women’s skirts, also at the Columbia Heights metro. At the time the comments veered off course into a discussion of what is appropriate clothing to wear. That discussion will not be repeated here. What was done then and what was reported here is sick and a clear violation.

I am posting this note as a heads up to folks and to see if anyone has advice about the “protocol or legal recourse in such a situation.” I will also make sure MPD sees this note. I’d also like to thank the OP for doing the right thing – I hope if anyone else ever sees someone filming or photographing up a woman’s skirt, they too will say something. Trite as it may sound, we as a community need to (continue to) watch each other’s backs. I have always been impressed with how strong communities look out for one another.

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You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I’ll open this thread every morning at 10am.

And a reader asks for your help to keep an eye out for a vespa stolen last night:

“Last night, our light blue 2006 Vespa LX50 scooter was stolen from our backyard on the 1900 block of Park Road NW here in Mount Pleasant. We parked the scooter in our back yard, right off the alley which runs behind our house.

If anyone sees the scooter here or in the surrounding neighborhoods, please contact us (atienostar@gmail.com) with the location.”

We talked about locking up a scooter here and other general tips here.

Photo of Georgia and Quincy Ave, NW by PoPville flickr user a.w.miller

“Dear PoPville,

I am working on a combination Carry Out / Communal Kitchen on Georgia Avenue a few blocks north of the Petworth Metro station and I would be curious to hear what your readers think would be a good cuisine for that area. (Also would be happy to hear from folks who are looking to rent commercial kitchen space for their food trucks, catering company, etc.)

Sincerely,

Future Petworth Carry Out”

I’m gonna take first crack here. And I think I’ll at least echo a few other voices because it seems to come up at least once a week – a good Jewish Deli carryout. Pastrami, corned beef etc.

What would you guys like to see?

Ed. Note: The writer of this note is the real deal. Whichever cuisine is selected I guarantee we will be doing back flips and shedding more tears of joy.

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This photo by ekelly80 makes me laugh just looking at it as is. She writes: “Ribbon cutting ceremony for a median in the middle of Connecticut Avenue.”

Your captions in the comments and winner (free PoP t-shirt) picked Friday.