Photo by PoPville flickr user AWard Tour

“Dear PoP,

The $1.00 fuel surcharge expired on the 17th, but every cab I have taken since then has tried to charge me the surcharge. It would be a service to your readers to let them know.”

I put a call into the DC Taxi Commission and was told that the $1 fuel surcharge has been extended until March 5, 2012. It was previously extended from July 25, 2011 – Nov. 17, 2011. New stickers indicating the March 5, 2012 extension will be placed in taxi cabs.

Incidentally there is a meeting about a rate increase on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at 10 am in the Old Council Chambers at 441 4th Street, NW.

“Dear PoPville,

I saw him park and walk in to the restaurant (I was walking out of Matchbox). Taken at 845p on Sunday, November 27. He parked and walked in to Senart’s Oyster and Chophouse on 8th St SE (Barracks Row) and sat at the bar. As you can see from the photos, he is blocking a fire hydrant.

Anyway, you can put it in the “for what it’s worth” pile.”

There def. seems to be a certain sense of entitlement among some members of the council…

Ed. Note: In March Council Member Marion Barry’s silver jaguar was booted for unpaid parking tickets.

Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw

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. But please no personal attacks. I’ll open this thread every morning at 10am.

Payless Shoes is located at 1777 Columbia Rd, NW. Not sure if you can tell from the photos but this is a beautiful building. Lots of potential here given the prime location. It’ll be very interesting to see who takes over this space. I wonder if it’ll go the Game Stop route or the Mintwood Place route?

Thanks for always being there.

Great turnout for the celebration Sunday afternoon.

From DCFD:

“Engine Company 24 was placed in service on November 29, 1911 at 3702 Georgia Ave NW. The fire house was sold to Metro and the site was turned into a Metro Station subway stop. The front of the fire house was moved around the corner on New Hampshire Ave and is used by Metro as a transformer station . In May of 1994 the company moved into their new fire house at 5101 Georgia Ave NW. The new fire house was designed by member of the company and built by Metro.”

Captain Engine Co. 24 Christopher Sefton at the podium, Chief Kenneth Ellerbe seated, Council Member Muriel Bowser seated, VP IAFF Local 36 Charles Hottinger seated

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Not that I’m complaining…

Hope everyone was able to take advantage of the ridiculously awesome weather this weekend.

Oddly awesome in Logan Circle.

Phenomenal bay window and details from this one in Shaw:

View Larger Map

@DCPolicedept tweeted last night:

“Shooting/Stabbing / 1300 blk of Connecticut Avenue NW / L/O for 2 B/M’s (1) wearing a red shirt and gray vest (2) wearing gray shirt //6559″

NBC Washington reports:

“One person is dead and five others were injured after an incident in Dupont Circle resulted in multiple shootings and stabbings.

The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that three adult males were shot and three other people were stabbed in the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue. The incident reportedly happened at around 2:45 a.m. Sunday.”

@dcfireems tweets at 10am:

“MPD reports that 1300 block of Conn. Ave., NW will be closed, DuPont Circle to N St., NW until further notice. Crime scene investigation.”

UPDATE from MPD:

“The following information is provided by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Public Information Office:

Around 2:30 AM there was a fight that began inside of the Heritage Club in the 1300 block of Conn. Ave, NW. Several patrons were involved in the fight which then spilled out onto the sidewalk. After the fight moved outside, three adult males were shot, one of which later died of his wounds. During the incident, a total of three people were stabbed and three others shot. One of the stabbing victims was found inside the establishment. All of the victims were adult males and all are currently receiving medical treatment. All of the victims involved reside in Maryland. Since it is still very early in the investigation this information is preliminary and may change as the investigation continues.”

View Larger Map

From MPD:

“Last night (this morning) about 12:37 am, two men were shot in front of a convenience store in the 1200 block of Mt. Olivet St. NE, near the intersection of West Virginia Avenue.

One of the victims, an 18 year old, died of his wounds. The second victim survived.

This morning at about 10:25 am, a 22 year old man was shot and killed near an alley in the 700 block of 19th St., NE, just off Benning Road.

There is no other information available to the public at this time. Detectives are investigating both cases.

If there is anyone in the community who has any information on either incident we ask that you call 727-9099 and report it.”

View Larger Map

Anyone know the year/make? This might be my new favorite!

Photo by PoPville flickr user bajidc

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. But please no personal attacks. I’ll open this thread every morning at 10am.

Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

View Larger Map

From AlertDC:

SHOOTING///0126///1300 COLUMBIA RD, NW///NO LOOKOUT DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20110610527

View Larger Map

STABBING///0200///1700 COLUMBIA RD, NW// H/M, BLK SHIRT, BLU JEANS, L/S RUNNING DOWN COLUMBIA RD, NW DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20110610567

Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

Wishing PoPville good eats, good times and safe travels on this Thanksgiving holiday.

If anyone gets some good Thanksgiving photos please upload them to the PoPville flickr pool.

I’m grateful to be surrounded by and introduced to so much beauty nearly every single day.

Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC