art

“A New Harriet Tubman Sculpture Has Arrived at the Newly Rebuilt Tubman Elementary School”

By Prince Of Petworth

3101 13th Street, NW Photos by Michael Janis / WGS

From an email:

“Harriet Tubman Elementary School in Columbia Heights has reopened after its major modernization, and there is a striking new piece of public art at the front of the campus: an 11-foot Corten steel sculpture called Enduring Dreams of Home, designed by Washington Glass School artists Michael Janis, Erwin Timmers & Tim Tate.

The sculpture takes the form of fractured Washington rowhouses, with a stylized portrait of Harriet Tubman emerging from the center. The house is an important part of the story. For Tubman, home was something that had to be escaped, fought for, and ultimately made possible for others. Placing the sculpture at a school named for Tubman brings that history into the everyday lives of a new generation of Washington children. (more…)

Restaurants

Speaking of Historic – Yenching Palace Menu!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Archeological Finds is made possible by the Friends of the Antonio Meucci Society. Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!

Well this is awesome. Thanks to my neighbor for gifting me this magnificent Yenching Palace menu she found in her menu drawer. Fully intact!!

MORE PHOTOS of the menu: (more…)

History

“A piece of Canadian Great Lakes history in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

2425 L Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve walked this strip a million times, in front of the old Columbia Hospital for Women and the Trader Joe’s (L and 25th), and today I randomly decided to read it. It’s about Canada in the Great lakes!”

Apropos of yesterday’s: “BREAKING NEWS!

TO: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior
FROM: Director, U.S. Geological Survey
RE: Lake America rename

Sir,

As of 4:30 pm today the U.S. Geological Survey has officially designated the former Lake Ontario to be renamed as Lake America in all official USGS electronic documents. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for August 26, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

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sports

Freedom 250 Grand Prix says “more than 215,000 spectators to the National Mall” at first-ever INDYCAR race in Washington D.C.

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by LaTur

From the Freedom 250 Grand Prix:

“Delivering capacity crowds, record broadcast viewership and worldwide attention, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. exceeded expectations and established itself as one of the most successful events in modern INDYCAR history during an unforgettable Aug. 22-23 race weekend.

As a cornerstone event of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix transformed the nation’s capital into a global motorsports showcase, delivering impressive attendance, the largest INDYCAR broadcast audience outside of the Indianapolis 500 in more than 30 years and record international media coverage. The event welcomed more than 215,000 spectators to the National Mall, making it one of the largest-attended INDYCAR race weekends in recent history. (more…)

Downtown

Nino’s Bakery Moving 8 Blocks West on L Street! Current Location to become a Coffee Bar!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Nino’s on L Street is moving from 1310 L St NW to a new location at 2101 L St NW. I’m surprised they’re moving someplace that is both very competitive and relative far from their mostly walk-in trade. It’s a shame they’re moving someplace didn’t take over the former AuBon Pain around the corner from their current location.” (more…)

fire

Big Fire Across from Daru Last Night – Reader reports kids on shooting a Roman Candle at the building. DC Fire and EMS reports “10 adults displaced as a result of this fire.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to N. for sending: “Across from Daru. 2 or 3 kids on a lime bike riding by were shooting a Roman candle at the apartment building while we were eating. About 20 mins later we had to call 911 to the fire.”

DC Fire and EMS reported at 10:04pm: “Working Fire – 1500 Block of Benning Road NE

Three story apartment building with fire showing from a third floor apartment.” (more…)

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