“Dear PoPville,
This was going to be a what the Helen of Troy is this but alas it is what we would suspect:
A barricade went up this week on Pennsylvania Ave in front of the White House, blocking pedestrian and bike access.
This is dangerous and chaotic as it diverts bikers from the 15th street bike lane onto the nearby roads and sidewalks.
A surprisingly helpful Secret Service agent confirmed – it’s up for the building of the ballroom and will be in place for three years.
Just a super duper development on top of all the other hellacious events.”