
Thanks to E. for sending from Kalorama:
“Christmas Tree/Festivus Pole?
As seen on Ashmead Place yesterday. I have questions…..”

Thanks to E. for sending from Kalorama:
“Christmas Tree/Festivus Pole?
As seen on Ashmead Place yesterday. I have questions…..”

655 Michigan Ave, NE
Thanks to Leise for sending: “My partner (and our dog) found this when trying to get Starbucks on the 29th at the location on Michigan and Monroe NE in Brookland: (more…)

Thanks to SB for sending from “the mall near air and space museum.”

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photo by Ted Eytan
From the Mayor’s Office (Monday):
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser met with President Donald Trump. Following the meeting, the Mayor shared the following statement:
“Today, President Trump and I had a great meeting to discuss our shared priorities for the President’s second term. President Trump and I both want Washington, DC to be the best, most beautiful city in the world and we want the capital city to reflect the strength of our nation. (more…)

A reader reports around 11:40pm last night (Monday):
“Wait did you see a car just blew through the wall/fence at Howard U? And then drove through the southern lawn??” (more…)

photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS first reported at 1:35am: “2 Alarm fire 1400 block Chapin St NW. Fire top floor thru roof 4 story apartment building. Rescues are being made.” (more…)

4418 Macarthur Boulevard, NW
The liquor license application for Bangbop says: (more…)

photo by Diane Krauthamer
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Great shot from Costa Rica below: (more…)