via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
A disturbing shooting occurred on Otis Pl NW last night at 8:05PM. The shooting is adjacent to the Bruce Monroe Elementary and the Park View Rec Center. Someone shot approximately 18 rounds (number of confirmed casings found by MPD). (more…)
“This is 17th Street just south of the White House visitors’ entrance.”
From MPD
“On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a campaign speech in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
costume from Molly Ward
Ed. Note: If you think you have a contender for best Halloween costume 2024 please send us an email to [email protected] thanks!
And behold the Bars of Mount Pleasant Halloween Theme: (more…)
UPDATE: “Murals in first two photos are by @haribow1 (left, from Paris) and @richtpaint (right, from Bristol, UK for @dcwallsfestival. Last photo of mural is by Casey Kawaguchi. Fourth mural in the alley is by festival director, Kelly Towles. Other DC Walls 2024 sites include murals by several local artists. Here’s the map link.”
Thanks to Joan for sending: “Huge new mural in the alley next to El Tamarindo as part of the DC Walls Festival featuring work from Casey Kawaguchi, HARIBOW, RichT, and Kelly Towles. (more…)
photos courtesy Lazy Bones
From an email:
“Lazy Bones is owned by Alex and Luke Richardson, two brothers originally from the DC area, and focuses on fresh, fermented, and funky ingredient combinations for their delicious pizza. So far we’ve had two really successful events at Right Proper and just booked every Friday in November with them. (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
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From the U.S. Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Monday, October 28, at approximately 7:00 p.m., we will be working with our federal partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.”
photo by Susan Kelleher
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“Dear PoPville,
We played pickleball against each other at Thursday’s Admo Volo league (10/24). We talked about Stephen Colbert and NYC. I wish I asked you to get a drink after the game.”
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“our pooch George Washington the Dog”
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