
Yesterday Cesar wrote: “Did you lose a parrot? Bird is saying hello to folks walking by on Biltmore about 50′ from 18th Street.”

Update: Found!

Yesterday Cesar wrote: “Did you lose a parrot? Bird is saying hello to folks walking by on Biltmore about 50′ from 18th Street.”

Update: Found!

Thanks to Brad for sharing this amazing shot from the National Mall.
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From Willard Retail: “Just Signed: Chili Bistro in Penn Quarter”
Updates when more is learned.

photo by CTB in DC
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From the U.S. Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Monday, at approximately 10:00 am, we will have a campus-wide evacuation exercise. The routine drill is in coordination with our Legislative Branch partners. Expect temporary street closures to include Constitution Avenue, Independence Avenue, and D Street, NE.“

“Dear PoPville,
Never seen anything like this in a lifetime of city living: totally downed street light in front of Herman Miller showroom, across from MLK library (900 G St. NW). (more…)

rendering via airshow
Thanks to D. for sending:
Two French Air Force Rafales from the renowned Lafayette Squadron will perform a flyover of the National Mall in Washington, DC, on October 19th. This commemorative flyover marks the 200th anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America, symbolizing the lasting alliance between the two nations.

The flyover will feature the Rafales approaching from the east, executing a single pass from East to West just south of the National Mall. The flyover is scheduled to begin at 11:15 AM, (more…)

Thanks to SG for passing on the new note on the District Doughnut door. Last month they posted a note about a little vacation. Does this new not apply to just Barracks Row? All locations? (more…)

Thanks to Jeritt for sending these great shots from Columbia Heights: (more…)

photo by Emma K Alexandra
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“Dear PoPville,
I met this girl outside of the Julia’s on 18th street on Thursday. We were both waiting for them to re-open at about 7:15. (more…)