photo via Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Official word from the National Zoo:
“Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁 DC’s newest celebearities are HERE! Our two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have arrived at the Zoo after landing this morning at Dulles International Airport.”
All I see is a giant Fed Ex advertisement with a photo/drawing of a giant panda so STAY TUNED.
photo by Tyler Nelson
“Dear PoPville,
Is there a place in DC that is Cleveland bar? Would love to watch the games with my people away from the Yankee-ness of Yankee fans this coming week.”
Thanks to Nick for sending one of my all time favorites. (more…)
photo by Erin
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“Dear PoPville,
You were grilling on the roof of our apartment building on H St around 6:20p Sunday night (10/13). (more…)
“This is Dreidel, in Logan Circle, “helping” change the pillowcases.”
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via change.org
“Dear PoPville,
After October 31st, WMATA will no longer subsidize private car services through the After-Hours Commuter Services Program by Lyft/Lyft Shared, following the addition of 14 new 24/7 bus routes last year. While the additional bus services might help some, unfortunately, this change will significantly impact service industry workers, who rely on the program for safe, reliable transportation between 12:00am and 4:00am. We are concerned with how and why this decision was made, as it puts workers at greater risk for late-night violence, particularly during the hours when crime is more common and we are trying to get home safely. (more…)
This rental is located at 6th St NW near Q St. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
photo by Erin
From an email:
“We are excited to share that East Potomac Tennis Center will soon be undergoing significant improvements to expand our offerings for all racquet sports enthusiasts. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Around a half dozen times this evening, most recently around 1 AM, I’ve heard a prerecorded loudspeaker warning mentioning something about a parking lot “For your safety the parking lot is being video recorded” and “you’re being video recorded.” (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending Friday from: “Connecticut and Jefferson in Dupont Circle.”
Ed. Note: In August a reader reported mopeds being impounded on 14th Street in Logan Circle.