625 H Street, NE
Thanks to Ron for sending: “There’s some construction going on at the old Farmbird location on H St NE next to Starbucks across from Whole Foods. Maybe a new restaurant coming soon?” (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
14th and V Street, NW
Thanks to Brian for the heads up. Busboys and Poets website says:
“Closed for Renovations (more…)
Thanks to Amber for sending this great shot from Petworth.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
3040 M Street, NW
Now set for October 30th but at least proper signage has gone up: (more…)
913 U Street, NW
Sad news from The Dirty Goose
“After 8 years, The Dirty Goose’s flight on U St will come to an end on Sunday, September 8th.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
As a member of VIDA U St, I recently became aware of the installation of cameras in the men’s locker room. Initially, I assumed these were merely “dummy” cameras; however, I came across a post from the Logan location (below) indicating that the cameras will be actively monitored by trained professionals.
This raises significant concerns for me, particularly regarding privacy laws from what I assume DC would have on the books. It seems highly questionable to have surveillance in such a personal space, and I worry about the mishaps that are surely to happen as a result.”
Thanks to all who sent this, uh, interesting, development from VIDA Fitness:
“LC Locker Room Cameras: some of you have noticed the presence of new cameras in the locker and sink area of the men’s locker room. Though they are not fully installed, it is our plan to increase visibility in those areas for safety and security purposes. Let me be clear that monitoring of these specific areas will be discrete and only accessible by trained monitoring technicians. (more…)
From Council Chair Phil Mendelson:
“The federal charges against Councilmember Trayon White are deeply disturbing. Notwithstanding the principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty, the allegations, together with the government’s affidavit, are a gut punch to the public trust in the Council.
Unfortunately, the judicial process can be slower than the public’s right to accountable government. Accordingly, I will be following the Council’s Rules and establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to assess the situation…
Read my full statement here:” (more…)
Thanks to Edward Russell for sharing with us: (more…)
photo by LaTur
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From the Kennedy Center:
“Our FREE summer tradition is back with family activities + opera on the big screen! (more…)