Photo by Josh Bassett
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“Dear PoPville,
Hoping to connect with a fellow moviegoer at E Street Cinema on Saturday, 7/27. We saw the amazing movie Thelma around 12:30 pm.
You: (more…)
“Bernie trying to meet the neighbor cats!”
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“Dear PoPville,
This weekend I called 911 for someone passed out in front of my boyfriend’s apartment building in DC. They were breathing but more slowly and had blood on their face. The 911 operator, when learning that the person was not responsive to my voice, told me that I should start CPR. Now, I’m a former EMT – I know this person didn’t need CPR, they were clearly breathing. I told the operator on the line that CPR wouldn’t be necessary and I also am not comfortable performing it without having gloves given the blood on the person. In response, the operator said, “just to let you know, this is a recorded line, so are you declining to perform CPR?” (more…)
Thanks to Nate and Claire for sending from LeDroit Park around 5:30pm yesterday: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
(Last week) my kids (9, 5, 2) planned a lil picnic on Kingman Island. We went for a stroll on the nature trail and my two older kids got a couple feet ahead of me – then I heard my 5yo screaming in terror. (more…)
1827 Adams Mill Road, NW, prior to Foxtrot this space was home to a Philz coffee, which closed back in January 2023. Prior to Philz this space was a gas station and I used to buy Parliament lights, (yes I grew up on Strong Island), there on my way to Angles (RIP) but enough about me.
“Compass Coffee is moving into space formerly occupied by Foxtrot in Adams Morgan. Guy loading in with Compass van said they’re opening Friday.”
Thanks to all who messaged us the sweet scuttlebutt:
“Signs that Compass Coffee is taking over the old Foxtrot space at 1827 Adams Mill Rd NW! (more…)
photo by jwhokie
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at 11:21 AM.”
Thanks to E. for sending this crew from Takoma Park.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
photo courtesy F1 Arcade
From a press release:
“Buckle up, D.C. F1® Arcade is thrilled to announce the grand opening date of its highly anticipated second U.S. venue, located within the city’s vibrant Union Market District (440 Penn Street NE). On Sunday, October 13 the groundbreaking destination will open its doors––featuring 83 state-of-the-art Formula 1 racing simulators, a best-in-class food and beverage menu, private event spaces and more. The venue promises to be the ultimate spot for motorsport aficionados, late night revelers, bar enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. (more…)
