Thanks to Joe for sending: “Any idea what this is in the bike lane on Florida Ave NW near the new Whole Foods? It’s on both sides of the street in the bike lanes on Florida Ave NW between the Rhapsody and the Floridian, one block south of the new Whole Foods.”
Update: “It’s a bus island. Allows the bus to stop in the lane instead of pulling to the curb and reduces mixing of buses and bikes.”
photo by Vina Sananikone
From The Square (1850 K Street, NW):
“What: Brunch at The Square! Beginning Saturday, 10/28 and every Saturday to follow, The Square will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, guests can find special brunch items from Jamón Jamón, Brasa, Taqueria Xochi, Cashion’s Rendezvous, Yaocho, and Atrium Bar.
When: Every Saturday, beginning at 11:00 am.
Menu Highlights: (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending: “… from MacIntyre’s in Woodley Park”
8th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share this sign on the door of Mason and Greens on 8th St SE. Sad because I loved the place, (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending this beautiful specimen from Kennedy Street, NW.
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]
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
We’ve had a low flying helicopter circling Takoma DC for the last hour. Anyone have a good guess as to why? As far as I know we don’t have a manhunt situation here and I haven’t heard any additional sirens. But dear god, it IS annoying and disruptive.”
Update: “Searching for a young man carrying a long gun. Coolidge HS on lockdown and I just got a text notice that Capital City is also on lockdown. I’d assume all the many schools in the vicinity are.”
From MPD: “Alert: Sounds of Gunshots Investigation in the 6400 block of 5th Street NW. Schools in the area are on lockdown as a precautionary measure. No injuries have been reported.”
From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 6500 block of 5th St, NW, between Van Buren St, and Underwood St, is currently closed to traffic due to police activity. Please avoid the area.”
CM Lewis George wrote: “Initial reports indicate that the suspect fired shots in the air in a nearby alley and fled.”
“MPD reports the police activity has cleared and all associated lockdowns and road closures have been lifted.“
“Dear PoPville,
In another example of drivers driving dangerously, I got to experience this scene on Franklin this morning (Wednesday), right by Trinity College and Edgewood Recreation Center. This is right next to where, (more…)
“Proposed NPS plan that includes removal of 1,200 trees.” via Casey Trees
Thanks to J. for passing on from Casey Trees:
“Calling all Casey Trees Advocates – Save Trees in Rock Creek Park
Your Advocacy is Needed TODAY:
Tell the National Park Service (NPS) not to cut down 1,200 trees in Rock Creek Park by submitting comments on their plan to rehabilitate the Rock Creek Golf Course. Your comments are easily submitted through NPS’ online form.
Guidance on how to provide comments and a recommended template are provided further down in this article.
What is Happening: (more…)
711 Kennedy Street, NW via IG
Thanks to PT for passing on from Lost Sock Roasters:
“All good things must come to an end. Immensely grateful for the times we had with our community and neighbors at Brightwood pizza! Our last day of service at Brightwood will be Sunday, October 29th. (more…)
707 6th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Tonari Cafe To Open with Coffee, Pastries and Italian Onigiri
Daikaya Group’s Tonari expands with breakfast and lunch service, bringing dual coffee cultures and fantastical lunchtime mashups to Chinatown
Expanding on its mastery of Japanese-Italian cuisine, Tonari is set to open Tonari Cafe next month. The daytime counterpart features Italian-style coffee service, morning pastries, bodega-inspired egg sandwiches, various toasts—including a creme-brulee brioche toast—and croissant-baguette sandwiches. (more…)