From The White House last night:
“The White House is lit up blue and white tonight as a symbol of the United States’ enduring support and solidarity with the people of Israel in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks committed by Hamas.”
And locally, statements from Mayor Bowser and AG Schwalb: (more…)
Thanks to Shana for sending: “Check out those cup holders.” (more…)
Photo by Michael Horsley
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“Dear PoPville,
I was running late and entered the theater late with a brown bag, coconut water, all flustered. When I looked around for a seat, (more…)
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“Cleo of Logan Circle, confused why this treat isn’t for her!”
via google maps
Ed. Note: A reader reports, “2 of my neighbors had their windows broken by the gunfire. Thankfully no one in the building was hurt.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed a man in Northwest, D.C.
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, at approximately 1:25 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 5500 block of 7th Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. (more…)
This rental is located at 2000 F Street Northwest. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
photo by Annie Miller
“Dear PoPville,
My partner and I got engaged on Sunday (10/8) around 11am, near the trailhead to Rock Creek/Piney Branch off 17th St. Just wondering if any of the neighbors might have caught the proposal on a porch cam. We would love to see it, thanks!”
If anyone does you can email me at [email protected] and I’ll pass it on to OP.
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments on the environmental assessment (EA) for the demolition of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK Stadium). This EA looks at the impacts that would occur from the NPS authorizing the District of Columbia, through Events DC, to demolish RFK Stadium. The public is invited to review the EA and share comments from Oct. 10 to Nov. 9. (more…)
18th and Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to JM for sending: “I’m excited about it! I love the work that Jubilee Housing does.” WTOP reported:
“Truist Bank has donated the former SunTrust Bank branch and adjacent plaza at the corner of Columbia Road and 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan to nonprofit Jubilee Housing, clearing the way for development of affordable housing on the prominent site.”
The Washington Business Journal reported:
“The new owner says it will work with the community to determine next steps.”
STAY TUNED.
Thanks to Heather for sending from Navy Yard.
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