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“Gus from Park View.”
815 V Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I bought two tickets for a show at the Atlantis for the end of October and can no longer attend. When I try to sell the tickets, I get a message that “resale for this event has not yet been turned on by the Event Organizer.” (more…)
This rental is located at 13th and U Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
Oh God, it’s really happening – brutal post from the National Zoo this morning:
“Get ready to PAW-TAY! We’re throwing PandaPalooza: A Giant Farewell to cele-bear-ate our giant pandas, sponsored in part by The Boeing Company. Visit the Zoo between Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 1 for daily events, family-friendly activities and tasty treats provided by the Embassy of People’s Republic of China. #PandaPalooza, brought to you by entertainment partner, Events DC, is the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji as they depart for China. (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending from Downtown yesterday:
“Yes, these are goats on leashes wearing diapers. No, I do not have an explanation. But they were very, very cute.”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
3701 Newark Street, NW
Yesterday we learned that the Matchbox in Cathedral Commons had closed. Props the Yellow Liner who guessed correctly: “My guess would be Makers Union, since that’s been expanding locally, including a location that was going to be a Matchbox at the Wharf. I could see a gastropub doing pretty well in that location, though I would much prefer something that’s less corporate, less chain-like, and more committed to quality.”
Makers Union coming soon sign now up: (more…)
Magnificent. Thanks to NK for sending. And without further ado: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live near the Engine 8 fire station in Hill East and while I admit it’s a little less awful than your recurring series, it’s still not great!
They’ve been replacing the roof at the fire station for the past couple weeks and this has resulted in lots of noise every morning because they start bright and early (including on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend). Today they’ve gone to the next level — they started work at 5:30 in the morning, (more…)
