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“It is finally time to say goodbye to Dave Thomas Circle.”

Published July 19, 2023 at 10:05AM | Updated July 19, 2023 at 5:03PM

the notorious Dave Thomas Circle, the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is alerting all motorists and stakeholders to expect a temporary lane closure on Florida Avenue NE from 1st Street NE to New York Avenue NE. This lane closure will be in place on July 19, 2023, during the hours of 9 AM to 3:30 PM.

This lane closure is necessary for activity related to the Florida Avenue & New York Avenue Intersection Project. (more…)

Flyovers Coming Later Today 11:10AM and 8:30PM

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 19, 2023 at 9:35AM

photo by jwhokie

From AlertDC:

“The Naval Air Force Atlantic will conduct a flyover of the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at approximately 11:10 AM.”

and (more…)

#PSA

Shooting in Columbia Heights last night

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 19, 2023 at 9:05AM

via google maps

From MPD (sent 12:27am last night):

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1400 Block of Fairmont Street NW. No lookout.”

Updates if/when any more info is released or learned.

Downtown Coffee Alert: Roasting Plant Coming!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 19, 2023 at 8:35AM

1901 L Street, NW back in 2011 RIP Asian Grill (and Sweetgreen.) Building has since been completely renovated.

Thanks to J. for sending word about Roasting Plant coming to 19th and L Street, NW. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 19, 2023 at 6:45AM

photo by Ron Cohn

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“Brasserie Beck celebrates Belgium National Day with waffles, beer and Mussel Eating competition – July 21-23”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 18, 2023 at 4:05PM | Updated July 19, 2023 at 8:59AM

From an email:

“An array of Belgian fare and brews will highlight Brasserie Beck’s Belgian National Day, Friday July 21. Commemorated by Belgian’s worldwide, the holiday marks the establishment of an independent Belgium. (more…)

#Belgian

Sweet City Ride

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 18, 2023 at 3:45PM

Thanks to Christian for sending: “Incredible Shelby-edition Dodge Rampage. Check out the signature on the front bumper!”

Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you!

Missed Connection – Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 18, 2023 at 3:15PM

photo by LaTur

Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Almost every night I walk by a Navy Yard apartment and catch a glimpse of this guy. (more…)

#missed connections

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 18, 2023 at 3:00PM

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Chai lives at Logan Circle and refuses to share her box with Latte.”

Amazon Discarded Delivery Container Madness Resumes

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 18, 2023 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

The first bag appeared by our house on Saturday. Today my wife walked to work and, well, what’s going on? The work of one or the work of many??” (more…)