This rental is located at 2606 Myrtle Avenue NE near South Dakota Avenue. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
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From the National Zoo:
“After ~25,000 votes cast, our baby western lowland gorilla has a name Zahra! Thanks to everyone who helped us name our “beautiful flower.” She’s an adorable ambassador for her critically endangered species! (more…)
1831 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Oswald for sharing:
“Today’s second photo discovers that a new tenant will fill the space at 1831 14th St. most recently occupied by the Immortal Beloved salon. It’s a home furnishings concept (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Where can one source key limes? I have waited patiently for the official season to start but can’t find them anywhere, including the venerable Whole Foods. Perhaps some intrepid followers know? Aside from delicious key lime pie, they also make a very good Margarita!”
836 F Street, NW photos courtesy Nando’s
From Nando’s:
“On June 12th, 2023, Nando’s Flies the Coop to 836 F Street, NW
New Restaurant, Featuring Contemporary South African Design, Replaces Original Nando’s in Chinatown
Nando’s PERi-PERi, the beloved South African restaurant brand recognized around the world for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, opens its new-and-improved flagship location today on F Street in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington. The new Nando’s is at 836 F Street, NW, just a block from the Capital One Arena, in the space once occupied by the Spy Museum.
Nando’s has closed its nearby restaurant on 7th Street in Chinatown, making way for a handsome new location with bespoke South African design. (more…)
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Thanks to Dan for sending the great update:
“The bear is being hauled away. Neighbors were saying “bye, Franklin!” (more…)
Not that these things work anyway, but what in the hell are they supposed to be protecting? The sewer? The curb? The sidewalk?!? Skinniest bike lane of all time?
Update from a reader: “The flex posts are called daylighting an intersection. It makes it easier for drivers to see pedestrians crossing the sidewalk when cars aren’t parked close to it. These concrete or flex post bulb outs are all over the city! Once you start looking for them, you’ll see them everywhere.” (more…)
Thanks to Hannah for sending around 9:15am:
“Car crash in Tenleytown, in front of Communikids, has traffic swerving around on Wisconsin Ave.”
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UPDATE: “Air Quality Continues to Improve in DC, Air Quality Index Now Downgraded to Code Yellow
This morning, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) announced that the air quality in Washington, DC continues to improve, and the Air Quality Index has now been downgraded to a “Code Yellow.” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
Given the code red air quality let’s take the opportunity talk indoor fun. Besides your favorite museums, where are some other of your favorite indoor places to spend time in? Union Market? The remaining movie theaters? The Botanic gardens? Nanny O’Briens?