photo by Victoria Pickering
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“Dear PoPville,
Saturday night (11/8) two friends of mine and I went to Le Dip around midnight. We sat at the bar and ordered fries and a bottle of champagne among the three of us.
We started talking to a group of men in tuxes who had been at an event at the Australian embassy. (more…)
Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 400 block Rhode Island Ave NE. All visible fire knocked down. Checking for hotspots. Fire originated rear porches & extended into interior 2 story mixed use building. No injuries reported. Displacements anticipated.”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Conditions encountered upon arrival at Working Fire 4th St & Rhode Island Ave NE. Dry, windy conditions led to rapid spread of fire thru rear porches and into 2nd floor”
Thanks to Melissa for sending the video: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Potomac Place Tower in SW DC hasn’t had elevators working on one side since Oct 10 due to a fire.
There’s no other means of getting upstairs but using the stairs. That’s 150 steps for people like me who live on the 7th floor. (more…)
From the Smithsonian:
“The Smithsonian will reopen the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Friday, Nov. 14. All other museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will reopen on a rolling basis by Monday, Nov. 17. (more…)
1853 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea how the best chicken place gets closed by the ABCA? (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 13 at approximately 1:05PM.”
You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.
photo by Ron Cohn
“Washington Commanders Select HKS as Lead Architect for the Team’s New World-Class Stadium”
From the Washington Commanders:
“Today, the Washington Commanders announced their selection of HKS, a global architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team’s new, state-of-the-art stadium. Anchored by the stadium and the franchise’s historic $2.7 billion private investment in Washington, D.C., 180-acres at the historic RFK site will be transformed into a vibrant, year-round destination for sports, entertainment, housing, parks and recreation, and neighborhood amenities. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Busboys & Poets now charges a flat $3 “Green Planet Fee” for all to-go and delivery orders to cover “tote bags, compostable containers, and biodegradable flatware.” That seems a little steep to me given that my nearest Busboys location usually omits the flatware (despite my specific request for it in my online order) and still packages items in regular ‘ole paper bags (not those reusable tote bags). (more…)
Thanks to G. and B. for sending:
“Trump Epstein statue is back up at 14th and V st NW in front of busboys and poets”
And thanks to Alex for sending the closeup: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Yet another car (driver) seems to have plowed through our Logan Circle park overnight! Any idea what happened?” (more…)