
Thanks to Peter for sending:
“I spotted this spotted lantern fly trap at the US Botanic Garden. I am happy to see Uncle Sam is on the case.”
I was ready to throw in the towel but perhaps all hope is not lost!

Thanks to Peter for sending:
“I spotted this spotted lantern fly trap at the US Botanic Garden. I am happy to see Uncle Sam is on the case.”
I was ready to throw in the towel but perhaps all hope is not lost!

“Dear PoPville,
Sign of the times?
Photo from a federal building in downtown DC. It’s a trash-hauler full of desk phones…”

“Dear PoPville,
Did I spot pieces of the demolished East Wing today trucked away unceremoniously to be dumped somewhere?
Pic taken yesterday (Tuesday) about 3 pm, October 28th”

833 Kennedy Street, NW
Quite a conversion if this goes through…
A liquor license application for Routes and Roots says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 35 and a Total Occupancy Load of 80.”
STAY TUNED.

1610 20th Street, NW just off Connecticut Ave
Thanks to Rudi for sending: “Step Childe Harold closed (temporarily?) due to new owner: (more…)

2024 P Street, NW
Anyone remember Beer and Welding Sandwich Shop? Another nice option has launched inside Oasis Market!
“Johnnys Gourmet Deli and Subs
deli and sub shop
monday- sunday 8am-3pm
2024 P St NW Washington DC”
Their goods looks good: (more…)

Streetcar will join its brother in arms early next year.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces that DC Streetcar service will end on March 31, 2026. Following this date, the DC Streetcar will no longer operate. Riders are encouraged to plan and explore alternate travel options, including WMATA’s D20 bus. (more…)

701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW photo by Josh
From an email:
“As the federal government shutdown continues to impact families across the Washington region, World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, will serve free, freshly prepared meals to federal workers and their families.
The community lunches will take place Wednesday, October 29th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (more…)

3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Sadly the Zoo remains all locked up during the Shutdown. But here’s a peek inside the Jersey Mike’s: (more…)

photo by angela n.
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