Thanks to Eric for sending this 1928 Austin 7 awesomeness: (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
13th and G Street, NW
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“Dear PoPville,
You had short blonde hair and a silky dark blue skirt. Your smile and eyes lit up my morning and I couldn’t get you out of my mind all day. You mentioned (more…)
Thanks to Chris for sending:
“After months of staging, it looks like they are starting to take the [spires] up. I ride by once a week and it was cool to spot a sculptor actually working on a piece.” (more…)
“The center turf area at Stanton Park will be closed for restoration of the General Nathanael Greene statue through mid‑June. Thank you for your patience as we work to preserve this historic landmark.”
Thanks to Luqman for sending the action at Stanton Park (“located at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Northeast, Washington, D.C. It is bounded by 4th Street to the west and 6th Street to the east.”):
“I wanted to share this with you as I saw during my walk at Stanton Park in NE near Union Station.”
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photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday, while waiting for a court at Banneker, I overheard a group shaming pickleball players. They were making comments like, “Why are we even allowing them?” and “They should leave room for serious sport players.”
Beyond the “high school bully” tone, (more…)
Thanks to Larry for sending from Adams Morgan.
“DO NOT THROW TRASH OVER THE FENCE
VIOLATORS WILL BE FINE
$150.00”
NOT FINE!! Not fine at all. How many times was trash thrown over the fence before posting this sign…?
photo by flipsh0t
All the info on the Catahoula action in Navy Yard:
“Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails will officially celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, May 14, bringing the spirit, flavor, and energy of Louisiana to DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood. Located at 79 Potomac Ave SE, Catahoula offers guests three distinct ways to experience the concept through its main dining room French Brasserie, Wine Terrace, and Boil Garden. (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending: “A miniature pig named Synergy at Union Station.” (more…)
Thanks to Analya for sending: “this puzzle exchange library popped up on Parkwood Place between Holmead and 14th st NW.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I work on Connecticut Ave near Farragut North and there have been literally endless, back to back motorcades. Any idea what’s going on? Seems to be motorcycle-heavy with big busses, like an athletic team might travel on.”
This week is Police Week. Tonight is the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil:
“Each year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. The NLEOMF’s 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil will take place Wednesday, May 13th on the National Mall in Washington, DC. to memorialize those who sacrificed all for their communities.”
You can see the full schedule here.
Last year a reader wrote in:
“The motorcades carry the families of police officers who have died in the line of duty. Part of police week includes visiting the National Law Enforcement Officer’s memorial, where family members go to see their officer’s names newly engraved.
In addition, (more…)