Readers report: “Not sure what’s up here. At 8:15 am, Park Police arrested a man from a plumbing truck. (more…)
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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“Dear PoPville,
This morning, at 6:15AM, a cop car with sirens followed by 3-4 large military vehicles were heading north on 8th St SE and one of the military vehicles loudly t-boned a vehicle heading southwest on North Carolina Avenue SE. From my viewpoint, this was clearly not an intentional stopping/crashing of a vehicle.
Following the crash, a group of national guard hopped off to go see what had happened.
I’m curious if the person in the car is okay…”
Another reader writes: “Driver was conscious but they were using jaws of life to open her door. (more…)
Thanks to Eric for sending: “Reservoir Road near Glover-Archbold Trail. This young fella made it across the street safely despite jaywalking and not looking both ways. Good reminder to take it slow on the roads regardless of the time of day!”
And the jaywalking photo: (more…)
247 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to E. for passing on the latest from Meats and Foods: (more…)
photo by LaTur
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photo courtesy National Gallery of Art
Good news from the National Gallery of Art:
“The National Gallery of Art’s popular National Gallery Nights after-hours program returns to the East Building in fall 2025 with three vibrant evenings of art, music, and creative exploration. Join us on the second Thursday of September, October, and November from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a new season of free, themed events.
This season’s programs Back to School, Strike a Pose, and Art Under the Stars invite visitors to explore the National Gallery through the lens of self-expression, learning, and community. Enjoy after-hours access to exhibitions, hands-on activities, pop-up performances, and unexpected surprises throughout the night.
As with all National Gallery programs, (more…)
Thanks to Tom for sending from “the iconic butter cow at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.”
If you get a photo with any of your shirt/merch on your travels – please send a photo with where you went to my email at [email protected] thanks!
Photo by Clif Burns
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
If you’re the lifeguard (maybe named John?) at Station House, I’m brunette with bangs and live (more…)
Thanks to Bryce for sharing the latest from the 15th Street Bike Lane debacle:
“Not ideal, but better than before. Now a large bump.”
But how long will it last?
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Thanks to City Administrator Kevin Donahue for sharing with us:
“If you traverse the New York Avenue bridge over the railroad tracks, you’ll see a big difference! (more…)