“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about the truly awful smell in Rock Creek these last couple weeks? My friends and I have noticed it near Pierce Mill and further south as well, closer to zoo property. It’s the talk of all the runners on Strava, it smells like several animals died.”
“More Details and Guarantees Needed for Housing Development, Community Benefits, Environmental Protection and More”
From a press release:
“33 groups are calling on the DC Council to amend the RFK stadium legislation when it votes on September 17, so that commitments to support the community – especially in housing, environment, community benefits and green space – are fully reflected and guaranteed in the final legislation. (more…)
520 8th Street, SE
Extreme Pizza opened here in the former Orchid/Senarts space back in February 2021.
The liquor license application for Awakening Bar and Grill , Inc. at the yet to be named coming restaurant says: (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin construction of the deckover at Dupont Circle on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, as part of the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover Project, weather permitting.
The new deckover will transform the space above the Connecticut Avenue underpass into a vibrant public plaza designed for strolling, relaxing, outdoor dining, working, and hosting community events. This project will enhance pedestrian connections, create new opportunities for public art and cultural programming, and add green space in one of DC’s most iconic neighborhoods. (more…)
517 H Street, NE previously home to Harvest
Thanks to Leah for sending the good news about Taku: “They officially opened Friday, 9/5 and are serving lunch + dinner!
202 506 5046
They do Carryout as well!”
Check out the menu: (more…)
2111 Decatur Place, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The Quaker Meeting House on Florida Ave NW rents out their space for events and meetings but hosting 9/11 ‘truthers’ on 9/11? And letting them put up giant signs, including the banner on the fence? (more…)
About those lantern flies…
Oof, the Taft bridge between Woodley Park and Dupont Circle over Rock Creek Park was absolutely filled with them. The photo doesn’t do justice. They packed along over post on the entire bridge. I mean keep squashing but may God have mercy on our souls.
Thanks to William for sending this super cool shot from a yard in Cleveland Park!
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Update from AlertDC 9:21am: “The District’s Office of Unified Communications reports this morning’s issue with 911 service is resolved. Please call 911 if you have an emergency.”
From AlertDC:
“The OUC is aware that some 911 calls in DC are not being connected to call takers or being dropped upon being answered. If you are unable to get through on 911 please dial 202-265-9100 to be connected to a 911 call taker.”
At 7:41am from the Office of Unified Communications: (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
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