Thanks to Leslie for sending:
“I saw this guy absolutely shredding his breakfast on the edge of the WWI Memorial.”
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7050 Carroll Avenue
From Main Street Takoma:
“Red Hound Pizza in Takoma Park celebrates its one-year anniversary this week! Since opening in July 2024, the pizzeria has earned a loyal following for its naturally leavened pizzas made with locally grown and milled wheat, topped with fresh produce and dairy from Mid-Atlantic farms. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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Update to the Update: “all customers have been restored.”
From Pepco:
“Pepco crews are responding to an issue at our substation on 22nd Street NW in Washington, D.C. To prevent further equipment damage, about 1,800 customers in the Dupont Circle and West End areas were impacted. Pepco crews continue to make progress and have restored approximately 1,600 customers and working safely and as quickly as possible to restore the remaining impacted customers.
The Pepco underground system is a series of feeder cables that connect each substation to provide energy service to our customers. In this case, equipment issues are affecting the path between Takoma Substation and the 22nd Street Substation. (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending this dope Citroen.
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Thanks to Andrea for sending this great haul:
“Kalorama community gardener here- today’s been super fun with sun gold tomatoes, patty pan squash, cucamelons and some mini cucumbers!”
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“A rendering of the airfield shows new infrastructure to support passenger growth at Dulles International.”
From the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority:
“The updated plan envisions development priorities and facility upgrades to optimize the airport’s potential for efficiency, flexibility, resiliency and sustainability, while creating opportunities to increase revenue from non-aeronautical sources. Its time horizon extends beyond the term of the current airline use and premises lease agreement, which governs airlines’ business relationships with the airport through 2039. The plan provides a comprehensive vision for future airport facilities, including: (more…)
It’s been a minute since we’ve had a Larry spotting (Turkey Vulture), thanks to JP for sending from Eckington.
And just strolling down the sidewalk: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just got on an accordion bus and noticed it had those two seats that face each other where the accordion is removed. Seems like an improvement to me!”
I imagine those seats would get pretty bumpy!
4306 Georgia Ave, NW previously home to Safari DC
Thanks to Emma for sending:
“Lalibela has moved from Logan Circle to Petworth! (The waitress confirmed it’s the same business.) Prices are very reasonable and the food is good, I got the meat & veggie sampler and it was $18 and more food than I could finish. (more…)