517 Morse Street, NE
Of course we can, and should celebrate Litteri’s everyday!
We’ve celebrated lots of anniversaries around town over the years but I think this is our first centenary recognition!?! (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her bill to rename Rock Creek Park as “Rock Creek National Park,” which would acknowledge the importance of the park for the nation, visitors, tourists, and its central place for District of Columbia residents. Norton said this name would highlight Rock Creek Park as one of the nation’s great historic parks, along with national parks such as Yosemite and Sequoia National Park. Rock Creek is the nation’s oldest federally managed urban park and the third oldest federal park in the country.
“Rock Creek Park is one of our nation’s great public treasures. Established by Congress in 1890, (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From DC Water:
“Dry Conditions, above-average temperatures, and below-normal water levels in the Potomac River have prompted a Drought Watch by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Drought Coordination Committee. A drought watch is triggered when the entire DC region experiences moderate drought, with current conditions some of the most significant the region has experienced in more than 20 years and underscoring the need for Wise Water use and conservation.
DC Water is monitoring conditions in coordination with COG, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington Aqueduct which supplies the District’s drinking water, and other regional water utilities. While DC Water continues to provide safe and reliable drinking water service to customers across the District, prolonged dry weather puts added strain on regional water supplies. That’s why it’s important for everyone to begin taking measures to conserve water. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I am next door to a townhouse being renovated (at 1700 block of 16th Street, NW). Until yesterday the view out of my windows has been the roofs of the townhouses on my block as they are all shorter than my apartment building, but I came home yesterday and they are building a unit right outside of my window, adding height on in the rear of the townhouse. (more…)
From a press release:
“When did the happy hour cocktail casually become $12. Then $14. Then $16. Gone are the days of the $5 cocktail and an affordable night out on the town. In this economy? Please. These days, it seems happy hours have lost their charm and going out comes at the casual cost of a mortgage – and Goodbar has decided they’re doing something about it by launching a Micro Happy Hour series across their restaurants. Short windows. Insane prices. Great food & drink. Even better vibes. Blink and you’ll miss it.
Goodbar Group has watched this city change over two decades, watched their neighborhoods shift, and watched the people who make D.C. what it is get priced out of what used to make it fun. And they’re done watching. “We’ve been through a lot together – the city, our regulars, our staff. There are ebbs and flows. Right now people are stretched thin and we have the ability to do something real about it, even if it’s just for a couple hours a day. So we are. Come in. Let us take care of you for a minute.” — Jackie, Co-owner.
Here’s what to expect at participating restaurants: (more…)
101 V Street, SW
Thanks to a ymc for sending: “The window cling just came down on the future Cafe Unido in Buzzard Point. I think it looks alright. The receptionist in the building next door said it’s supposed to open June 27 🤞.”
Have a peek: (more…)
Thanks to LM for sending: “Fountains in Lafayette Park are also back!” (more…)
Thanks to John for sending: “Sheridan Circle is my favorite circle statue. Never seen the fountains operational.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Chinatown metro cat update – turned one year old (last Friday) and now 15lbs from the 2.5lb twelve week old that climbed down the gate from the rafters.”
Awesome. Happy Birthday Frank!
Thanks to Rachel for sending on behalf of 8 year old who Simon spotted it from the “Mall outside the National Gallery of Art West Building.”
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