Last week WJLA released a poll saying that Fenty was at a 51% disapproval rating. I’m not sure how much stock to put into these polls but when I unscientifically chat with neighbors and friends, most seem to echo this poll. So I also noticed a bunch of these Draft Kwame Brown For Mayor signs this weekend. So couple of questions – Is Fenty doing a good job? If you think not, is there a good alternative?
“Dear PoP,
I wanted to let you know about some new artwork in the display cases outside the Convention Center at Mt. Vernon Square. The cases are under the Convention Center bridge, which I pass everyday walking from the metro to work. They’ve been empty forever, it’s great to seem them put to use, and there are some really interesting pieces. I especially like the DC street map done in yarn and pins. If you’re down that way you should check it out.”
More photos after the jump. (more…)
I actually saw the owner of this outside his house in Shaw and was able to ask a few questions. It was actually a wedding present from a designer friend up in Cape Cod. The tree is from the tidal basin with full cherry blossom bloom. Very cool wedding gift.
I had a lot of unusual finds in Bloomingdale this weekend. This banister really jumped out at me. I think the brass looks pretty cool.
There’s a lot going on here but I particularly liked the metal design at the bottom. I’ve also never seen one like this before.
I know painted brick rowhouses can be a bit contentious but I found a few this weekend that came out pretty good.
There is a sign for a new pizza spot to come to 1745 Connecticut Ave, NW. However, there was a stop work order on the front window? Anyone ever hear of this pizza spot before? Is it a chain? They are claiming New York style pizza which could fill a gap in the city’s pizza options.
“Dear PoP,
I’m the brother of Amanda Mahnke, who was jogging on Connecticut at Florida on September 3 when she was hit by a Metrobus. She is recovering from serious injuries. I’m very grateful to the people who came to my sister’s aid that morning, and I would like to talk to anyone who was there. If you could post something encouraging people who were there, or who know someone who was there, to e-mail me (rm2159570 at gmail dot com), I would be appreciative. Since WTOP created some confusion on the point, I’d also like to mention there is no basis for the notion that Amanda was wearing earbuds that morning. Not that it should make a difference — joggers who are wearing earbuds should be safe from buses, too.”
If anyone saw something please email Robert at rm215570 (at) Gmail (dot) com. For those that missed the Post article – the driver of the metro bus has been fired.
Photo by PoPville flickr user cacophony76
“Dear PoP,
Any ideas on why a train can sometimes be heard near Adams Morgam/Woodley? Where is this train??”
I asked a similar question back in May ’07. At that time I inquired about hearing a train from my home in Petworth. I was told that I was “hearing trains on the track that runs along the Red Line metro track parallel to North Capitol and then along Blair to Silver Spring.”
Anyone know what train you can hear from Adams Morgan/Woodley Park? Is it the same one?
It’s been fun watching the progress of this building at 9th and Q Streets, NW. There is a sign that says the condos sales are coming soon. I’ll be sure to list the prices when they and photos inside become available. Here’s what it looked like in Dec. ’08 and here’s what it looked like in March ’09. Come out pretty good, yeah?