11th and Lamont Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wild story, short!! We were sitting on the Wonderland Ballroom patio and saw most of this unfold. The sedan hit a delivery driver on a moped. Two neighbors told us the delivery driver then jumped through the car window into the back seat, where he fought with and appeared to choke the driver. (more…)
World No. 10 Taylor Fritz and finalist via Mubadala DC Open
Exciting opportunity because of yesterday’s rain from the Mubadala DC Open:
“Sunday tickets will be honored; Additionally, the first 1,000 walk-in fans will receive upper bowl admission. VIP Lounge access will be open to all fans serving food and beverage. ‘Lot A’ Parking will be available to Sunday ‘Lot A’ pass holders. ‘Lot B’ will be unavailable. Rideshare encouraged” (more…)
photo by Victoria Chamberlin
From The Office of the (DC) Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Fort Myer Construction Corporation (Fort Myer), one of the region’s largest road paving and infrastructure construction companies, will pay $450,000 and make extensive upgrades to its equipment and business practices to resolve a lawsuit filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleging years of violations of DC’s water pollution laws at its Ward 5 storage and maintenance yard. Under a Consent Order filed with the Court today, Fort Myer must also submit progress reports to the District for three years and will face additional monetary penalties if it fails to comply with the terms of the agreement. (more…)
Thanks to Ari for sending:
“Adding to the coyote sightings. Across multiple evenings last week I spotted this coyote inside the grounds of the Old Soldier’s Home, at the property’s northwest corner. (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending from Brookland: “Found a Christmas tree on my morning walk.”
***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your SEPTEMBER tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!
photo by Adam Fagen
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2315 18th Street, NW
SIGNS. OF. THE. TIMES. Goodness.
Nothing stays the same. Not even at Dan’s Cafe…
Another photo plus a photo of their old sign from 2009: (more…)
1342 U Street, NW
From Kathmandu Tapas and Cocktails:
“Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails is bringing the flavors of the Himalayas to weekend brunch with the debut of a new brunch menu beginning Saturday, August 1. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the menu showcases Chef Shiva Nepal’s modern take on traditional Nepali cuisine alongside handcrafted cocktails inspired by the region.
Designed for sharing and discovery, the brunch menu blends authentic Himalayan flavors with familiar brunch favorites. Signature offerings include the Bottomless Himalayan Rice Table, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw the picture of a Mercury Marquis Colony Park Station Wagon. That Wagon is my husband’s car. It was his dad’s car before that. When his dad passed away, he left it to my husband John. Attached is a picture of John. (more…)
