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I was saddened to see that they’re power-washing the mural off the walls around Harriet Tubman Elementary today. Hopefully it’ll be replaced with new student artwork?” (more…)
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Thanks to AG for sending “From the Taft Bridge this morning.”
A GoFundMe has also been launched:
“Hello,
We are raising funds to cover the funeral expenses of our beloved Nolberto Armando Sanabria Meza, who passed away in Washington, DC.
At this moment, his body is being held at the Office of the Medical Examiner in Washington, DC. (more…)
“Tonight, 8 aircraft will fly in formation above the National Mall as part of the opening of the Great American State Fair.
The formation features (more…)
Thanks to Christopher for sending: “a pair of Pileated Woodpecker chicks right off Connecticut Ave overpass of the Klingle trail, the tree is 20 yards from the bridge with the nest and you can hear them calling their parents.”
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.
101 V Street, SW
From a press release:
“Panamanian coffee house Unido is expanding its presence in Washington, D.C. this June with the opening of its third location at The Stacks in Buzzard Point. A grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, June 27th from 8am-12pm, where the first 50 guests will be treated to a free espresso-based coffee drink of their choice.
Grand Opening Celebration
When: Saturday, June 27th | 8am-12pm
At the Grand Opening Celebration, the first 50 guests in line will receive a free espresso-based coffee drink, and the next 100 guests will receive a ticket to win Unido merch and other prizes. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is expected to take place at 10am. A DJ will keep the celebration buzzing with upbeat music throughout the coffee shop’s morning festivities. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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The funniest comment I saw about the Ferris Wheel going up on the Mall said something along the lines of:
“Do not, and I can not emphasize this enough, under any circumstances take a ride on this Ferris Wheel.”
I mean what could possibly… hahaha, chef’s kiss.
I thought the photo above that a reader sent me yesterday captured the mood pretty perfectly.
From Alert DC:
“From Thursday, June 25, 2026 through Friday, July 10, 2026, the Great American State Fair will be occurring in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.”
From MPD: (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending this absolute stunner.
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photo by Erin
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“Dear PoPville,
Me: brunette woman in dark olive green top and sunglasses. You: brunette man, coincidentally also in dark olive green top. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
So my block 14TH Street NE between Constitution Avenue and C Street has been without water since 9:30 am (and will be until 5:30 p.m.) but DC Water forgot to actually notify us, so no one was prepared. Other nearby streets were notified but not our block. A DC Water guy told me at 10:45 am that it was a “mistake” for our block to get shut off and that it would return quickly, but it never returned.
Plot twist: (more…)