via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported around 11am Thursday:
“Box Alarm: 1700 Block of Tobias Drive SE
Commercial vehicle fire – fully engulfed. All fire extinguished (more…)
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Thanks to M. for sending the latest yesterday from the reflecting pool: (more…)
Thanks to jburka for also sharing with us on Sunday:
“Wondering why constitution ave is closed and there seems to be a giant wooden platform being built across it.” (more…)
photo by Phil Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing how things are looking at the reflecting pool with us yesterday (Sunday):
“The Reflecting Pool now looks like it’s being coated with roofing tar.”
And as for the UFC stage being built at the White House: (more…)
photo by Phil Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing:
“The UFC octagon and ballroom construction site at the White House, from the top of the Washington Monument this morning. Bleh.”
CNN reports: “Troops must meet weight standard to get free tickets to the White House UFC fight” (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending the latest from the reflecting pool: (more…)
14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
ICYMI: Caesar Rodney, “a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver”, Statue Now Up in Freedom Plaza
Thanks to Emily for the heads up: “More statues at Freedom Plaza.” I had to see this with my own eyes and sure enough: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
And that plywood? The backing for painted faux-marble facades to line a Mall already lined with marble buildings!” (more…)
I was trying to hold out until June 1st but I can’t resist this masterpiece sent in by Joe. Simply beautiful. (more…)