BLM Street Mural removed early 2025
“Dear PoPville,
Please No: Bill Introduced to Rename BLM Plaza to Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza”
Yesterday Rep. Nancy Mace shared the incendiary post on X:
“INTRODUCING: The Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza Act to rename the designated “Black Lives Matter Plaza” in Washington DC. (more…)
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced the victories she secured in the Senate’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 District of Columbia Appropriations bill, which was released yesterday. In addition to other victories for D.C., the bill would secure $40 million for the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) and increase the DCTAG annual and lifetime awards. Notably, the bill does not contain 18 of the anti-home rule riders included in the House version of the bill.
Norton secured the following victories: (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the below statement following today’s ruling from U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb that the federal government’s deployment of National Guard troops to the District is illegal. Judge Cobb granted the Office of the Attorney General’s request for a preliminary injunction, but stayed the order for 21 days to allow the defendants an opportunity to appeal. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a senior member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, introduced a bill to establish a grant program for the design and construction of barriers to mitigate rail activity that may harm homes and their occupants, including derailments, noise and vibrations. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This truck was driving around Northwest DC last week. We saw it on Connecticut Avenue making a left onto Nebraska. The license plate is from South Carolina.”
Another reader sends from a WMATA wrapped bus: (more…)
3rd and D Street, NW
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after learning that the National Park Service (NPS) returned the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike to its place near Judiciary Square over the weekend. It had been in storage for five years after being pulled down by protesters in 2020.
“Over the weekend, the Trump Administration followed through on its decision to restore and reinstall the Albert Pike statue to its place near Judiciary Square. (more…)
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From Moby Dick House of Kabob:
“Moby Dick House of Kabob, the beloved Iranian kabob restaurant serving the DC area for more than 30 years, announced today the launch of Sandwiches for the Shutdown, a give-back initiative to support federal employees affected by the government shutdown.
Beginning Monday October 27, 2025, all Moby Dick locations will offer free lunch sandwiches to federal employees who present a valid federal ID, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (more…)
photo by Caroline Angelo
From a media advisory:
“Free Lunch Service at Canal Park in Navy Yard – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
As the federal government shutdown continues to impact families across the Washington region, World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, will serve free, freshly prepared meals to furloughed federal workers and their families.
The community lunch will take place Monday, October 27th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Canal Park in Navy Yard, (more…)
Last month we learned that At Large Councilmember Robert White would also be running for the seat.
From a press release:
“Today, Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto announced her campaign for the District of Columbia’s congressional district. Councilmember Pinto announced her campaign in a video to supporters earlier today.
Brooke Pinto currently serves as the Ward 2 Councilmember and Chairwoman of the DC Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety. Brooke’s entire career has been focused on serving District residents, building consensus across coalitions and across the city, and delivering solutions and results to DC’s most pressing challenges.
In her years serving on the Council, (more…)
Passato Pizza & Grill at 2455 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Jackie for sending:
“Passato Pizza & Grill in Adams Morgan is giving out a free medium pizzas to federal employees.
The owners were so kind and asked me how I was doing and where I worked. I really appreciated the support. The pizza is definitely big enough for 2 people!”
Passato writes: (more…)