“Who DID THIS?!” via @SenLouiseLucas
From Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Mendelson released the following statement after news reports that the Virginia legislature may not fund Governor Youngkin’s proposed arena at Potomac Yard.
“The Arena and Monumental Sports have been partners with the District for almost 30 years, and a great asset to downtown,” Mendelson said. “As a deal in Virginia remains uncertain, the Council continues to be ready to welcome Monumental Sports’ change of mind. Read More
photo by CTB in DC
Given the recent RFK news it’s time to revisit our favorite subject – will the Washington Football Team now known as the Commanders, under new ownership, thank the Gods, return to DC? Or you think National Harbor? Or stay in Landover? Or maybe they head to Alexandria…
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been wondering what is going on with the DC E-Bike program that was passed last year. There was a lot of fanfare and then crickets. I signed-up for updates and have heard nothing at all.”
I think I heard it was supposed to launch in March or April. When it does will that push anyone towards purchasing an ebike? For those who have one already, do you recommend them?
photo by Jess J
“Dear PoPville,
I, like many of my DC friends, came from the South. The decision to leave was a conscious one, but there are things I miss about it… like line dancing. Or just country music in general. My question is, are there any good country/western dance bars in the DMV? Read More
Was going through the archives and passed this masterpiece. And as a lover of pizza and music, well, it got me thinking: WHAT IS the best music to eat pizza by?
I can’t decide between: Read More
I recently noticed (a few weeks ago) private security patrolling some stations including Union Station and wondering if others have noticed them too? If so what, stations have you seen them at? Do you feel more comfortable with them around?
Yesterday Washingtonian reported: “Mi Vida, Succotash Among DC Restaurants Sued for Allegedly Deceptive Menu Fees
In response, Knead Hospitality immediately dropped the 3.5 percent “Initiative 82 fee” at its restaurants.”
Apropos of the above, are you still seeing fees like this around town?
photo by Ron Cohn
Yesterday’s Theodore Roosevelt Island discussion got me thinking about other “off the beaten path” monuments and/or memorials. Besides Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park where are your other favorite lesser known memorials around town? Within the beltway?
photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
My husbands family is visiting in a few weeks and we’re looking for ideas for activities and restaurants. In total, we’ll have 8 adults and 1 1.5 yr old. Any recommendations?”
Some early recs: Read More
1831 Columbia Road, NW
For an unprecedented sixth year in a row, mine was the Bronx pastrami with mustard at So’s Your Mom in Adams Morgan. So good.
What are some of the great things you ate this year?