“Have you ever wanted to know more about The Throne? Marveled at the many screens of Superhighway? Join experts from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and take a deeper dive into the museum’s permanent collection with our video series American Art Moments. (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
From an email:
“Washington National Cathedral will toll its funeral bell 800 times today at 5 p.m. ET, in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19. The tolling will take more than an hour. (more…)
From a press release:
“Safe streets advocates are gathering to celebrate the life of Allison “Allie” Hart, the 5-year-old girl who was tragically struck and killed while riding her bike in a crosswalk on September 13. A “chalk-in” will take place this Sunday, December 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the intersection of 14th St. NE and Irving Street, NE. Participants will fill the intersection with color, joy, and crystal clear messages about the dire need for safer streets for ALL here in DC. The event will be a family-friendly day of action/celebration. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From the National Cathedral:
“The funeral of former Sen. Bob Dole will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Friday, December 10 at 11 a.m. ET. Sen. Dole served for decades in Congress, both as a Senator and House member representing his home state of Kansas, after being severely wounded in combat in World War II. He was the Republican party’s Vice Presidential nominee in the 1976 election and Presidential nominee in the 1996 election. During his tenure, he also served for three years as Senate Majority Leader. Sen. Dole died on December 5, 2021; he was 98. The service will be attended by President Biden and other dignitaries. (more…)
530 Morse Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the story behind the old Subway shop at Union Market? Seems to have been only semi restored after the construction next door and now just sits there?”
Ed. Note: This was also formerly a Little Tavern.
“Dear PoPville,
It’s been a while since Melody Music on Connecticut Avenue closed, but there was a Melody Music shopping bag mixed in with the sidewalk leaves on Swan Street this morning, (more…)
F Street, NW between 7th and 9th “features more than 70 local craft goods and artisan makers.”
From a press release:
“The nationally acclaimed Downtown Holiday Market, presented by DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Diverse Markets Management, returns to the nation’s capital for its 17th year starting Friday, November 19 through Thursday, December 23. The spacious, open-air market will take place in the eclectic arts and entertainment corridor in Penn Quarter, filling up two entire blocks of F Street NW, from 7th to 9th Streets, NW–steps away from the buzzing Capital One Arena and Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. (more…)
I spotted this guy at Cleveland Park Fine Wines & Spirits and couldn’t resist: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I recently bought a 1912 rowhouse in Columbia Heights and the owner/realtor didn’t know much about its fireplace. When I got a chimney/fireplace inspector out here, he discovered (while on the roof) that there was no chimney! (more…)
