“Dear PoPville,
Curious if anyone knows anything about a Parachute Landing by the Capitol last evening around sunset. It was a little alarming, so I’m not sure if it was part of the emergency drills yesterday?”
Hmm I’m guessing it was part of the imaging/mapping balloons spotted all over town?
From MPD:
“On 10-13-14 at 0115 hrs a pizza delivery person was approached at the above location while at the above location by a suspect with a gun. A brief struggle ensued at which time the victim suffered a non life threatening gunshot wound. The suspect fled the area on foot. No suspect info at this time.”
A reader sends this from Capitol Hill after reading yesterday’s plea.
“Please stop urinating in the bushes!! You are killing them!! Try the hospital or library next time!!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user James0806
The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial is located at 150 Washington Ave., SW. Their website says:
“Throughout our nation’s history, service men and women have gone bravely into battle, risking their lives and livelihoods, sacrificing their safety to defend America. When their duty is done, many return home to life as it was. Sadly, for over 4 million veterans seriously injured in the line of duty, leaving the battlefield does not mark the end of conflict. These permanently disabled heroes often carry home life-altering disabilities – stern reminders of the price of freedom.
America’s disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty. It is now our turn to honor them.
For the first time, America will pay tribute to some of our most courageous heroes – our disabled veterans. The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will celebrate those men and women who may be broken in body – but never in spirit.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user James0806
Photo by PoPville flickr user James0806
723 8th Street, SE
Significant expansion coming to the Ugly Mug – from a liquor license placard:
“An expansion to the 2nd floor, and the addition of 144 seats, changing the total capacity to 242.”
From Capitol Hill – what it lacks in books in makes up for with it’s awesome green roof:
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what these are for or where they lead to/come from? Located by the fountain on the north side of the Capitol next to D Street NW.”
From the Rose’s Luxury facebook page:
“Our (most recently) stolen Fuck Perfect sign made its way home. #faithinhumanityrestored”
Photo courtesy Barracks Row Main Street
From a press release:
“Saturday, September 27, 2014 marks the return of Barracks Row Main Street’s longest running event, the Barracks Row Fall Festival where over 120 booths plus six full hours of stage acts blend urban diversity with the curiosities of small town fairs. There’s no fair like this fair anywhere and its just one week away!
Our event partners and participants include the United States Marine Corps, The Trapeze School DC and the Military Hospitality Alliance – sponsors of the Military Chef’s Cook Off. This year we will feature a “river row” comprised of a dozen booths representing Anacostia River activities available year round: kayaking, ice skating, sailing, new parks for river watching and even volunteering for river maintenance, clean up and counting osprey nests.
Last year’s big hit, the BRMS Fall Festival Beer Garden is back. Located directly across the street from matchbox, 521 8th St, SE, it is produced by Belga, Cava, DC3, matchbox and others. There you can find many St. Pauli Girls, guys in lederhosen along with live music and loads of delicious seasonal dishes to accompany seasonal beers.
Also, for kids, our ever-popular farm animal petting zoo is returning! Plus there is a Kids Zone with balloon animals, face painting, crafts and stories. As the afternoon progresses watch back-to-back performances from 2:00 PM to 4:15PM by Batala, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and The Georgetown Chimes. For a timeline of stage acts www.barracksrow.org. Spend a few hours or the entire day. Our many sidewalk cafes make the perfect front row seat for this show.
Barracks Row is located on 8th Street, SE, running from Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, to M Street, SE.”
11th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE June 5th 2013
From a press release:
“Frager’s Hardware of Capitol Hill is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Roadside Development, LLC a Washington, DC-based real estate company, to rebuild its original store and reopen its home of nearly 100 years. The neighborhood institution was located at 1101-1117 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE until it was gutted by fire in June 2013. Frager’s Hardware (Frager’s) opened at this spot in 1920 but has operated over the past year out of three temporary locations throughout Capitol Hill. (more…)