Thanks to Todd for the update yesterday afternoon:
“As of 3:15/3:30 today. There are workers cleaning—looks like they are vacuuming the bottom of the pool. The water is clearer. If the signs are accurate, the work is expected to take a week”
More photos below: (more…)
Thanks to Todd for sending yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon:
“A step forward (or two) and a step back (or two)…” (more…)
15th and Irving Street, NW
Thanks to E. for sending Friday night around 9:30pm: (more…)
Thanks to Mindy for sending this staggering news from Columbia Heights:
“DC’s naughtiest statue is GONE. It was there in early April and then when I walked by again about two weeks ago, it was gone. I saw a neighbor this morning and asked if she knew what happened to it and she said she didn’t. Just that (more…)
Thanks to all who emailed/messaged us yesterday afternoon and this morning: “THE FENCING IS GONE YAY!”
“Aaaaand I just tried to walk back through and it’s closed and there’s an event with tons of troops. The scoop from a free dc person is that hegseth is having an event. Upper lawn area is still open to walk through as of now, just the fountains closed for the event.” (more…)
3600 block of 14th Street, NW
A reader reports Tuesday afternoon:
“Multiple unmarked SUVs, one without a plate: (more…)
11th and Park Road, NW photos by Brian Liu/ToolboxDC taken around September 2002
Oh WOW!! I’ve been meaning to share these for a while but keep forgetting. This building would eventually become home to Meridian Pint and Makan and now sits vacant. Though I have heard some scuttlebutt… but I’ll come back to that when it firms up. Thanks to Brian Liu/ToolboxDC for sharing this blast from the past with us. SO MANY MORE photos below, including a look inside: (more…)
14th and Fairmont Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Columbia Heights and was on my way to run an errand (Wednesday, 12:15pm), waiting at the 14th and Fairmont (south) bus stop, when a group of armed men in bulletproof vests came running from the direction of the corner gas station firing their weapons towards the group of about 10 people waiting at the bus stop.
I was hit in the hip by a long metal taser. They came back a little while later and identified themselves verbally as US Marshals. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was saddened to see that they’re power-washing the mural off the walls around Harriet Tubman Elementary today. Hopefully it’ll be replaced with new student artwork?” (more…)
“Saw the crew working there – should open soon!”
Thanks to all who emailed/messaged us the good news!
“At Holy Burger, we serve delicious, beef burgers, mouth-watering fried chicken sandwiches, and indulgent shakes right in the heart of NYC. Our menu features a range of locally sourced, high-quality ingredients, crafted into classic American favorites and creative new dishes. Whether you’re craving a juicy classic burger, crispy fries, or a refreshing milkshake, you’ll find something to love. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick bite with friends!”
Thanks to Lauren for sending:
“Holy Burger, this nyc based burger place (with a whole vegan menu) is opening on Sherman ave. (2827 Sherman Ave, NW at Harvard) according to their website! Last business there was some sort of Caribbean bar that didn’t last long, as far as I can remember. Hopeful for the space!” (more…)