Photo by Ted Eytan
Photo by Geoff Livingston
A few more: (more…)
Downtown
Photo by Maher Farrukh
Thanks to Maher for sharing:
“A quiet morning at Black Lives Matter plaza in front of the White House. Protests last night here were largely peaceful, save a couple brief scuffles. (more…)
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and Wednesday, November 4, 2020, multiple First Amendment demonstrations are scheduled to occur in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restriction and potential street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. to Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:59 p.m: (more…)
From an email:
“Join Black Lives Matter DC, Shut It Down DC, and Long Live GOGO as we take it to the streets and fight for future generations.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 3 at 4 PM
WHERE: Black Lives Matter Plaza [16th and I Street, NW]” (more…)
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M Street, NW between 18th and 19th
Update from DDOT:
“Not a two-way cycle track! This is actually an extended sidewalk to provide additional walking space on that block, where sidewalks are very narrow. The bike lane was then shifted.”
Thanks to Bourbon for sending: “It looks like M St in Dupont is getting a two-way bike lane! It could also be a streatery too, I suppose. It is strange that they don’t have the other directional paint up.” (more…)
courtesy Planet Word
From a press release:
“Today, Planet Word, a revolutionary museum dedicated to the power, beauty, and fun of language and to showing how words shape the human experience, opened its doors to the public. Housed in Washington, D.C.’s historic Franklin School, Planet Word is the world’s first voice-activated museum, featuring immersive galleries and exhibits that will engage visitors of all ages in experiencing words and language from a wide range of perspectives. General admission is free. (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to Lauren for sending: “We didn’t start the fire….” Some video: (more…)
1212 18th Street, NW
There is now a liquor license placard for ‘The Lounge’ at the former Eighteenth Street Lounge space:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Nightclub with a seating capacity of 499 and Total Occupancy Load of 499. Summer Garden with 37 seats.”
Seems aspirational at the moment but definitely looking forward to learning more.
In June Eighteenth Street Lounge announced it would be closing after 25 years.
STAY TUNED.
Thanks Paul for sending:
“Bub & Pop’s “Rich Boy” half shrimp sandwich. Another excellent lunch spot deserving of more attention.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
On Friday, October 2 I passed by the Greek Deli on 19th and L. I know the downtown area has been greatly affected by businesses not reopening, so eateries along that area are suffering, but it really made me sad to see the Greek Deli also may succumb to COVID-19 economic woes. (more…)