1100 block of 16th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“DC Council is also looking to adopt the Durbin bill, which renames a street near the Russian Ambassador’s residence after Alexei Navalny.”
Stay tuned for a possible more permanent sign…
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering who is behind the disapproving poster boards regarding Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto, see attached. They’re hung on lamp posts all around Logan Circle. Haven’t seen any torn down either. I Googled, but found no information.”
Thanks to Jesse for sending: “Feels like it’s been a minute since I’ve seen any projections? Or maybe I just haven’t been in the right place/time? Either way, good to catch this in AdMo!”
photo by angela n.
From the White House:
“With just 3 hours left, Congress has passed a bipartisan bill to avert a government shutdown – excluding the demands from Extreme House Republicans.
Now it’s on the way to President Biden’s desk where he will promptly sign it into law.
It never should have been this close.” Read More
Update: Topher Mathews on twitter tells us, “That’s Paul Strauss or Michael Brown’s car. Josh Hawley would have a car with MO plates.”
“Dear PoPville,
Josh Hawley parked in a BUS ZONE, in front of Trusty’s on a Saturday night.
I reported it to 311. Read More
Ed. Note: I’m not posting the hateful messages but I have seen them and con confirm. I’m also told they received threatening phone calls and voicemails. Just ridiculous. Please check out Bozzeli’s good looking menus here and find their locations here.
In response to the hate Bozzelli’s writes:
“Co-Owner Mike Bozzelli who runs his family’s pizza chain, Bozzelli’s, with his mother and sister explains, Read More
From an email:
“The reception will be held on Sunday, June 25th, 2023, 2-4pm at New Heights restaurant. 2317 Calvert Street NW. The event is free and open to the public. Read More
“WARNING
YOU ARE ENTERING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
THE NATION”S CAPITAL
RESIDENCY MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BASIC CIVIL RIGHT.
BE ADVISED!”
The sigh is huge – spotted in front of a house just off Westmoreland Circle: Read More
photo by Geoff Livingston
“Dear PoPville,
Are any readers aware of bars/restaurants planning specials for Trump’s arraignment this Tuesday? I’m planning to treat myself to takeout and my only idea so far is to get takeout from a place in Court House – hah!”
photo by Ted Eytan
From the office of Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement in response to House Republicans’ disapproval resolutions for two District laws:
“It is deplorable that Republicans in Congress are attempting to substitute their judgement and completely disregard the government of the District of Columbia by attempting to overturn our laws,” Mendelson said. “Congress delegated home rule to us 50 years ago and have had no hand in our public safety and should not now seek to interfere piecemeal. Keep your hands off our Home Rule. Read More
