Thanks to Matt for sending from in front of the Marriott Marquis on Saturday.
Army convention in town or related to last week’s World Bank/IMF meetings or something else?
What the Helen of Troy is This
A few folks have been asking:
“Any idea why there have been blocks and blocks of police vehicles (with lights) on Connecticut Ave NW since early this morning? From Calvert to the zoo.”
“Police have lined connecticut ave and the side streets all day – must be at least 15 cars dispersed through Woodley Park? Does anyone know why?”
It is very likely related to World Bank/IMF spring meetings. Dignitaries staying at hotels, travel to and fro et al.
From MPD:
“On Sunday, April 20 until Saturday, April 26, 2025, the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings detail will take place in the District of Columbia. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Are you familiar with these slash marks of trees around this size at this height? (more…)
Thanks to Nick for sending:
“t’s not a truck, it’s a camper, look at the awning windows with shades. The only license plate is an EU one. And the warning signs are in French.”
More photos: (more…)
Thanks to Chrissy for sending:
“Spotted this in the Harris Teeter parking garage in Adam’s Morgan. Thought you might want to share. Not sure what actually happened but I could take some guesses…”
It’s caption contest time – Go!
“NPS Photo / K. Graczyk”
From the National Park Service:
“Beach Drive is a scenic route through Rock Creek Park, and it is especially beautiful during the spring when trees are blooming. To give more people the opportunity to enjoy these seasonal views, the park will open the entire length of Beach Drive to motor vehicles for one day this spring. (more…)
Thanks to Matt for sending from R Street, NW between 21st and Connecticut Ave.
Hell, if nobody knows let’s go ahead and make it caption contest time!
“Dear PoPville,
Just spotted this self driving car downtown. It’s by the company Waymo which is already operating in Arizona and California. I’m thinking they are just testing it right now though because (more…)
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12th and U Street, NW
But it’s been a minute…
Thanks to LF for sharing Saturday afternoon:
“12th and U this afternoon. Not sure why🧐🤪” (more…)
“FOR THE LAST TIME point your cameras away from our property and onto your own you weird f*cks. Lawsuit is next”
Thanks to a Rob for sending from Logan Circle:
“Notes from your neighbors” — Spotted this sign while walking through an alley in Logan Circle; very curious about the backstory.”