Thanks to Chris for sending:
“At 16th , U and New Hampshire in NW someone has put up a chandelier with some string. Anyone have an insight?!” (more…)
What the Helen of Troy is This
What is this, the Villages?!?
Thanks to T. for sending this golf cart, Maryland license plates, from around 20th and P Street, NW in Dupont Circle.
Anyone else ever see a properly tagged on golf cart on the roads before?
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?
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…)