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Signs of the Times: Elon Musk to possibly Buy the Line Hotel edition

Published January 22, 2025 at 11:15AM

1780 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to all who passed on the wild news from Eater DC about the future of the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan:

“Elon Musk is slated to be the highest bidder on D.C.’s trendy Line hotel. The recently inducted member of President-elect Donald Trump’s billionaire boys club plans to turn the desirable Northwest digs with 220 rooms into a “private social club” of sorts, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal.”

Well then – stay tuned…

“Mystery Pedicabs in Park View”, “New York pedicabs have invaded DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 21, 2025 at 1:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

On my daily constitutional, I stumbled upon an unexpected sight: a whole fleet of Pedicabs dotting the 700 block of Hobart Pl NW – all with NYC licensure plaques.

My guess is they’re here for inauguration activities, but staging them in Park View seems like an odd choice. Am I overthinking this, or is there a hidden Pedicab HQ I’ve been unaware of all along?

I’ve attached some photos for your sleuthing pleasure. (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 14, 2025 at 11:00AM

Thanks to Jeff for sending from St. Gabriel, Grant Circle in Petworth: (more…)

#Hawks around Town

What the Helen of Troy is This? Oh, OK then

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 14, 2025 at 10:00AM

Thanks to the guy on Mintwood Place for sharing:

“The Wharf employing a fake coyote to scare off the birds. (more…)

What the Helen of Troy is This?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 13, 2025 at 2:30PM

Thanks to John for sending from 2nd and Independence Ave, SE: (more…)

Definitely a Drone

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 9, 2025 at 12:30PM | Updated January 9, 2025 at 1:10PM

Yesterday we wondering about Drone, Helicopter or Airplane? sightings around town.

Thanks to C. for sending from the Old Post Office/Waldorf Astoria on Pennsylvania Ave: (more…)

#drones

Drone, Helicopter or Airplane?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 8, 2025 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Spotted a drone flying over Petworth. The video is zoomed in, but wondering if there have been other sighting. I know MPD has a drone program. Could it be from that?”

Another reader asks last night: “Any reports of what looks like an RC helicopter or drone flying over Navy Yard area? I can see one, very odd.”

Ed. Note: I assumed that one may be connected Jimmy Carter’s laying in State at the Capitol.

“Wondering if you or anyone else can help me figure this out.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 3, 2025 at 1:00PM

“Dear PoPville,

I saw the attached flyers in front of the 1600 block of 15th St, NW right below their little library. No idea what property they are discussing, but if there is an illegal rooming house, (more…)