Van Ness and International Place, NW
A few Fridays ago we broke the news as it was happening and I’m still gobsmacked. The razor wire now completely encircles the Chinese Embassy: (more…)
What the Helen of Troy is This
Photo by Erin
Update from AlertDC regarding the flyover at the White House (said to be for King Charles’ visit):
“The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the White House on Tuesday, April 28, at approximately 11:12AM.”
AND
“A ceremonial cannon salute will take place this morning, April, 28, 2026, on the Ellipse Grounds between 10:35AM and 10:45AM. The salute will consist of 21 (LOUD) rounds.”
TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW because they’re going to want to know what’s up when this goes down…
Thanks to M. for sending the latest on Monday:
“First it’s higher fence, then black obscuring fabric. Today they (more…)
more photos below
“Dear PoPville,
We are experiencing a mysterious issue in my neighborhood. For the handful of years I’ve lived on this specific block, I’ve seen food mysteriously appear on the sidewalk anywhere from once to twice a week. It usually appears to be (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending from Woodley Park (Texas License plates.)
I’d actually never heard of this. If it was one, like Waymo, since it’ll be driverless it must have been in testing mode. Anyone else see one of these? (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending:
“What is it? Spotted on K Street downtown. Just looked like a roving advertisement. Or has SkyNet been activated?
Looks too small for one of those delivery robots. Could it really just be a rolling ad (video here)?
Van Ness and International Place, NW
As my friend Emily says: “What do they know that we don’t?!?!”
More photos: (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Beyond the fire department activity the other day, there was also this curiosity from a week or so ago. (more…)
H. sends right after 9am Saturday morning: “Right outside the smithsonian station near dept of agriculture. There wasn’t any indication of what was going on other than the van (see below) that was there and one employee: (more…)