This is, understandably, a new perennial question:

“Dear PoPville,

I made an interesting observation a few weeks ago while commuting home from work. I was stopped in traffic at the top of 395 where the tunnel ends and I noticed the large storage door open next to the northbound lanes. Just inside the door sits a very large statue of a lion. It seemed like a very surprising thing to be stored in there. I’d be interested to know if anyone has the backstory on why it’s in there and where it came from. Feel like a weird DC secret.”

We’ve previously learned that: (more…)



Piney Branch Parkway near 17th Street, NW

All those trees have been cut down!!

Ed. Note: Anyone remember when back in 2014 they planted all those trees so, allegedly, folks would stop playing soccer on the grass…?

“Dear PoPville,

Do you have any information on all the work being done on Piney Branch? What are they putting in there?” (more…)


Thanks to G. for sending: “Spotted coming out of the Union Station garage. The LCD bar in front says self driving.”

Is this a Karsan?

“Karsan has announced its first U.S. order for ten Autonomous e-Jests, marking the start of the model’s deployment in North America. The vehicles will enter service from 2026 in the Atlanta area and Central Florida. (more…)


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