“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what happened outside of The Guild apartments (Sunday night) in Navy Yard? I heard this super loud boom that I looked outside to see if it was a gunshot. Ten minutes later a bunch of cops and an ambulance arrives (around 10:30 pm). Turns out it was the sound of someone falling out their window (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was at the West End Library and passed in front of this home on 25th and L. On the lawn are these two small brick monuments. My guess is that they represent where a building once stood, but I’m not sure. Any guesses?”
Thanks to Daniele for sending yesterday: “Saw this mini cruise ship at the SW wharf today!”
Anyone know who’s docking ships like this at the Wharf these days?
“Dear PoPville,
This is the second time I’ve seen these bags in Malcolm X park. They each have 1-2 seemingly random items in them: (more…)
Thanks to K. for sending: “I see them all over 14th and keep meaning to send. This one is a LOT” (more…)
Angelica asks: “Anyone know what these black and white sacks/bubble things are on this tree? The ants are also all over them.”
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what the purpose of these black cameras are? They are popping up along 16th St & other side streets. (more…)
Thanks to R. and E. for sending: “I just saw these yellow poles around Adams Morgan, in four or five places. (more…)
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From Alert DC:
“The US Military reports US Military Aircrafts will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 9:45 AM.”
Update from the Department of For-Hire Vehicles:
“The Department of For-Hire Vehicles, which regulates taxicabs, limos, and ride-hailing companies in the District, allows residents of Maryland and Virginia to operate in the District. One requirement is to display a taxi vehicle tag issued by the District. In the past, some taxicabs had tags issued both by the District and their home jurisdiction. That is why you may occasionally see taxicabs with two tags.”
“Dear PoPville,
Attached is an interesting double license plate I saw in Woodley Park area today – DC and Virginia tags…. for what the helen of troy is this?” (more…)