I get it’s an embassy property and all but can’t say I’ve seen this before. Maybe just get a taller fence if you’re that concerned? Pretty low double razor wire coils right on Tilden Street, NW on the way to Pierce Mill and Rock Creek Park: (more…)
What the Helen of Troy is This
Thanks to Ben for sending from Bloomingdale: “SNAKE in alley next to Crispus Attucks Park!”
We’ve seen lots of Black snakes (which are good – eat rats/mice etc.) but anyone know what type this is?
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Alison spots in Silver Spring:
“Why is there this bumper sticker on a government vehicle? Whose agency does this belong to?”
701 7th Street, NW
District E’s website says:
“A state-of-the-art, destination gaming studio and hospitality space to house an esports competition venue, esports practice & streaming facility and a food & beverage experience
Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced its plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” a premier, nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events – along with pre- and post-event activations for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games or events. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I knew they had been installed, but others didn’t because twice today, cars almost slammed into my driver’s side, trying to get over at the last second and avoid running into these.
Why on earth would DDOT install these pedestrian corrals(?) in the middle of a lane on a busy thoroughfare like 9th Street?”
Steeb sums it up succinctly: (more…)
Thanks to Gwen for sending: “Spotted in Cathedral Commons Giant”
From Supermarket News:
“Giant Food plans to offer products with Loop reusable packaging at stores in the Washington, D.C., area starting this fall. (more…)
A reader spotted 3 of these set up down by the Mall near the African American History Museum. (more…)
Thanks to Laura for sending from 18th and L Street, NW: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Dupont off 17th street and for WEEKS there has been an unidentifiable loud squeaking noise [video/sound of noise after jump] (like a metal fan in need of wd-40 or a squeaky wheel on a shopping cart) somehow nothing has been done about it and I am unable to discern what direction it is coming from so I’m unable to find whoever or whatever is responsible. (more…)
