Hinckley Hilton at 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW. Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what is happening around the Washington Hilton? A lot of police presence and partial road blocks.”
It’s the National Prayer Breakfast! (more…)
What the Helen of Troy is This
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…)
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Thanks to Alexis for sending from the Dupont Metro South Exit 1/31:
“Not sure what was going on here, but Dupont Circle Metro’s not looking too good.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share this recent post from American University’s Kogod School of Business. Kogod likes to position themselves as experts on AI, but they’re apparently not well versed in stronger social media practices. (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…)
Well this is curious indeed. Thanks to Y. for sending around 12:45pm: “The Budweiser Clydesdales just showed up at the Nats ballpark.” (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…)
1729 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: I thought for sure this was gonna be another one of those weirdo storefronts, hell I’m not convinced it isn’t…
Flashback to 2019: Support Your Local “Video” Stores – Happy “30 Years of Love” to Capitol Video Sales
1729 Connecticut Ave, NW
Cloverleaf Institute of America’s website says:
“The Cloverleaf Institute of America is dedicated to enhancing transportation efficiency and safety through innovative freeway intersection infrastructure. (more…)
Thanks to Lynn for sending Sunday morning:
“I saw three camels turn off of West Virginia NE onto Florida Ave NE this morning!” (more…)