Thanks to Mohsen for sending from “the Theodore Roosevelt bridge last night around 10:30. I was shocked by how close and low it got.”
To the video: (more…)
What the Helen of Troy is This
Jenny asks us: “Any idea what this creature hanging out in an AdMo alley is? I have so many questions.”
Back in 2013 there was an anti GMO campaign and this was mounted on top of a car to draw attention to the issue: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I found this metal object (with quarter for scale) in my backyard when planting a scrub – Logan Circle area. It is the original shape and the second picture shows 2 openings where it connected to something. Any guesses are welcome!” (more…)
Thanks to Sean for sending:
“Spotted at the Wisconsin Ave TJs on Sunday afternoon. I parked next to this van from NY and didn’t even noticed the Saran Wrap until I was loading my groceries in my trunk!
Also, TJs have gorgeous artichokes in stock right now for $2.50! I’ve never seen such beautiful artichokes in DC, really big!” (more…)
photo by Austin Graff
“Dear PoPville,
On Thursday, mural being painted on New York Avenue near the overpass. I think it was once a bell tower?”
We used to get this question like clockwork but were last asked back in 2019. We’ve previously learned that this is a ventilation shaft for the 395 highway tunnel below. The artist responsible for the awesome mural, Val E. Lewton, passed away in 2015.
Others have commented that: “It’s been known unofficially for years as the Nixon Memorial.”
The flip side: (more…)
photos by Mark Lyon
Mark asks: “What are these boxes on Vermont north of K ST NW?” (more…)
5th and Massachusetts Ave, NW photo by DC Foodie Girl
“Dear PoPville,
Bike Parade on Mass Ave?? I live in Chinatown at the corner of Mass and 5th Ave NW and Wednesday night hundreds (thousands??) of people bikes paraded down Mass with music playing and lights and all kinds of excitement. Any idea what that was about?”
From DC Bike Party: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone know why the lamp lights are flickering in both Washington Circle and Logan Circle at night? At least in Washington Circle, this has been going on mysteriously for years and I noticed the same in Logan Circle this weekend. Is it supposed to be a deterrent from people sleeping in the parks, an electrical issue, ghosts, or something else?”
Thanks to Cha for sending: “That’s some serious chopper flying by Logan circle”
Mari asked: “Are these drones? Saw these hovering over the Washington monument in DC”
Survey says: (more…)