Photo by Sebastian Roa
Thanks, I think, to Sebastian for sending:
“In other DC news, giant hornet or cicada killer spotted in Capitol Hill?”
Update: Cicada Killer.
What the Helen of Troy is This
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if anyone would know if it could be high temperatures that would be causing mostly all markings of recently paved streets in DC to look like they were done by a two year old? The picture above is from 12th St. and Constitution Ave., but E St. express way is the worst to the point that it could cause an accident. Could they be temporary?”
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I went to the Aquatic Gardens today [Sunday] around 3:10pm and upon entering, we saw a park staff member or officer in uniform running to the info booth with a flotation device under her arm in a panic. We stopped in our tracks and she said “Did he go to get the gator?” “Where is it?” The person manning the booth said yes and pointed her to the left around the body of water. She ran in that direction and yelled “Tell him I’m over here, okay?” I’m from Florida and we don’t play with that so obviously we left but an alligator?! In DC?! Hoping your readers can shed some light on this.”
Ed. Note: On July 27th 2018 “an illegal 5-foot caiman” was removed from a home in SE. The National Zoo says: “The American alligator is found in the United States from North Carolina to the Rio Grande in Texas.”
“Dear PoPville,
Outside of the sculpture garden on 7th and constitution. No plaque or anything. Anybody know what it’s from? Looks pretty old.”
“Dear PoPville,
This signage, ‘God Bless America – Back Bill’, is all over Ward 4 (I live in Takoma) and after some quick Google searches and a neighborhood thread we’re still curious what it means and who’s behind it. Any insight?”
Thanks to all who sent from the Takoma Park and DMV Yard Sale pages:
“I bought this painting for $2,500 from a friend in Richmond, VA. It has since outgrown my taste and home decor. It’s supposed to be a portrait of some author who had a foot fetish but I don’t remember who the author was. (more…)
404 P Street, NW
Thanks to Kelly for sending: “I just passed the Bundy field this morning and it’s been completely paved over! Anyone know what they are doing with it? (O/P Street, NW between 5th and 4th)”
Hold up, according to google maps it used to look like this: (more…)
Photo via Secretary David Bernhardt
Secretary David Bernhardt tweets yesterday:
“It’s going to be another BIG firework show in DC this year! Thank you Fireworks by Grucci for making another generous donation to the @NatlParkService!”
From WMATA:
“Metro today announced service plans for July 4, 2020, including extended service at selected stations following the Salute to America fireworks display on the National Mall. While it is not known how many visitors will attend the event due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, all indications are that crowds will be much lighter than in past years. However, because the event may result in a modest increase in Metro’s ridership versus current levels, Metro will run more frequent trains and extend service beyond 9 p.m. at designated stations closest to the National Mall. (more…)
Thanks to pithypants for sending from 21st and N Street, NW:
“Spotted on this morning’s walk. In front of a house, not a restaurant or hotel. I have questions.”
You can learn why you can’t turn right on some corners here.
2nd and K Street, NE
This is a curious one. Thanks to JJ for sending: “why can’t you take a right in the middle of the night? (K&2nd NE and others along K NE)”