photo by Taylor
So apparently I missed a lot of action while I was taking my daughter for her check up (all is well.) OK Catching up on what I missed it appears there were two helicopters this morning. One in Bloomingdale/Eckington and one in NoMa/Union Station.
photo by ejp
Readers reported a carjacking and park police helicopter responding to that one.
For the one near Union Station readers reported: “Amtrak power line inspections”
and (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending. What’s up with the TSA for the train at Union Station? Anyone know when this went in? Are there now much deeper, regular, screenings for the Amtrak?
And in other Union Station news: (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Joe for sending: “Sand trucks and fencing around the block of Waldorf Astoria.”
Video: (more…)
18th and T Street, NW
Thanks to Pete and Rob for sending on Sunday:
“4 horses “parked” outside of Lauriol Plaza. They were very friendly and attracting a lot of attention, pets, photos.”
Readers have previously noted over the years: “There are groups of horse owners in PG County that ride into the city regularly, especially on the weekends” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In this example of perhaps unfinished District business, this sheet of weathered plywood has been hiding/covering something for Y-E-A-R-S. (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending earlier this morning: “I crossed paths with this squad of medieval lancers marching on the Cap Crescent trail.”
Anyone know the backstory? Related to the Federalist Society party?
At any rate, I believe we used to call this – caption contest time!
still doesn’t do it justice, watch video below to see a zoom in of the drone
Not 100% sure but here’s a pretty clear video a reader sent me just before 6pm: (more…)
Thanks to Theresa for sharing:
“Some fantastically odd art (?) hanging in the starburst intersection in NE DC.”
I love it.
Reminds me of the chandelier artist. Anyone see other pieces like this?
“Dear PoPville,
The lime saga continues- was just prompted to take a 180 degree selfie to prove I was over 18…. Anyone else getting this out of nowhere?” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was driving northbound on 395 and waiting in line to make the right turn onto New York Ave NW. I saw a garage door open at the mouth of the tunnel, directly under k street NW. Inside there seemed to be multiple giant lion statues, (more…)