Photo courtesy Red Arrows
A few folks have been wondering about these red military jets – it was the Red Arrows:
“With precision displays, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, showcases the excellence of the RAF and represents the UK at home and overseas.” (more…)
Photos by Eric Vitale Photography
From a press release:
“The sixth edition of Le Dîner en Blanc – Washington DC took over Freedom Plaza on Saturday, August 24 for another unforgettable night of friendship, elegance and fun.
5,000 guests, donning their best summer whites, met at departure points throughout the city, which all converged at DC’s Freedom Plaza along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between The White House and Trump International Hotel just before dusk for the sole purpose of sharing a gourmet meal with good friends in one of the city’s most celebrated locations. (more…)
Thanks to Jess for sending: ” Does anyone know what these lion (and maybe t-rex) sculptures are doing under the 3rd Street tunnel?” (more…)
2nd/3rd Mass. and H Street, NW
Lauren asks: “Anyone know the history on this building? On the corner of H & 2nd NW.”
We used to get this question like clockwork but were last asked back in 2015. 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.”
Thanks to Ken for sending: “The mysterious microscope store that is never open in Dupont has sold out!” (more…)
1739 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
No one, and I mean NO ONE, seems to know what this shop with a great window but not much more (e.g. it’s never open) is all about. Do you? It’s on the east side of Connecticut Ave north of the circle between R and S. Any ideas?”
Aaron writes (and sends the photo above):
“There’s a new business there that is either DC’s newest and most secret speakeasy, or DC’s weirdest retail experiment. It purports to be “Capital Microscope Supply Company”, but how many microscopes do you have to sell to walk-ins to pay rent on the 1700 block of Connecticut?? Even better, they have rotating teaser signs posted on the door – this week it’s “Summer Hours now in effect”.
This has got to be some kind of bar or secret restaurant.”
Back in June we spoke about it and learned: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Spotted at 15th and S St NW…is this a portal to another dimension? The planter for the White House Christmas tree? The entrance to a nuclear bunker?”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what this is at the corner of Q and 16th NW?”
Or is it a red light camera? (more…)
Thanks to Matt for sharing this curious photo from Kee:
“Apparently DDOT replaced a section of sidewalk on Newton with a drive apron that leads to a driveway that hasn’t existed since before WWII”
I’m coming up with nothing. You guys? Caption contest?
Thanks to Jason for passing on this Bloomberg article:
“The Pentagon has revealed a few details about a secret Army mission that has Black Hawk helicopters flying missions over the Washington, D.C., area backed by active-duty and reserve soldiers.
Hall said the operation began early in the fiscal year, which started Oct. 1, and “the duration of the mission is undetermined.”