Thanks to Michael and R. for sending from Drybar in Dupont and Joe and the Juice at 4th and K St, NW: (more…)
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Thanks to Cian for sending this beauty from the Mall.
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“Dear PoPville,
There are many that live/work/commute near the Columbia Heights busy block of 14th and Irving St NW. About twice a week (Wednesdays and Fridays) there are 2 individuals who yell into an amplified speaker by the Columbia Heights metro and bus stop near the Truist Bank & ATM, and D’Vines. They can be heard for blocks and for hours on end, and if one is waiting for the bus, one’s ears ring for quite some time – it is that loud. Having lived in the area and in DC for decades, I love and expect city noise, but again – these 2 particular individuals don’t just use an amplified speaker, they yell into an amplified speaker, way above and beyond others who preach, sing, or share their thoughts in the neighborhood.
Asking politely to lower the volume does no good. Getting assistance with DCRA is not an easy ask even though their own regulations state: (more…)
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Of course fool me once…
Pasargad’s website says:
“New & Antique Decorative Rugs Since 1904, (more…)
Map of Mall closures, please scroll down for the rest
From MPD:
“On Monday, July 4, 2022, the 2022 Fourth of July Celebration will take place in the District of Columbia. In addition to this event, there are other events in the city which will require extensive street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the National Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, 2022 from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.: (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
Thanks to David for sharing this monthly rite from Columbia Heights: “Christmas in July.”
Please send your AUGUST Christmas tree sightings to [email protected]
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
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2633 Connecticut Ave. NW
This space was previously home to Dunkin’ and prior to Dunkin’ Cafe International and Sake Club before them. Rose Ave Bakery is: (more…)
Photo by Jeanette.Cook
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And from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by members of her Administration to highlight public safety preparations ahead of July Fourth weekend, including the deployment of Go Teams and the launch of a new multiagency Nightlife Task Force. The Mayor also encouraged families to go to summer.dc.gov to find safe activities for young people and families to participate in throughout the summer. (more…)
Thanks to Eugene for sending from the Watergate: (more…)