“Dear PoPville,
Thought I’d circulate this to spread awareness. The city is towing cars on 17th St between Swann and S ST NW so they that can station a (DC HSEMA) homeland security truck on the street as a command station to monitor the neighborhood.”
Ed. Note: Likely related to tonight’s High Heel race on 17th Street.
3rd and D Street, NW
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after learning that the National Park Service (NPS) returned the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike to its place near Judiciary Square over the weekend. It had been in storage for five years after being pulled down by protesters in 2020.
“Over the weekend, the Trump Administration followed through on its decision to restore and reinstall the Albert Pike statue to its place near Judiciary Square. (more…)
At 10:30 this morning we tried to alert folks about this anticipated 11:15/11:30am flyover. While we were told it was coming over the Mall, it was heard and seen from ALL OVER DC and was quite loud. Anyway, ‘This Town’ or something like that… (more…)
Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!
Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”
Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).
Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!
3519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Wonder Food Hall in Cleveland Park scheduled to open this December.”
Thanks to Kevin for sending the latest from the Wonder at Sam’s Park and Shop: (more…)
Higher Ground Cannabis Dispensary is excited to announce its Grand Opening! Higher Ground opened 4/18, bringing the East Coast’s largest cannabis consumption lounge to DC.
With retail, consumption, and soon-to-be cultivation all onsite Higher Ground bring’s a truly unique plant experience to the Nation’s Capital.
“Dear PoPville,
In August, my friends and I came back to our car (we share it between the 3 of us) in Lanier Heights at the cross streets of Ontario Road and Ontario Place to find that it had been hit. A very kind stranger left a note explaining that a FedEx truck had hit the car and gave us the license plate information. (more…)
Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.
photo by Victoria Pickering
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over the National Mall on Tuesday, October 28, at approximately 11:15AM to 11:30AM.”
Tell your friends. Tell ’em PoPville told you.
655 Michigan Ave, NE
Thanks to Kate for sharing with us:
“looks like a Nash and smashed coming in next to Starbucks on Monroe NE (formerly Burgers Grilled Right)” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Ive seen MPs driving around H Street area a few times in the last few days. Now they’re sitting in the old Autozone parking lot. Any one else seeing them? (more…)
Thanks to Allen for sending this great shot from Columbia Heights.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
