DC Government

From the Mayor’s Office:

“This week, the Mayor’s Office of the Clean City is installing nine new pet amenity stations to expand the reach of the District’s “Pride Is Picking Up” education campaign. The bag dispenser stations will help remind dog owners to pick up after their pets, keeping their neighborhoods clean, safe, and healthy for people and dogs alike. (more…)


Dear PoPville


Titanic Memorial, SW, Photo by Jeff Nold

“Dear PoPville,

I recently realized that there are many interesting places around the city that I have not been to and I have been trying to fix that. I commute to work by bike and like to take a detour coming home in the evening to do some sight seeing.

My list of things to do is getting rather short at this point. I’ve been to the Titanic Memorial, Volta Lab, Catholic University, rode the Metropolitan Branch Trail (such as it is), and a bunch of other such things.

What do you think I should go to see next?”


What the Helen of Troy is This

“Dear PoPville,

Is this guy actually wearing an Aryan/White Power sweatshirt while casually strolling in Woodley Park? Maybe I’m wrong (not an expert here happily), but, wow, that’s concerning if it is.”

Hmm, a search of ADL shows an Aryan Fist but there is no wrench clenched inside. A fist clenching a wrench seems to symbolize revolution, labor day, workers day, May Day or workers rights. Unless I’m missing something?


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Development


8200 Dixon Ave rendering courtesy Washington Property Company

From a press release:

“Washington Property Company (WPC) plans to bring a 15,000 square foot food hall/city market to the street level of its next apartment community, scheduled to break ground in early 2020 and deliver in mid-2022. This will be the first food/city market hall in rapidly redeveloping Silver Spring.

Slated to be the tallest building in all of Silver Spring with 26 floors, Solaire 8200 Dixon will have 403 apartments and an enviable range of amenities including a rooftop fitness center, pool, and sky lounge, as well as a club room with co-working facilities, catering kitchen, 24-hour concierge and package service, pet spa, and more. (more…)


Event

The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.

On the Program


BikeDC

From DC Bike Party:

“It’s chilly outside but DCBP is keeping it spicy Wed 13th 730 wheels up, 8pm sharp
We’re celebrating pumpkin spice with a ride end TBA. Wear a fav sweater/rock some orange +we’ll have some DCBP shirts! We’ll be raising $$ 4 So Others May Eat & DC Central Kitchen”


Beer


Photo courtesy DC Brau Brewing

From a press release:

“Fans of hard seltzer will be able to demand transparency and drink local this holiday season! DC Brau Brewing, Washington DC’s premier brewery, is expanding its beverage offerings with the introduction of a full line of hard seltzers under the FULL TRANSPARENCY brand. All four flavors of the new seltzers will be available in 12 ounce cans starting this Saturday, November 16th at the brewery with wider distribution rolling out later this month. (more…)


Rant/Revel


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