Thanks to Mark for sharing with us:
“Mall Food Kiosk contract update: Spoke with several workers at the kiosk near Natural History. They are revamping the menu soon with some old-timey items a d more healthy options. Already decorated and rebranding each of the kiosks. One near merry go round will have fair snacks like cotton candy, candied applies, etc. Each of the kiosks will have a unique menu.” (more…)
“Example of an e-cargo bike on its way to a delivery. Image courtesy of Amazon.”
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), along with Amazon, announce the launch of a new pilot project to support package delivery in the District. As e-commerce continues to grow, DDOT is taking a proactive step to ensure the resulting delivery solutions work for District residents.
During the ten-month pilot, (more…)
photo by wolfpackWX
From the Potomac Conservancy:
“Potomac Conservancy urges caution following the US Environmental Protection Agency’s May 6, 2026 pronouncement that the agency has “fully achieved” its Potomac River recovery goals following the Potomac Interceptor collapse and mass sewage spill.
Waving a ‘mission accomplished’ banner is not only premature, it sends the wrong signal to the public that the Potomac is in the clear when the cleanup phase is still ongoing. We are encouraged by the positive trends in the water quality data testing, but we have an obligation to our river and our communities to ensure a complete restoration effort.
Nearly four months after the January 19 sewage spill, (more…)
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Other Notable Fresh Listings:
Thanks to W. for sending from Silver Spring last week: (more…)
Continuing coverage of the reflecting pool continues..
Thanks to M. for sending a couple of shots: (more…)
DMV’s rising indie rock/pop band, the Leclaires will perform new songs from their upcoming album in June in their first show of 2026 joining touring artist, Vanna Pacella and Hello June!
4400 Fessenden Street, NW
“Throughout the pandemic, people in the neighborhood were creative. Little Gallery is a place where people’s creativity can be appreciated and inspire others.”
God I love the Little Gallery on Fessenden – the current turtle display is just aces: (more…)
1600 M Street, NW
Back in March we learned that “National Geographic Museum of Exploration to Open on June 26, 2026 in Downtown DC”!
A liquor license placard for the museum has been posted for Levy @ National Geographic: (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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301 Water Street, SE
Osteria Morini’s Matt Adler shares this morning: “Gunshots in the The Yards broke a couple of windows at Osteria Morini last night. Everyone’s ok, it happened overnight. But still very very scary.”
Updates if when more is learned/released.
Check out their menus here and go get some! (more…)
Thanks to K. for sending around 7am: ‘There was a pretty bad fire this morning in Bloomingdale on First St. It started in the yellow and then moved over to the blue.”
DC Fire and EMS Department reported at 6:39am: “Box Alarm 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire rear porches 2 story rows extending to exposures.”
“2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire involving rear porches that extended inside to 2 row houses . 20 units & 100 personnel operating.”
“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Interior attack in progress on both 2 story dwellings. Fire rear porches knocked down and rear porch of fire building collapsed. Bulk of fire knocked down” (more…)