Thanks to Kathy for sending this beauty from downtown.
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5300-B Wisconsin Ave, NW
TJ Maxx taking the sting out of the food hall closing, a touch… (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
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3310 Connecticut Ave, NW
Closed Monday Aug. 25th through Saturday, Sept. 6 for air conditioner repairs: (more…)
Thanks to Jeremy for sending this sweet Autozam AZ-1:
“These are tiny cars only sold in Japan – so the steering wheel is on the right. The doors open upward, like a DeLorean.” (more…)
The DMV weekly contra dance moves to Silver Spring for Labor Day Weekend!
Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you need more dancing in your life!
3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
I was very happy to see this snapshot of normal on Sunday in Mount Pleasant as La Tejana returned from their holiday break. When they reopened last week they wrote: (more…)
From WMATA:
“The people have spoken! After more than 20,000 votes from customers throughout the region, we have a winner.
The public selected Option 3 as the updated livery design for Metro’s incoming rail fleet. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about 25-26 Covid boosters being offered in DC?”
Does anyone remember when boosters came out last year? Was it August or September?
Thanks to P. for sending above Monday around 5:30pm in Logan Circle.
T. writes: “my friend filmed this after 8 this morning, just unimaginable. Hope you’re able to watch the video.
“happened in Mt Pleasant, Washington , DC at the corner of 18th and Park Road NW. They were just driving to work. They took three workers. Neighbors came out but they threatened us. (more…)
The always excellent Sushi Taro is, of course, located at 1503 17th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Could we crowd source the best restaurant week deals? Just had lunch at Bistro Liberte in Georgetown which was great value, 3 courses, including some of the $25+ mains, all for $25. Really yummy cucumber gazpacho as a first course.”
Restaurant week was extended – where should folks hit these last few days?!?