Thanks to Nick for sending:
“Dug this up in the back yard, it’s a cast iron rectangle about 16×24. As close as I can tell it says “Whirick & Weller Charlestown WV. Google has nothing about what it might have been.”
Any ideas?
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
“Flurry from Bloomingdale.”
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photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:
“The DC Council passed an emergency bill making substantial changes to how the District’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) applies to the Council, significantly limiting applicability of the OMA to only legislative meetings and committee markups. Under the Council Rules, an emergency bill requires a 2/3 vote of the Members to pass and remains in effect for 90 days. Notably, it is not subject to a public hearing.
The debate largely centered on whether the Council should take a broad or narrow approach to amending the Open Meetings Act, which facilitates public access to government meetings Councilmember Allen moved an amendment creating new, limited situations in which the Council could close its otherwise open meetings to discuss sensitive matters, rather than taking the approach of the introduced version of the emergency bill of almost entirely exempting the legislative branch from the OMA. The amendment failed 4-8. The underlying emergency bill then passed 10-2, with Councilmembers Allen and Lewis George opposing.
Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) delivered the following remarks in favor of his amendment during today’s Legislative Meeting: (more…)
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Own a world-renowned architect’s masterpiece for under $4,500 a month: 332 N Street SW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
Thanks to Aaron for sending:
“Another restaurant that took the time to reprint a menu and add a 5 percent surcharge. Founding Farmers.”
And so it goes. Just chronicling, yo.
🗼 The Most Parisian Evening in Washington D.C.
You’re invited to one of the most exclusive evenings Washington D.C. has ever seen, a night where the Embassy of France transforms into the heart of Paris. Midnight in Paris blends French elegance, world-class gastronomy, and unforgettable energy, without leaving D.C. Not just an event. An experience reserved for those who appreciate the finest things in life.
“Dear PoPville,
My partner and I are debating DCs best chicken sandwich. I know it can be a Honeymoon Chicken vs Roaming Rooster but I’m interested in the unknowns. (more…)
The Washington D.C. Pancakes & Booze Art Show
D.C.’s Pop-Up Underground Art Show is BACK on May 16th, 2026 at Penn Social.
1835 Columbia Road, NW
Back in October we broke the news that a Tatte was coming to Adams Morgan. There were opinions.
Thanks to RSC for the update:
“….they finally started working on the Tatte space yesterday. Removing asbestos and the ramp/railings out front. (more…)
Connecticut and R Street, NW
Thanks to S. and A. for sending: “FYI 711 is closed. Dupont Circle.”
Ed. Note: This is the one next to the old Mi Casa that abruptly closed back in November and is currently vacant.
Jefferson Drive SW
Bar Americano shares the good news:
“Glad to be back 🌞
Located on the lawn, between the
National Air and Space Museum &
the National Gallery of Art
Bar Americano is open Thursday-Sunday, 9am-6pm. See you soon!”
Check out their menu here.
Thanks to Theresa for sending from the Wharf:
“Psychiatric Help 5 Cents
The Doctor is In.”
Here’s another good sign of the times from Nikki: (more…)
Thanks to Melissa for sending: “Spotted this gorgeous bald eagle on my walk in Takoma, DC”
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.