4000 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“Botiwalla is Chef Meherwan Irani’s love letter to the legendary late night Irani Cafes of his childhood. These tea and kabab houses celebrate the late-night food scene of India with its glowing charcoal sigris and sizzling meats. (more…)
2600 block of Adams Mill Road, NW
Thanks to Brian for sending just after 10am this morning: (more…)
Thanks to M. for keeping the nightmares fresh :)
“I saw this beast near the corner of 13th and S NW in a tree box, and the glasses are NOT kids glasses.” (more…)
Within an hour of the DMV. Our “Flight Deck” is perfect for meetings and retreats. Breathtaking, peaceful grounds with an abundance of space. Approximately 2800 SF sits on a 3/4 acre property – perfect for lawn games and zip lining. 20×20 furnished deck + dock. Mayo Beach and Beverly Triton 1 mile away.
From AlertDC:
“A Code Purple Air Quality Alert has been issued for DC:
WHEN: Friday, July 17
IMPACTS: The current outdoor air quality is unhealthy. Risk of health issues are increased for all people. Older adults, children, and people with heart or lung diseases may experience more serious health problems.
PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: (more…)
1601 Rhode Island Ave, NE previously home to the Public Option
Thanks to Rodrigo for passing on from Ididos Coffee & Social:
“✨ Something exciting is brewing… ☕️
A new chapter is about to begin! We’re thrilled to announce that our new location is under construction, and we can’t wait to welcome you there soon! (more…)
The first annual Consortium art show
For one weekend in September, a private mansion in Upper Georgetown becomes the most beautiful room in Washington. Work by women artists, hung salon-style the way Paris did it a century ago: floor to ceiling, frame to frame, every wall alive. Sculpture on the mantels. Paintings up the staircase. Art where art is meant to live, in a home, among people, with a glass in your hand.
photo by Tim Brown
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From the Smithsonian:
“The Smithsonian will debut “Smithsonian Dreams,” a large-scale, multisensory public art experience by Refik Anadol, internationally acclaimed media artist and director of Refik Anadol Studio, on the National Mall. On Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, beginning at 9 p.m., the historic Smithsonian Castle will be transformed into a dynamic landmark, inviting visitors to experience an immersive night of light, sound and visuals. (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending from “the Pillars of Hercules in Gibraltar.”
If you get a photo with any of your shirt/merch on your travels – please send a photo with where you went to my email at [email protected] thanks!
photo by Jim Havard
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“Dear PoPville,
On the Green Line on Sunday coming home from the Mystics game, I (dark blond hair, wearing a red Mystics shirt) was sitting near a pretty brunette wearing a Jade Melbourne jersey. We got to chatting about the WNBA, (more…)
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service is taking the next step toward authorizing the demolition of the Foundry Branch streetcar bridge in Glover-Archbold Park.
On July 15, the NPS released the final Memorandum of Agreement for the proposed removal of the structure. The MOA will be available on the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/foundrybranchbridge.
The structure, which is owned by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, spans federal parkland and is historically significant as the last remaining streetcar bridge in the District of Columbia. It is also a contributing resource to Glover-Archbold Park. Managed by the National Park Service’s Rock Creek Park, Glover-Archbold Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the DC Inventory of Historic Sites.
Since 2014, feasibility and engineering studies have assessed whether the bridge could be adapted for uses such as a recreational trail. Despite these evaluations, the bridge remains in an extreme state of disrepair and poses a safety hazard. Conditions included in the National Park Service Special Use Permit will allow WMATA to temporarily use federal parkland to stage equipment and materials and to access the site.
After demolition, the area will be cleared of materials and replanted with native vegetation to support the park’s natural environment. The historic Glover-Archbold Park trail that passes under the bridge will also be reopened after years of closure, reestablishing an important pedestrian connection and improving access to the park for visitors. (more…)