“Liam from Logan Circle: trying to look tough and pretending he doesn’t need his cat-leash”
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The following was written by Rebecca Miller, Executive Director, DC Preservation League and member of the Coalition to Save the Trestle!
Washington, DC, has an unparalleled opportunity to hit the Trifecta — save an iconic structure from demolition, create a badly-needed walking and bicycling connection on the west side of Georgetown, and provide a much needed alternative to one of the most dangerous and unpleasant sidewalks in the city.
This opportunity is the rehabilitation of the Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle, a vestige from the days when trolleys transported Washingtonians across the city, and on this particular line, through the Palisades to the famous amusement park in Glen Echo, Maryland. The trolley no longer runs, but the Trestle is hanging on—by a political thread. This is the moment to save it. (more…)
This rental is located at 422 6th Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
508 Kenyon Street NWThis Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
“Dear PoPville,
I regularly run and bike through Rock Creek Park. The water fountain next to the restrooms there has not fully worked for years. Only the section where you can fill up a water bottle does. Whenever I’m stopped there, I see people try the water fountain to no avail. I emailed NPS years ago and again this year. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Shoutout to the dude who took it upon himself to bring two giant speakers to Kalorama park and play jazz music at volume 100 despite the objections of multiple park-goers. When I went up to him, twice, to ask him to be respectful of everyone else in the park who is just trying to enjoy a nice evening, he responded (more…)
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.
4330 48th Street, NW, Superfresh closed in 2011
Thanks to Ryan for sending: “I believe the petition for rehearing en banc was denied in April, and Monday this was posted on the Superfresh building.”
STAY TUNED.
5108 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Thanks to Nick for the update on The Fox at The Palisades:
“I walked by and they have a sign that they are hiring. I emailed the general manager, at the end of April and he said, (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
Thanks to Victoria for sending this great close up from the Mall.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
1315 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Erica for sending the Amelie restaurant update:
“ICYMI- Paper down on windows at Amelie on 14th st. Looks like it could actually open. They also have a notice up for “New Sidewalk Cafe” (more…)
via MPD
Ed. Note: I don’t recall ever getting an alert like this for a bicycle theft.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects in the theft of a bicycle in Northwest.
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 7:51 p.m., the victim discovered two of their bicycles were stolen from the 3700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. (more…)