Thanks to Phil for sharing:
“They’re dumping slimy, green peroxide water from the Reflecting Pool back into the Potomac.”
To the video: (more…)
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National Mall
from last year’s Solstice, Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution
From the Smithsonian Institution:
“For the first time, the Smithsonian is expanding its popular Solstice Saturday into a three-day celebration, inviting visitors to kick off summer from Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21.
As part of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s Solstice weekend offers more opportunities than ever to experience Smithsonian museums, exhibitions and programs.
On Friday and Saturday, select museums on the National Mall will remain open until 11 p.m., offering extended exhibition hours alongside special after-hours programming. The celebration continues Sunday with family friendly daytime programming across multiple locations. Additional program details and a list of opening hours are available online.
Note: This month, pedestrian and vehicle access along and across the National Mall may be limited. Visitors should allow extra time to travel between museums on the Mall.
Events (more…)
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4th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Thanks to G. for sending: “what the hell happened to the glass pyramids?”
Presumably to protect them from 250 Fireworks/festivities?
Anyone ever see the glass pyramids outside the National Gallery of Art covered before?
At least they didn’t paint them gold. Or green…
Thanks to G. for sending Monday afternoon.
WMATA shares: “Our team worked overnight and into the morning to transport our fully restored 1000-series train and 8000-series mockup to the National Mall!
Check them out from June 25 – July 10 at the Great American State Fair, and join us as we continue celebrating 50 years of Metro!” (more…)
via DC Fire and EMS Department
From Alert DC:
“A Fireworks Show will occur near the National Mall tonight, June 14 at approximately 11:30PM. Expect loud noises, flashing lights.”
DC Fire and EMS Department writes: (more…)
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photo by Geoff Livingston
From Alert DC:
“The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the Lincoln Memorial Thursday, June 11, at approximately 11AM.”
and
“The U.S. Military will conduct multiple Aircraft Flyovers in the NCR over The White House and National Mall between June 11 and June 14. Expect low flying aircrafts, loud noises.”
AGAIN, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
Thanks to M. for sending the latest yesterday from the reflecting pool: (more…)
Thanks to jburka for also sharing with us on Sunday:
“Wondering why constitution ave is closed and there seems to be a giant wooden platform being built across it.” (more…)
photo by Phil Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing how things are looking at the reflecting pool with us yesterday (Sunday):
“The Reflecting Pool now looks like it’s being coated with roofing tar.”
And as for the UFC stage being built at the White House: (more…)
From Freedom 250:
“JUST ANNOUNCED: The lineup for The Great American State Fair is here — and it’s bringing the hits. 🇺🇸🎶
Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels …and many more.
16 days. 56 states and territories. One unforgettable celebration of America’s 250th — live on the National Mall. (more…)