UPDATE: NBC4 reported: “One person was killed in an apparent workplace accident on the National Mall as a crew delivered a 1979 “art car” painted by Andy Warhol.”
“Dear PoPville,
Something is happening at the mall? The police won’t say anything other than it is a crime scene and an accident and that someone may have been injured.” (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
From a press release:
“U.S. Army Military District of Washington will be participating in the U.S. Army 250th Birthday Festival and Parade, Saturday, June 14.
Due to the incoming military aircraft to support operations, you will notice an increase in noise from June 10-15. The celebration will include several aerial performances from aircraft such as, the UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and the CH-47 Chinook.
The Army Birthday Festival will begin at 11 a.m. at the National Mall, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just saw a number of homeland security officers accompanied by tow trucks questioning food trucks folks down by the air and space museum on the mall. Possible ice raids?” (more…)
courtesy Bar Americano
Ed. Note: They will be soft opening next Friday-Sunday (10/18 – 10/20)
From an email:
“We’re rehabbing an old tourist kiosk and transforming it into a little pizza and wine gem surrounded by museums and monuments. Bar Americano is right in front of the Air & Space Museum and a quick stroll to the National Gallery, Hirschhorn, etc. So you can fuel up with a latte and pastry before going to an exhibit, or hang out with a glass of wine and a slice afterwards. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In anticipation of communication overload, Verizon brought in mobile cell sites on the National Mall to ensure there will not be an outage (more…)
DC Fire and EMS reported: “One Alarm Fire Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Fire involving small concession kiosk outside. Propane tank involved.”
Lucy sends at 8am: “Was out for a run this AM when I saw the hut had gone up in flames.”
“Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Continue to wet down kiosk. Propane tanks have been secured. The victim has been flown to an area trauma center with serious non life threatening injuries. Media staging is at French Dr. and Lincoln Memorial Circle.”
“Victim is an adult male.
Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle. Continue to overhaul the kiosk. Investigators on scene to determine cause.”
Video: (more…)
From the National Park Service:
“TRAFFIC ALERT: Wednesday, Sept 27, the National Park Service will close 17th St between Constitution Ave & Independence Ave on the National Mall from 5:00am until approximately 4:00pm to perform the annual test installation of the 17th Street levee.”
From the Trust for the National Mall:
“The game for everybody in the place for everybody! The Trust for the National Mall and @Humana are bringing pickleball to the #NationalMall this September 28- 30.
Free court sign-ups go live at 12 PM ET. Learn more here.
Pickleball is Coming to the National Mall (more…)
From The National Mall: “Coming next week! Experience the six art installations on the #NationalMall bringing new voices and perspectives to America’s Front Yard. Plan your visit now to see Beyond Granite: Pulling Together from Aug. 18 – Sept. 18.”
14th St and Jefferson Drive, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I am sending this hoping that someone/anyone can do something at the corner of 14th St and Jefferson Dr. NW. There are food trucks that have been blocking the crosswalks and eliminating visibility for EVERYONE for more than a year and our authorities have given up and decided to let the trucks run wild. Not sure if it was the NPS or DC gov that installed horrible fences last year hoping the trucks would no longer park there because of the visibility problems. The trucks do not care and just moved and now block the sidewalks eliminating all visibility. (more…)