Photo by Erin
Alert DC with the reminder last week:
“Please be aware of a ceremonial cannon salute, (June 14, 2024), at 9pm in the vicinity of 8th and I (Eye) Streets, SE.
This blank cannon fire occurs weekly (more…)
PSA
courtesy Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
From an email:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult-favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, is celebrating their Sweet Sixteen with an opportunity for ice cream lovers to indulge in $2 SCOOPS all summer long!
On Thursday, June 20th, in honor of their 16th birthday, Van Leeuwen is selling limited-edition key chains at select stores. (more…)
1239 Mt Olivet Road, NE
Thanks to D. for sending:
“Exciting news from Trinidad; Z Burger signage is up at the old Tex’s location at 1239 Mt Olivet Road NE. (more…)
Photo by Erin
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that select outdoor pools and recreation centers will open on the Juneteenth holiday, on Wednesday, June 19, to help people beat the heat. Additionally, spray parks across the city remain open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Find more information about spray park locations and hours at dpr.dc.gov/sprayparks.
While outdoor pools are on a weekend-only schedule until Monday, June 24, the following outdoor pools will be open on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Then, pools will re-open on Saturday and remain open for the remainder of the outdoor pool season on their weekly six-day schedules. Find the regular outdoor pool schedule at dpr.dc.gov/outdoorpools.
Outdoor Pools Open on Wednesday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (more…)
courtesy United States Botanic Garden
From the U.S. Botanic Garden:
“The U.S. Botanic Garden invites visitors to come enjoy blooms and a beverage with special summer evening hours on select Thursdays. On the third Thursdays in June, July, and August 2024, the Garden will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to enjoy the golden hour and sunset amidst summer flowers and the USBG plant collection from around the world. All areas of the Garden will stay open until 8 p.m. on June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2024. (more…)
From an email:
“Join us for the DC area’s oldest (since 1987!) and largest community yard sale: The Mother of All Yard Sales, in Adams Morgan, on Saturday, June 15
This year, so far, we have 60+ people at 40+ addresses selling stuff! (more…)
From DC Water:
“On Friday, June 14th DC Water will introduce non-toxic, biodegradable green dye into Rock Creek to locate and observe the outfalls along the creek. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 9:15 AM.”
Ed. Note: MPD warned of a “Jury Duty Phone Scam” back in March.
“Dear PoPville,
Thought I’d throw this out there. I just received a call from a DC number (202) from a gentlemen claiming to be a DC police officer Andrew L., badge # saying I missed jury duty. Interestingly enough, I was summoned for jury duty in april, then postponed to May, then was told I did not have to report on the date of my service once I registered the night before (followed all protocol). (more…)
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3910 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Jess for the heads up: “Añejo Bar and Grill in northern Columbia heights/Petworth has been serving breakfast tacos and more for the past month or so. They are really good and I hope they stay open for breakfast!”
Check out the menu: (more…)