photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Last night, I noticed tall fencing being put up along Rock Creek Parkway by the Kennedy Center and along Virginia Avenue near the Watergate. I drove past today on 66E, which was gridlocked because RCP was closed and barricaded by dumpster trucks and cops. Any idea what’s going on?”
Another reader writes:
“Why is there inauguration-level fencing around the Watergate? Is Netanyahu staying there or something?”
From MPD: (more…)
photo by U.S. Botanic Garden
From the U.S. Botanic Garden this morning:
“In a surprise move, the first corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) opened late last night! At a height of 82.5”, this bloom began opening and smelling last night. If you’d like to see it in full bloom, we will have extended hours until 8 p.m. tonight (July 22). The second bloom (more…)
1625 Eckington Place, NE
Ed. Note: No relation.
Thanks to Alex for sending on Saturday: “wanted to share that Pop’s Bagels in Eckington soft opened this morning!”
A look at the goods: (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“With the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics less than two weeks away, the District’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) is reminding the community that eligible establishments and venues will be able to operate 24 hours and have extended hours for entertainment and alcohol sales during designated periods that will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics (July 26-August 11), the 2024 Paralympic Games (August 28-September 8), as well as Dine All Night (September 19-29). and Art All Night (September 27-28). (more…)
photo by Nick Seo
From a press release:
“The dessert of the summer has been anointed: Tonari’s kakigori, the delicate, cooling shaved ice treat that is as refreshing as it is artful. (more…)
1704 Connecticut Ave, NW
From an email:
“Dolcezza Gelato has a sweet celebration planned for its 20th birthday, which coincides with National Ice Cream Day.
To thank their customers for 20 years of growth, expansion, and Argentine style gelato, Dolcezza is giving away free scoops of its iconic Chocotorta gelato on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday/Sundae July 21st, which also happens to coincide with its 20th birthday. (more…)
photo by LaTur
From AlertDC:
“The US Air Force will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over Audi Field today, Tuesday, July 16th at 7:30PM.”
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct a flyover at the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 1:15 PM.”
photo via U.S. Botanic Garden
From the U.S. Botanic Garden:
“Two corpse flowers (Amorphophallus titanum) are now on display, and it’s possible both will bloom around July 19-22! Conservatory hours July 8-Aug. 30 are shifted to 11 am – 6 pm.
About the two plants: (more…)
4505 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to David for sending: “Chil-Fil-A in Tenleytown closed for rest of month for renovations” (more…)