The protester above was following guard troops on M Street with her sign above while wearing a DC Flag superhero-style.
And further down M Street these guard police were keeping an eye on this sketchy crew waiting patiently for the light to turn green before crossing the street:
And of course more sandwich guy posters hitting new targets: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
FYI another checkpoint on pineybrach in rock creek near petworth this AM. Additional presence on beach drive and pineybrach intersection. (more…)
photo by Phil Yabut
Ed. Note: Back to our regular schedule tomorrow, unless, miracle of miracles somebody spots a ‘Last Christmas Tree in Town’ today…
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1611 Eckington Place, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Earlier this week, seemingly overnight, all signage and fixtures at Eckington Hall disappeared. The Hall is (was?) a quaint local arts and entertainment venue on Quincy Lane. If it’s gone, that’s sad.”
Eckington Hall’s website currently says: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Here are two trees purged due to RIFs, forks, early retirements, and office consolidations at EPA.
Not sure that they’d count, as they are sad and perplexing for entirely different reasons, but thought that I’d submit for your consideration! Only the popville commentariat will really understand.” (more…)
photo by Jim Havard
Author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers shared:
“Beloved:
I’m so sad to report that, due to current events in Washington, D.C., I have decided not to travel to D.C. to participate in the National Book Festival on September 6, 2025.
I really—REALLY!!!!— wanted to attend to be in conversation again with the incomparable, brilliant Imani Perry, but given all that’s happening, frankly, as an African American, I’m just afraid to be in that city. I wish I had more courage—but my cancellation is in no way a reflection of those who do have the courage to attend or on the wonderful organizers of the National Book Festival! I’m just a person who suffers from anxiety and I have to be a better shepherd of my personal health. (more…)
photo by Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
From the National Zoo:
“Earlier this spring, giant panda Qing Bao experienced her first estrus cycle—the very short window when female giant pandas are able to conceive a cub. She and male Bao Li didn’t breed this year, but changes in Qing Bao’s behavior and hormones indicate she’s going through pseudopregnancy—the phenomenon where a female panda behaves as if she is pregnant, even though she isn’t.” (more…)
4523 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Bess for sending word about the Robeks closing in Tenleytown: (more…)
Thanks to Emma for sending on Saturday:
“For the parking lot next to Audi Field for today’s game. That’s a lot of money to pay, even for Messi! I never saw this lot above $100 last year
The C55 bus is still running & bike valet is still free tho!”
Where and what’s the highest parking lot price you’ve ever seen?
Spotted on U Street.
Zoom in.