signs of the times

Meanwhile at Freedom Plaza – Those Statues are For Real

Published May 26, 2026 at 2:30PM

14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

ICYMI: Caesar Rodney, “a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver”, Statue Now Up in Freedom Plaza

Thanks to Emily for the heads up: “More statues at Freedom Plaza.” I had to see this with my own eyes and sure enough: (more…)

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Signs of the Times: Your PENNIES edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 26, 2026 at 12:00PM

Thanks to Dave for sending from the Safeway on 17th Street:

“Turn in your PENNIES from your Piggy Bank to us for

FREE!

Due to the U.S. Treasury stopping the production of the penny, we are asking, if possible, to give us your pennies in exchange for cash and/or nickels, dimes or quarters.

Thank you for your help!”

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“Someone stole the big spider”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2026 at 9:25AM

1410 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Sylvia for sending from Trade:

“MISSING

TARANGELA BASSETT went missing early Thursday morning and we are worried sick. We can only imagine she was taken against her will – (more…)

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Speaking of what was once sweet – More Streetcars For Sale

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 20, 2026 at 3:25PM

Thanks to Stephen (and others) for sending their finds from GovDeals:

The auction starts at $35,000 – not bad!! I think:

“A 2007 Inekon 100 Series Streetcar.

This streetcar is a modern, low-floor light rail vehicle designed for urban transit operations. It has been decommissioned from active service and is being sold as-is, where-is. However, if missing or non-operating parts listed below are fixed can become operable.

Key Details: (more…)