From an email:
“The Capital Area Food Bank is holding pop-up food distributions for former federal workers and contractors affected by the recent reductions. Starting tomorrow, these distributions will be held twice a week through June: Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or while supplies last each day. (more…)
1400 Rhode Island Ave, NE
Thanks to Ashley for sending:
“7-Eleven at Rhode Island and Montana Ave, NE closed.”
Any guesses on which will be the next 7E to go down?
Thanks to Erin for sending from NoMa:
“ATTENTION BOOK SELLERS
These books are for everyone to take and READ. If you are going to take these books and try to sell them, good luck. BUT DO NOT THROW AWAY THE BOOKS YOU CANNOT SELL. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just spotted this self driving car downtown. It’s by the company Waymo which is already operating in Arizona and California. I’m thinking they are just testing it right now though because (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending in another disguised Tesla:
“If it were a real BYD, it would charge faster, cost less, have higher quality, and have much better features.”
Ed. Note: Had to google BYD, CNN reported last week:
“BYD, the Shenzhen-based Chinese EV champion, eclipsed Tesla in annual sales last year.
…BYD is starting to expand globally, with notable exceptions like the United States, a country it is effectively barred from due to 100% tariffs on its passenger cars.”
Thanks to Aaron for sending:
“Another restaurant that took the time to reprint a menu and add a 5 percent surcharge. Founding Farmers.”
And so it goes. Just chronicling, yo.
Thanks to Theresa for sending from the Wharf:
“Psychiatric Help 5 Cents
The Doctor is In.”
Here’s another good sign of the times from Nikki: (more…)
Thanks to Alexandra for sending.
ICYMI: Last week we spoke about “Vandalizing a Tesla a hate crime in DC??”
A very lovable country indeed. This was nice to see from the Embassy of Denmark in the USA’s IG:
“Embassy staff arrived to find a “We ❤️ Denmark” sign placed in front of the gate, here in Washington, D.C. Most of us couldn’t help but stop, smile and take a picture. It was one of those small, unexpected gestures that instantly lifts your mood. (more…)
18th and M Street, NW
Thanks to James for sending: “7 eleven on 19th and M closed”
Anyone recall how long it’s been closed?
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.