RSS FeedHauling Away The Trash
Friday night during rush hour seems like a strange time to remove the portable toilets from the courtyard between two of the Market Square buildings, (701 & 801 Penn Ave) but we can’t say we’re sorry to see them go.
By Saturday afternoon four of the stalls remained, we assume these will be hauled away soon. After that, all we’ll need are a couple of good rain storms to help clear away the chemical (or worse) smells.
Photo Of The Week: We Are One Fan
CZ submitted our photo of the week taken on 15th Street NW near the Washington Monument during the We Are One concert that took place last Sunday. Thanks CZ…great photo!
Bring Back The Mailboxes
‘X’ marks the spot of the missing mailboxes
Dear Postmaster General,
I am writing to you today because I’d like my favorite mailboxes back. You know which ones I’m talking about – the two that stood sentry for the lightpole on the northeast corner of 7th and D Streets NW in front of Oyamel’s window next to the relic we now call a pay phone. All that remains are the bolt holders on the sidewalk.
Every Day Is Inauguration Day In Downtown DC
If your goal is to catch a glimpse of President Obama, there is no need to wake up early and stand in lines for hours in the cold, like many did for Tuesday’s Inauguration.
Yesterday, while most Washington DC visitors were leaving the city and waiting in more lines at area airports, DC artists Dana Ellyn (a PQ resident) and Matt Sesow (of Adams Morgan) were walking from the Penn Quarter to the Trader Joe’s in Foggy Bottom. During their trek, police officers suddenly appeared and started blocking off streets. It was only a matter of seconds before someone important drove by. While one never knows who is being escorted in any given motorcade, this time Matt & Dana were treated to their very own Inaugural Parade. No tickets, no security lines, just another day in the life of a downtown DC resident!
Thanks to Matt Sesow for the pics! Note: Some parts of the image have been digitally enhanced.