Feelings about Boxer Girl are pouring onto the Bloomingdale listserv—everything from a high-minded “let’s consider this in a historical context” response (3) to a general screed about gentrification and bigots. (4) I don’t quite follow it. (1) From a W Street NW resident: “Having just bought a house ...
AUDI is one of the eldest car manufacturers in Germany. Since 1932 when Audi merged with Horch, DKW and Wanderer, to form Auto Union, the Audi emblem is four overlapping rings that represent the four marques of Auto Union. The Audi emblem symbolizes the amalgamation of Audi with DKW, Horch and Wande ...
Now, here’s a controversy that just shouldn’t be one. A Bloomingdale woman allowed an artist—with a DC government grant—to paint a mural on the side of her house. She calls it “a boxer girl,” saying “It’s about strength. It’s about creativity.” The neighbors apparently think it’s about…Annoying them ...
What goes around comes around. Maxi dresses are back! Cool, comfortable and stylish. From pool to party a great go-to option for hot summer days or nights. Fashion does have its weird cycles. Urban Outfitters Maxi dresses are for everyone. If you are short you can absolutely wear one. Just don't buy ...
Fireworks on the National Mall in Washington DC, originally uploaded by Pak Gwei. “Dear PoP, I’ve got a question I think only you or your readers would be able to answer, could you help me out? Does anyone know if I’ll be able to see the July 4th fireworks from my roof in Bloomingdale? You can see t ...
Last night, I somehow ended up watching an infomercial for a fitness DVD series that promises to get you diesel in 90 days. That may be the case but I would prefer to drop my three payments of $39.95 somewhere else. In DC, there are plenty of ways to stay in shape on the cheap. Are you a fan of yoga ...
The Bloomingdale Park District offers a variety of options for you to get out of the house and have some fun and stay in shape! To learn more, visit our website http://www.bloomingdaleparks.org/
P1000129, originally uploaded by Prince of Petworth. “Dear PoP, I love this door, it’s in Bloomingdale, just a block north of the Big Bear Cafe, and is on my walk to the farmers market. If you haven’t published it yet, I’d love to share it with your readers. It’s at Randolf Place NW and 1st St.” I t ...
The Intuition Summer Festival has grown into one of the top beach events of The Netherlands. Many years ago it started out as an intimate event in Scheveningen but two years ago the concept moved to the popular Bloemendaal where it grew out to be one of the busiest beach events of the summer. On Sat ...
Plenty of people have pointed out Bloomingdale’s striking gentrification. But last week, neighborhood resident Natalie Hopkinson again analyzed the yoga studio/public housing dynamic in an article for The Root about ‘Do the Right Thing.’ The movie, directed by Spike Lee, is now 20 years old. In its ...
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