From DDOT:

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that the closures on 14th Street NW and F Street NW will remain in place while DC Water continues to repair a damaged sewer line at this location.

DC Water and contractor crews will work 24 hours per day until the repair is complete and it is likely that this activity will continue beyond tomorrow evening.

Current Street Closures

· 14th Street NW between Pennsylvania Avenue NW and New York Avenue NW and
· F Street NW between 13th and 15th Streets NW

The sidewalks and crosswalks along 14th Street NW and F Street NW remain open. Repair activities may require for the crosswalks to be temporary closed at the 14th and F Street intersection.

Motorists that are headed northbound on 14th Street NW are advised to turn onto Constitution Avenue to avoid traffic backups approaching Pennsylvania Avenue.

From a press release:

Adult Swim is a weekly Summer pool party held every Sunday at the Capitol Skyline Hotel (10 I Street SW, Washington DC), hosted by Liquid Lifestyle. The Grand Opener is happening Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday, May 26th from 11am-6pm. These highly anticipated South Beach-style pool parties feature the best local DJs, celebrity appearances, fashion shows, live musicians, dancers and surprise entertainment.

And if a giant pool, dance music and bottle popping isn’t enough, the party also features an all-day barbeque with burgers and hot dogs, blow-up pool toys, 6 bars throughout the pool deck, and al fresco atmosphere that transports Washington’s young and hip crowd to the tropical beaches of Miami.

Free admission until 1pm with RSVP by texting your full name to 202-RESERVE, then you will receive a text confirmation to show at the front door. After 1PM or without RSVP, cover charge is $20. Exclusive table packages are available by reservation only and usually sell out about a week in advance. Table reservations are made by calling 202-737-3783 or 703-577-8500 or 703-597-3941.

Thanks to a reader for sending word and photos. According to their website:

Rainbow offers a wide assortment of clothing for juniors, plus sizes, and children, as well as an extensive shoe collection. Rainbow is about bringing you the very latest in new fashions and styles and our assortment is constantly changing. So, if you see something you like you better grab it quick or you may miss out!

Rainbow has also been a pioneer in attractive, well-fitting apparel for plus sizes. We firmly believe that every woman, regardless of shape or size, should enjoy fun, fashionable, and feminine clothing at an affordable price.

Howard University’s future Interdisciplinary research building coming to Georgia and W St, NW in the Fall of 2014. Like the look?

“Ghostface Koji and Lady Goldenpaw. Adams Morgan.”

“Lucy (dog) and Dudley of Adams Morgan!”

“This is Paco on the flight to his new home at 13th and T ST NW.”

“marvin, petworth”

Back in April we noted that Chevy Chase had upgraded their “Crosswalk Flags” to a “HAWK signal (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK)”. Cleveland Park got one too – from a DDOT:

District law requires motorists to legally stop and give the right of way to pedestrians within crosswalks. However, DDOT research has shown that on busy, high traffic roadways, only about one in four drivers are willing to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. If appropriate warrants are met, a HAWK signal can be installed on those roadways that do not meet engineering standards for installing a conventional traffic signal.

This rental is located at 2725 39th Street, NW:

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LIVE IN AN ARCHITECT-DESIGNER’s OWN HOME (published). Spacious, light-filled 1-BR end unit with custom furnishings, separate bath/dressing area, glass shower, ample storage space and closets, dining L and separate kitchen with upgraded appliances. Green space views from two sides of 4th floor. W/D in unit. Rental parking available. Fully furnished at $3100. TRULY FABULOUS!”

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $3,100/Mo.

From DC Water:

DC Water and District Department of Transportation (DDOT) crews remain on the scene of a hole that opened in the roadway at 14th and F Streets, NW and are working to determine the cause of underground concrete falling 15 feet onto a sewer line.

A DC Water sewer investigator yesterday determined that concrete from above had collapsed a large section of a 54-inch diameter brick combined sewer line. The concrete may have come from the road itself or from another utility casing.

There are a number of utilities and old trolley tracks above the collapsed sewer, making this a complex repair. This sewer is 15 feet below the road surface and was built in 1897. DC Water anticipates approximately 30 feet of the sewer will need to be excavated and repaired.

DC Water and contractor crews will work 24 hours per day until the repair is complete. DC Water will provide updates throughout the process.

DDOT will manage traffic control during the process and traffic advisories can be found at www.ddot.dc.gov on the Featured News Section. The intersection remains closed to vehicular traffic at this time.

Dear PoPville,

I’m a bit confused, and I’d love help on a issue related to DC parking. My boyfriend lives in Virginia, and drives to visit me on the weekends in Columbia Heights. My street is not zoned, so any cars are welcome to park there, however he has received tickets for failure to secure DC tags. He is not a DC resident, nor does he plan to move to DC, but he does visit each weekend, and therefore falls within the twice in 30 days rule. He’s successfully secured a ROSA for the last couple of years, but this year it appears he has been denied. He doesn’t fall under any of the reciprocity permit options, so we are really at a loss. I understand the spirit of this rule, but what other options do Virgina residents who frequently visit the city have?

The folks at BYT tell us:

The Flugtag will launch in five cities across the country, including National Harbor’s Southpointe Waterfront, on September 21.

The requirements are simple: each team has one pilot and four people to aid in the takeoff. The craft must weigh no more than 400 lbs. (including the pilot) nor exceed a 28 ft. wingspan. Judges are looking for craftsmanship, creativity, and showmanship.

It’s free to enter, just fill out an online form and post sketch of your flying design.