Author: Prince Of Petworth

“FEMA announced federal disaster assistance is available to the District of Columbia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a sewer line collapse”

By Prince Of Petworth

From FEMA:

“FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the District of Columbia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a sewer line collapse from Jan. 19, 2026, and continuing.

The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and to provide appropriate assistance to save lives, to protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe.

This assistance is for the District of Columbia and the area where the District of Columbia has responsibilities in the State of Maryland and Commonwealth of Virginia.

Specifically, (more…)

2026 Chinese New Year Parade is Sunday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

Always fun but not sure what will happen if it snows…

From MPD:

“On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Chinese New Year Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: (more…)

Speaking of excrement aka mega sewage spill into the Potomac River, “DC Water Reaches Collapsed Pipe Section; Damage Assessment Underway”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update on the Potomac Interceptor Break from DC Water:

“DC Water has successfully reached the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, marking a critical step in the ongoing damage assessment and repair efforts. Crews today are manually digging out the affected area, carefully removing sludge, soil, and debris from the collapsed pipe. The work is slow and painstaking, as large boulders and rocks complicate the excavation process. Crews are using both manual labor and an excavator to clear obstructions, working carefully not to cause any additional damage.

A section of the sewer line collapsed on January 19, (more…)

If you see a big police/fire presence with street closures this afternoon: “Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC Fire and EMS:

“The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.

Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.”

From MPD:

“Traffic Advisory: Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the funeral services for DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long will take place in the District of Columbia. Following the funeral service, a procession will travel through the District and (more…)

In non closing coffee news: Genika Cafe Coming Soon to former eyesore at 9th and O Street, NW!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 9th Street, NW

Ed. Note: For the old heads this is across the street from the old Azi’s Cafe. What’s old is new, what’s new is old and round and round we go…

“GENIKA CAFÉ
Your new favorite coffee spot ☕️
COMING SOON
1400 9th St. NW, Washington D.C.📍”

Thanks to Tony for sending: “Looks like 9th & O is actually becoming something, after many years!” (more…)

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