Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Emergency Repairs Completed: Flow Restored to Potomac Interceptor. DC Water Marks Massive 55-Day Effort, Outlines Next Steps for Rehabilitation and Environmental Restoration”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC Water (March 14, 2026):

“After 55 days of extraordinary effort with crews working around the clock, DC Water has successfully completed emergency repairs and returned the flow to the Potomac Interceptor to mark a major milestone. The wastewater rushed back into the pipe today, and bypass pumps were turned off, as a large crane lifted the steel bulkhead gate that had been blocking flow for the repairs.

Soon after the bypass pumps were turned off, the flow in the C & O Canal quickly dropped as the wastewater that had been diverted around the collapse site drained from the canal. Crews immediate began work on the environmental rehabilitation of the canal. The initial cleanup will involve flushing it with freshwater from the Potomac River, followed by debris clearing, mucking, and removing contaminated soil. (more…)

“If you’re flying in or out tonight, expect delays. Please reach out to your airline with specific flight questions.” Yikes

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

DCA posted at 6:44pm: “If you’re flying in or out tonight, expect delays. Please reach out to your airline with specific flight questions.”

Department of Transportation Secretary Secretary Sean Duffy posted at 6:19pm:

“🚨BREAKING🚨 GROUND STOP CURRENTLY AT THE FOLLOWING AIRPORTS:

⚠️ Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
⚠️ Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
⚠️ Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
⚠️ Richmond International Airport (RIC)

@FAANews is working to address the source of a strong odor coming from Potomac TRACON that is impacting operations at the three airports.

For the most up to date information on your flight status, visit here.

UPDATE: The ground stop is over and operations have resumed.

Firefighters from Fauquier County and Prince William County confirm there is no danger to air traffic controllers, and they are returning to the Potomac TRACON. The source of the strong odor was traced to a circuit board that overheated, and it was replaced.

Thank you for your patience as we get flights up and running again “

“Petworth Volunteer Opportunity @ Theodore Roosevelt High School — Mock Interview Day”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Leigh LaHood

“Dear PoPville,

We hope you can help us spread the word about an opportunity to support students at Theodore Roosevelt HS next Wednesday.

We figured the readers of PoPville might be interested in volunteering for a morning to make some pretty cool impact!
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Mock interviewers needed to support local youth!

Help students at Theodore Roosevelt High School (4301 13th St. NW) score summer jobs as they prepare for interviews in the coming weeks and months. Dedicate at least one hour on Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30am-12:00pm to sharpen their interview skills and help build their confidence!

Volunteers must register here to participate. (more…)

MORE Action at Union Market – “Two New Concepts Opening at La Cosecha” – Coffee and Donuts!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Joy Asico

From an email:

“La Cosecha, a showcase for Latin American businesses in Union Market District, is launching a fresh new phase of culinary excitement with two notable openings from businesses with deep roots in this community. Panamanian coffee roaster Unido, which opened its very first U.S. location at La Cosecha in 2019, is moving into a larger anchor space with a kitchen and bar, while Miguel Guerra’s Donisima Donuts will move into Unido’s former location as a permanent home. (more…)

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