“Looks like Francis pool is ready to open next weekend!”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know when the public pools are opening??”
From DPR:
“2023 Outdoor Pool Opening Hours: (more…)
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Photo by Victoria Pickering
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that select spray parks located in all eight wards will open early on Monday, May 15. Additionally, registration for DPR’s 2023 summer programming will begin on Tuesday, May 16 for aquatics programs, and Wednesday, May 17 for all other programs. Registration will open at noon on both days.
“With temperatures starting to heat up, we’re excited to announce that the District’s spray parks will open early this year for residents to stay active, have fun, and stay cool,” said Mayor Bowser. “We are committed to providing ways, especially for our young people, to enjoy the best of DC by providing resources and programming that helps keeps them safe and engaged. Summer is just around the corner, and we hope families will take advantage of all the great summer programming available at our recreation centers, our schools, and through our community-based organizations.”
The following select spray parks will be open daily from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. starting on Monday, May 15: (more…)
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Thanks to Michael for sending from Argonne Place NW fell around 8:00 am. (more…)
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Thanks to Adam for sending from U Street around 5:30pm yesterday.
photo by Tom Brenner
“Dear PoPville,
I captured this on the mall yesterday around 1pm, but couldn’t find the kids/family when I made it down to the reflecting pool. Any shot we could see if anyone here might know who this is?“
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve recently moved to a building that controls the switch between A/C and heat and they are refusing to turn on the A/C prior to the May 15th date that’s mandated by DC law. My apartment has been above 80 degrees for over two days despite fans running, blinds closed, and every other measure I could take to mitigate the heat inside my unit. In addition, DC Public Schools are also dealing with this and students are expected to learn in classrooms that are also over 80 degrees. (more…)
Thanks to Cristina for sending: “Spotted in Kingman Park: DC’s own Punxsutawney Phil. (more…)
Mike writes: “Got very windy by 16th/church” (more…)
Thanks to Noplacelikenoma for sharing yesterday from Parker Street, NE.
Ed. Note: If you see a swarm please call or text the DC Beekeepers Alliance at (202) 255-4318 or email [email protected]
Thanks to J. and L. for sharing from Downtown: “There has been a duck sitting outside prettying her eggs and they hatched this morning!!! Someone from the parks dept is going to walk them to a pond by the White House.”
STAY TUNED.