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“they are refusing to turn on the A/C prior to the May 15th date that’s mandated by DC law”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Despite this morning’s frigid temps, NPS “expecting peak bloom to arrive at the early side of our prediction”

By Prince Of Petworth


via National Mall NPS

From the National Park Service yesterday:

“Easing towards warmer weather, the cherry blossoms will feel the effects. With many of the Yoshino trees beginning to reveal their petals, we’re expecting peak bloom to arrive at the early side of our prediction (March 22-25) or a few days before.”

STAY TUNED.

Signs of Spring – draining of the reflecting pool AND Yoshino cherry trees have officially hit stage one on the way to peak bloom!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Chris for sending: “A true sign spring is near, the draining of the reflecting pool for spring cleaning is underway on mall.”


via National Mall NPS

From the National Park Service:

“It’s happening! Small green buds are on the Yoshino cherry trees, marking the first of six stages on the way to peak bloom. (more…)

A Dusting!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Meredith Dodson

Thanks to all who shared the start of what we can only hope is bound to be the snowiest February since the snowmageddon of ’10. (more…)

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