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“The unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at the DC Seafood Market is expected to flood.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Richard Brundage

From AlertDC:

“The National Weather Service Reports the Coastal Flood Warning for the District of Columbia Will be Effect from Tuesday, August 4th at 3PM EDT until Wednesday, August 5th at 3AM EDT.

WHAT: One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

WHERE: Shoreline in the District of Columbia.

WHEN: From Tuesday, August 4th at 3PM EDT until Wednesday, August 5th at 3AM EDT, especially around the time of high tide.

IMPACTS: The unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at
the DC Seafood Market is expected to flood. Water is expected
to approach parts of the Hains Point Loop Road, but it will
likely be closed. (more…)

Tropical Storm’s Coming!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Hannah F

From Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for The District of Columbia at 11:05AM EDT until further notice.

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours.

* WIND

– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain possible

– Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph (more…)

“Private Pool Clubs?” – Anyone ever use swimply to book by the hour?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Mr.TinDC

“Dear PoPville,

Would love to hear from readers about any options out there for DC residents to join swim clubs around the DMV. It seems most of them have restrictions based on residence. While you can buy a pool pass for MoCo pools, it would be great to be part of a private club community that is affordable.”

Another reader sends this interesting option from swimply “Book a local private pool by the hour”. Anyone ever use them?

Ed. Note: We are supposed to get an update about D.C. public pools on August 1st.

The Heat or Just Shaking Off Last Night’s Gin?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if anyone would know if it could be high temperatures that would be causing mostly all markings of recently paved streets in DC to look like they were done by a two year old? The picture above is from 12th St. and Constitution Ave., but E St. express way is the worst to the point that it could cause an accident. Could they be temporary?”

“Due to Extreme Heat, District’s Public Testing Sites to Operate on a Modified Schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PleasantMountain

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Due to dangerously hot temperatures, the District’s public COVID-19 testing sites will operate on a modified schedule on Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22. Firehouse testing locations will remain closed. Residents are still encouraged to call their health care providers if they are in need of a test.

Tuesday, July 21 Public COVID-19 Testing Schedule

UDC-CC Bertie Backus Campus site (5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE), 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Judiciary Square site (F Street, NW between 4th and 5th Streets, NW), 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 22 Public COVID-19 Testing Schedule

Anacostia site (2241 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE), 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Judiciary Square site (F Street, NW between 4th and 5th Streets, NW), 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

No appointment is needed to get tested at the District’s public testing sites.

Additionally, (more…)

“The District’s public COVID-19 testing sites, including the downtown and Anacostia sites and firehouse locations, will be closed” today due to the high heat

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Due to dangerously hot temperatures, on Monday, July 20, the District’s public COVID-19 testing sites, including the downtown and Anacostia sites and firehouse locations, will be closed. Residents are encouraged to call their health care providers if they are in need of a test. (more…)

Let’s Talk Swimming

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Kat

Kat shares with us over the weekend: “In case anyone was wondering how the fourth year of construction at Hains Point pool is going”

Kinza asks: “I am looking for adult swimming lessons in DC, I live in SW but I have a car so I’m able to travel. Any leads will be appreciated.”

Collective Impact asks: “Any suggestions for where you can swim outdoors in the extended DC area?”

Some early responses: (more…)

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