photo by Miki Jourdan
From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Due to the poor air quality in Washington, D.C., the Zoo is closed today, Thursday June 8, for the safety of our animals, our staff and our guests. Please check our website for reopening information.”
photo by Laryssa
From DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management:
“A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for DC today, June 8. During a Code Purple alert, the air quality is very unhealthy.”
“The smell of smoke this morning and everything obscured beyond the bridge.. jarring way to wake up.” photo by DH
From Art. D:
Full release with all the info from the Mayor’s Office: (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
From Alert DC:
“NWS has issued a Code Red alert for tomorrow, June 8, due to very poor air quality, which may be unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens. Wearing a mask may help limit irritation for those suffering from respiratory illnesses. (more…)
photo by Alex Palombo
From Alert DC:
“NWS reports very poor air quality today, which may be unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens. Reduced visibility is expected from 3-6PM. Wearing a mask may help limit irritation for those suffering from respiratory illnesses.
Avoid strenuous outdoor activities and keep any activity short. Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them. Additionally, residents can take these steps to reduce exposure: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I always thought that DC merely threw away its recyclables, but it was done behind the scenes. Today, the secret is out. Both green and blue bins dumped in same compactor. According to our maintenance man, it’s the second week in a row DC sanitation has done this. The excuse? “Not enough manpower, not enough trucks.” This was the answer provided by DC Sanitation worker.”
“Dear PoPville,
Whoever is constructing Stephen Starr’s restaurant space at Signal House (1255 Union Street NE) is dumping their wastewater in this treebox/rain garden… It’s been going on for at least a few weeks now.
I have shared with 311 and will also share with DOE and DOB as well.”
“Dear PoPville,
Did DC govt drop off the compost bins in Ward 5 early? Found this sitting on my front doorstep, but I haven’t received any official email explaining. the website still only says pickups will start “Summer 2023”
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin the annual spraying of the female ginkgo street trees on Monday, May 1, 2023. The spraying will occur overnight from 9:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m., weather permitting.
The annual spraying serves to reduce the formation of mature ginkgo fruit, which emits an offensive smell when it falls on sidewalks and roadways. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was standup paddle boarding from Georgetown to chain bridge and stopped off in a little cove. This area was perfect pond-like conditions and pretty shallow. (more…)
Update from NPS: “To report illegal activity in any of the federal reservations managed by us, you can contact the US Park Police at 202-610-7500”
“Dear PoPville,
This makeshift landfill appeared just off Whitehaven Trail (behind the Safeway on Wisconsin Ave). Someone seems to be dumping and possibly sorting trash here. There’s no vehicle access, so they must be carrying the garbage bags down the trail — very strange! (more…)