photo by Dave Lyons
National Mall NPS with the good springtime news:
“Our cherry blossom experts are finalizing their projection for peak bloom dates. Next week (Thurs, 2/29), we’ll join our partners to share the big announcement, so everyone can begin their spring planning. Follow our social media accounts to get the news first!”
STAY TUNED.
previous mega pothole on RCP
“Dear PoPville,
Every day on my commute I encounter some deep and treacherous potholes on broadbranch road between brandywine and 27th. The road is in terrible condition with deep potholes that cause people to cross the double yellow line. (more…)
“Overhead Baseball Lights at Harrison Park (1300 block V St NW) on 24/7”
UPDATE: “after many calls from my neighbors it seems DPR sent out a maintenance crew and has finally turned off these lights.”
“Dear PoPville,
I live on the 1300 block of V St NW facing Harrison Park. On Monday, a maintenance crew came out and did something to the baseball diamond’s overhead lights. It seems like they haven’t finished that job yet and left a cherry picker parked on V St. Not sure what happened, but every since the lights have been left permanently on and now it’s keeping everyone on the block up at night. As you can see in the photos attached, it is super, super bright – great for nighttime little league games, not so much at 1 AM when we’re trying to sleep. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We’ve put together the Southwest, DC Prehistoric Pocket Park as a little bit of sidewalk joy for people walking between the Wharf and L’Enfant Metro station!” (more…)
Image Courtesy of OMA+OLIN
From a press release:
“The 11th Street Bridge Park, Washington’s first elevated public park, today announced Comcast as its official “Connectivity Partner.” The company will provide free high-speed internet access, free laptops, and digital skills programming for the park’s anticipated one million annual visitors, and surrounding community. The investment announced today is part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to help advance digital equity. (more…)
20th/New Hampshire and O Street, NW
Somehow I had been mixing up parks. Thanks to Nora for setting me straight about the Sonny Bono plaque!! In full effect: (more…)
From a press release:
“Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today the first set of summer 2024 Filene Center performances at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Tickets for all announced performances go on sale to the public on Friday, February 16 at 10 AM.
“Wolf Trap serves as a welcoming haven for all, where our thoughtfully curated roster of award-winning artists guarantees an opportunity for everyone to create long-lasting memories that span generations,” said Arvind Manocha, President and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation. “This year, we are thrilled to open the Meadow Commons—the embodiment of our community’s commitment and support to enhance the visitor experience through elevated concessions, improved accessibility, and more. With this upgrade, we’re dedicated to ensuring that all visitors can savor the magic of a performance at Wolf Trap.”
The full roster of Wolf Trap’s 2024 Summer performances announced to date are found HERE.
Season highlights include: (more…)
Chesapeake House, “It was built in 1937 by the Mattingly family, making it a relative late-comer to the declining Reno City community. The Mattinglys operated a store of the first floor and lived upstairs The family sold the building to the United States in 1950. It is expected that Chesapeake House will be restored as part of a planned-unit development agreement with the developers of a mixed-use development project on Wisconsin Avenue.”
“Dear PoPville,
This small brick building in Tenley (right next to the Jackson-Reed tennis courts, at the corner of Belt/41st/Chesapeake) has been vacant and boarded up for as long as I can remember. At least since the mid-90s I think. (more…)
4551 Fort Drive, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the deal with the Wilson Pool? It’s been closed for months now…”
Ed. Note: Likely related to the on again, off again, on again, off again HVAC issues…
4600 Texas Ave, SE via DGS
From DGS:
“The DC Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) broke ground on the Texas Avenue Dog Park. This will be the first dog park to open East of the River and is scheduled to open in mid-2024 across the street from Plummer Elementary School. (more…)