“Dear PoPville,
There is a public tennis court at 23rd and N St, NW that one or more daycares use as a giant playpen. It’s unfair to players who would like to use the court, the kids rip down the nets, and (more…)
parks
3950 37th Street, NW at Rodman
Nothing a few chemicals can’t clear up… (more…)
Thanks to Chris for sending the update: “The cleaning is complete, the process to refill it is underway.” (more…)
4551 Fort Dr, NW “*Currently CLOSED until further notice due to emergency repairs.”
A tipster shares that “DGS recently awarded a contract to replace the HVAC systems at the Wilson pool.
The equipment will take 9-12 months to get and another 6 months to do the work.” (more…)
via DC Fire and EMS
Thanks to all who sent word. DC Fire and EMS reports: “Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park vicinity Piney Branch Pkwy NW. Several additional units requested. Continue efforts to surround fire & protect structures where necessary.”
via DC Fire and EMS
“Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park at Beach Drive & Piney Branch Pkwy. NW. working to surround fire. Putting hose lines in place to protect homes on Quincy St NW, where fire is traveling uphill. Hose line used to protect a home on Quincy St NW towards which the brush fire was extending. All homes have been protected.”
From AlertDC: “DC FEMS reports that motorist should avoid the area of Beach Drive and Rock Creek Parkway until further notice due to Fire Department Activity.”
“Dear PoPville,
An update on the Wilson Aquatic Center closure from DC Health:
‘The closure was primarily due to the HVAC/Ventilation systems not being fully operational. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In the post about the reopening of the lower section of Meridian Hill park you commented that it was the first time you had seen NPS use the term Malcolm X Park. There is a sign by the entrance to the lower plaza that explains that despite the popular usage of Malcolm X Park, they can’t change the official name because the park contains President Buchanan’s memorial, (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know what these new structures on the side of the mall area of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park are going to be used for?” (more…)
“Completed lower plaza of Meridian Hill Park. NPS Photo”
Ed. Note: This is the first time I’ve seen an official release from the National Park Service that says “Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park”
From a press release:
“Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, has reopened after the National Park Service (NPS) constructed an accessible route through the lower plaza level and restored its distinctive historic landscape and architectural features. (more…)
photo by Dave Lyons
From the National Park Service: “You heard it here first! Our cherry tree experts are predicting peak bloom to fall between March 22 – 25 this year.”
STAY TUNED.