Thanks to Jessica for sending in the barbies standing with Ukraine.
“Dear PoPville,
I am working with some friends in Tblisi, Georgia who have Ukrainian roots to get medical supplies directly to hospitals in Zhytomyr. It is purely a grass-roots, community-based effort. The GoFundMe campaign, which includes the details on what we are trying to do, is here.”
and
“COMEDY THEATER SHOW TO BENEFIT WCK / RELIEF EFFORTS IN UKRAINE 04.02.2022 (more…)
Thanks to Kate for sending: “Some of the truckers have made their way to Black Lives Matter Plaza.” (more…)
Thanks to J for sending just before 4pm “Truckers near Gallaudet for some reason.”
Regarding the highways Alert DC just updated: “The Metropolitan Police Department has ended traffic control measures and roads are now open to traffic.”
Ed. Note: Yesterday disruptions were reported on I-395, I-695, and I-295 starting around 1:30pm.
From AlertDC: “Due to demonstration activity expected on highways in and around the District of Columbia today, motorists should expect potential traffic delays. The Metropolitan Police Department is prepared to implement traffic control measures, including rolling road closures, as needed. Updates will be provided through the Alert DC system. Sign up at alert.dc.gov or follow www.twitter.com/alertdc.”
12:30pm Update: (more…)
From AlertDC: “Due to ongoing demonstration activity on I-395, I-695, and I-295 motorists should expect significant traffic delays in reaching your destination. If possible, you should consider delaying travel on these routes or use alternative transportation such as Metrorail. The Metropolitan Police Department has closed a number of streets and highway exits in order to keep traffic moving safely through the area. These rolling road closures are occurring in real-time as they are needed, and will be lifted as soon as they are no longer necessary.”
Anna writes: “Trucker convoy currently on 395/695. Expect traffic delays”
Jenny writes just before 2pm: “Haven’t moved an inch in 20 minutes because dumb ass people like this. Traffic is literally STOPPED.” (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending.
(Yet!)
2505 Wisconsin Ave, NW Update: from Alex
Thanks to Rene for sending: “Sleepy Glover Park getting in on the international action.” (more…)
2650 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Ryan for sending around 4pm: “Yo Yo Ma at Russian embassy. He said- “We all have to do something.”
Video: (more…)
Update:
“Dear PoPville,
Last night my friend and I came to a hockey game and when security personnel saw Ukrainian flags, they told us Ukrainian flags are not permitted by Capital One Arena and wouldn’t let us in unless we get rid of the flags.
Keep in mind Ovechkin, the captain of Capitals still has a profile photo on his Instagram with Putin.”
Ed. Note: Marcy sends the photo of the Harman Center/Shakespeare Theatre below, across the street from the Capitol One Center:
Capital One Arena’s website says:
“Unless otherwise specified by teams or event management, guests are welcome to bring small signs, posters and flags for events. Banners are not allowed. The following guidelines apply:
Item must be related to the event. (more…)
This morning a reader wrote: “There are tons of cops on 395 in both directions pulling people over. What’s going on?”
“Didn’t seem to be pulling people over, but a marked and unmarked car at most exits with a snowplow”
From AlertDC:
“The District of Columbia and its public safety agencies are aware of and prepared for potential demonstrations that may take place in the National Capital Region in the weeks ahead. Mayor Bowser is being briefed by public safety officials as we continue to monitor the situation closely. There are layered mitigation strategies in place and our agencies remain in regular contact with local, regional, and federal partners. (more…)