photo by nevermindtheend
From WMATA:
“Metro today completed final review of its plan to return eight 7000-series trains to passenger service. Customers can expect service to start tomorrow. (more…)
Transit
Thanks to Taylor for sharing: “Last night around midnight on the corner of 12th and N in Logan Circle! Ran outside to help and the driver had gotten out through the sunroof and bolted.” (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC: “US Air Force reports a flyover in the NCR consisting of one (1) military aircraft at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 at 11:45AM.”
Thanks to JH for sending: “Spotted by the National Gallery of Art on 6/12. It’ll be around all month.”
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Thanks to Parth, J and GF for sending around 3:45pm from U Street between 13th and 14th: “Arrested immediately. As far as I could tell nobody was hurt” (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending: “Wild crash at the corner of RI and NJ an hour ago (3:11am). Astonishingly loud. Amazingly, no one appeared to be seriously injured, minus the light pole and signs. Police detained two individuals from the SUV on its side (both were in handcuffs when I left). Intersection is still blocked off as of this email. Stay safe out there.”
AlertDC had reported: “DCFEMS reports the 400 block of Road Island Avenue, NW, between 5th Street and Florida Avenue is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes. Expect delays.” (more…)
Thanks to Florence for first sending around 6:15pm Friday night: “Fessenden St NW is closed between 41 and 42”
Kat notes: “Requested a four-way stop at 42nd St NW and Fessenden St NW. DDOTDC denied.” (more…)
From a press release:
“To celebrate the DC Class of 2022, XQ Institute and SOMETHING IN THE WATER will give a free pass to SOMETHING IN THE WATER to every high school senior in DC – over 4,000 students. The festival created by visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams will feature a diverse lineup Juneteenth weekend, June 17-19 in Washington D.C.
Alongside the festival, XQ and SOMETHING IN THE WATER are coming together to host the DC+XQ Community Market, steps away from the festival and open to the public starting at 10am on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19.
“XQ’s goal is to transform high schools,” said Marc Ecko, XQ’s Chief Creative & Strategy Officer. “We believe the work of transformation is community centered, so celebrating DC’s student community with the greater DC community is an honor for XQ.”
The DC+XQ Community Market will feature an array of local vendors, merchants and entrepreneurs representing DC’s unique and vibrant culture. Alongside the market, there will be a photo booth and interactive experience presented in community with DC artist, Chris Pyrate, and a special appearance by international artist JR’s Inside Out Project.
XQ Institute is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so that every student graduates ready to succeed in life. In February 2022, DC+XQ was launched with DCPS as a community-driven, district-wide, multi-year partnership to rethink what DC public high schools can be for all students.
“The DC+XQ partnership is an investment in the successful futures of young people throughout the District of Columbia. XQ is proud to serve alongside DC Public Schools and communities to show that high school transformation is necessary, possible, and underway,” said Ursulina Ramirez, XQ’s Chief Program Officer.”
From MPD:
“From Friday, June 17, 2022 through Sunday, June 19, 2022, the Something in the Water (SITW) music festival will take place in the District of Columbia. Beginning on Monday, June 13, 2022 through Thursday, June 16, 2022, the buildout and setup for SITW will take place on city streets. In conjunction with the buildout and the festival, motorists should take into consideration the following parking restrictions and street closures: (more…)
Sylvia sends this What the Helen of Troy is This? from Logan Circle. I spotted a similar set up on Wisconsin and they seem to count cars for transportation/road planning/safety purposes: (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“On Saturday, June 11, 2022, the Capital Pride Parade and Block Party will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)