“Dear PoPville,
turning left on K at 2nd Street NE at 6:58pm on Thursday (January 22) and then verbally accosted by that driver after they chased you down at L and 2nd Streets NE, (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Friday, January 23, 2026, funeral services for Officer Terry Bennett will take place in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Following the funeral service a procession will travel into D.C. and will end in Laurel, MD. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is advising commuters across the region to plan for rolling closures that will impact traffic in both D.C. and Prince George’s County.
The following roadways will have a rolling closure in conjunction with a funeral procession, expected to occur between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“On Friday, January 23, 2026, the annual March for Life will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: (more…)
M and Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to A. for sending: “Another flipped SUV. Seen at Connecticut and M St NW at 6:25 this morning.” (more…)
“Traffic Advisory: 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Peace Walk and Parade (Monday, January 19)”
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photo by Beau Finley
From AlertDC:
“On Monday, January 19, 2026, the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Peace Walk and Parade 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:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the parade from 6:00AM to 4:00PM: (more…)
“DCA — Terminal 2, C Gates (airside)”
Big day for new coffee shop outposts continues!
From an email:
“Colada Shop has opened its first-ever airport location, bringing its signature Cuban coffee, cocktails, and all-day bites to travelers flying through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Open from first flight to last, the new outpost delivers the brand’s warm, vibrant hospitality in an on-the-go setting.”
Full press release: (more…)
Trying to remember what I was up to on September 15th, 2018 3:36AM…
Thanks to Al for sending:
“somehow the metrobus was a delorean…”
The question is, obviously, can an accordion metrobus get to 1.21 Gigawatts?!?
“Map includes National Airport station closures (only on March 7-8, May 9-10, and May 16-17).”
Do note the official name used in the WMATA release below…
From WMATA:
“Crystal City Entrance Construction: Spring 2026 Weekend Closures
Highlights
Trains will not operate between Pentagon City and National Airport for ten impacted weekends in spring 2026. For three of those weekends, trains will not operate between Pentagon City and Potomac Yard.
Crystal City station will be closed for all ten impacted weekends.
In addition, National Airport station will also be closed for three of those impacted weekends.
Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Pentagon City and National Airport stations, with the shuttle extending to service Potomac Yard for the three weekends that National Airport station is closed.
Beginning the weekend of Feb. 14, 2026, (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) continues to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the intersection of 16th Street and L Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:49 p.m., a Chevrolet Malibu operating at a high rate of speed southbound in the 1100 block of 16th Street, Northwest, entered the intersection with L Street against a red light. The Malibu collided with a Toyota Corolla that was traveling eastbound on L Street with a green light. The collision caused the Malibu to strike a pedestrian walking eastbound in the crosswalk with the right-of-way, across 16th Street. Three additional vehicles stopped at the red light northbound on 16th Street were also damaged in the collision.
The operator and sole occupant of the Malibu attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by responding officers. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, the pedestrian was pronounced dead. (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending: “Spotted coming out of the Union Station garage. The LCD bar in front says self driving.”
Is this a Karsan?
“Karsan has announced its first U.S. order for ten Autonomous e-Jests, marking the start of the model’s deployment in North America. The vehicles will enter service from 2026 in the Atlanta area and Central Florida. (more…)