Photo by Chris Williams
From AlertDC:
“US Air Force reports a flyover in the NCR consisting of 4 military aircrafts at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 11:40AM.”
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From Attorney General Karl Racine:
“DC residents: My office is investigating recent phishing scams that appear to be connected to the use of Uber. (more…)
Thanks to Commissioner Farnan for reporting this morning:
“Good morning from DCA! Dunkin’ Donuts line longer than TSA. If you have pre-check, you’re golden. If you don’t, you’re still looking at max 30 min security line. Safe travels!!!”
Thanks to Brenda for sending on Friday.
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
photo by LaTur
From WMATA:
“Metro customers can expect to see current (reduced) rail service levels through December 31, Metro announced today.
With no timeline established to return the 7000-series fleet in the interest of safety, and 6000-series railcars awaiting parts due to global supply chain challenges, incremental service improvements will be made during December as parts arrive for older model railcars. (more…)
Jane sends Saturday night around 8pm at 16th and T Street, NW.
“zero line in Terminal A at 7:06 AM Monday 11/22”
Reader says: “DCA airport security was a breeze this morning with clear”
“Was a nightmare at 5 AM on Saturday. Pre check was wrapped around into the entry concourse”
Mornings seem a bit more crowded again https://t.co/3Ucd7ciULW
— PoPville (@PoPville) November 22, 2021
And in conclusion – ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Safe travels to all!
Photo by slightlyworn
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS) in cooperation with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, invites public review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Assessment of Effect for improvements to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. To better meet the needs of current and future visitors, we’ve proposed several changes to the park’s general management plan–the plan that guides park management decisions. You’re invited to submit your feedback from Nov. 18 through Dec. 30.
Since 1971, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts has provided opportunities to experience live performances, learn about music and theater, and explore nature. The proposed improvements would improve the visitor experience while continuing to preserve the history, landscape and resources of the only national park established as a performing arts venue. This EA would amend the Park’s 1997 General Management Plan.
The amendment to the general management plan would allow the park to: (more…)
RPDC writes around 7am: “Sometimes even the early bird doesn’t get a break. Long lines at new @Reagan_Airport TSA security checkpoints.”
G writes at 6:30am: “not a surprise but DCA is once again a shitshow and has been since 5 am. LONG lines.
Missed my flight”
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve heard rumors that this has begun happening to others as well.
On Saturday, 11/13 I was out at lunch with a few friends in Adams Morgan. Around 3pm I called an Uber, as I’ve done dozens of times in DC and across the country. I was going to another friend’s surprise birthday party and running very late. Uber promptly connected me to a driver that was 3 minutes away and I thought ‘great that’s convenient maybe I’ll make this party on time!’ After waiting a few minutes, I checked my Uber app and I saw that I had a message from the driver requesting my phone number. I gave it to him, not thinking that it was odd the driver was not calling me through the app as usual. (more…)