photo by Diane Krauthamer

From AlertDC:

“On Saturday, April 6, 2024, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Petalpalooza 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: Read More

Thanks to Pablo for sending. AlertDC reports:

“WMATA reports the Brookland Metro Station is closed due to police activity. Trains are temporarily bypassing Brookland-CUA. Shuttle buses are being provided.”

From WMATA: “Red Line: Trains continue to bypass Brookland-CAU due to police activity at the station. Metro Bus H8, operates between Rhode Island Ave and Brookland-CUA. Metro Bus 80 operates between Brookland-CAU to Fort Totten.” Read More

This guy was barreling down Albermarle street with no license plate at all. Miraculously stopped at the red light at least…

Thanks to Latisha for sending: “Not sure which section this falls under but I definitely thought it was worth sending… Spotted on South Capitol Street by Nats…”

Thanks to Amber for sharing: “lots of flooding in Rock Creek… avoid for now.”

Not in Rock Creek but AlertDC warns:

“DDOT reports high standing water in the westbound lanes of the 800-900 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 7th and 9th Streets. Only the left lane is passable. Please take caution and use alternate routes.”

J. sends last night: “Spotted at Petworth metro. Undercover cops catching fare evaders.”

photo by Eric P.

From AlertDC:

“The US Military will be conducting a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday April 3, 2024, at 12:15PM.”

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Thanks to a reader for sending this great shot on metro!

***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]

3600 block of 14th Street, NW

Jared reported: “Hit and run Colombia heights 14th street NW. In front of Artemis. She was a pedestrian. The car sped off.”

Ed. Note: I saw a photo of the woman struck who looked bloodied and stunned. Wishing her a speedy recovery. And justice.

photo by Eric P.

From AlertDC:

“The US Military will be conducting a flyover at Nationals Park on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 3:55 PM.”