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Heads Up Arlington Memorial Bridge Shut Downs Down for Construction this Weekend Starting Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville Flickr user Phil

From ALERT DC:

“The National Park Service will close Arlington Memorial Bridge to drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians from 9 p.m. on Friday, December 7, to 5 a.m. on Monday, December 10. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will need to use alternative routes to cross the Potomac River. Boaters in the Potomac River should approach the bridge with caution and avoid the area near its center span. You can learn more about how construction affects access to the bridge on a daily basis at: go.nps.gov/MemorialBridge

When the December 7-10 closure ends, the bridge will return to the current three lane traffic pattern. (more…)

“Federal agencies will be CLOSED Wednesday” The official schedule of events for the state funeral of former President George H.W. Bush

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user John Brighenti

From Deputy Mayor Donahue:

“The official schedule of events for the state funeral of former President George H.W. Bush has been released.

Federal agencies will be CLOSED Wednesday and residents should expect many closed streets downtown that day.”

Ed. Note: One Fed writes me, “Would be interested to know more about this–haven’t heard anything official from work.” Have any Feds out there gotten official notice from their office?

Folks on twitter are keen to learn if D.C. government will follow suit: “I don’t understand why you wait until the last minute to announce any closings. The Federal Government does it the correct way. There are folks with kids, etc who need to plan. I wish you guys were more considerate.”

From AlertDC:

“The United States Capitol Police (USCP) reports the following street closures are in effect until 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, for former President George H.W. Bush State Funeral:

– East Capitol Street NE/SE, from Second Street, NE/SE to First Street, NE/SE
– First Street NE/SE, from Constitution Avenue, NE to Independence Avenue, SE”

From Official U.S. State Funeral:

“Monday, December 3, 3:30 p.m. EST – Arrival Ceremony – Joint Base Andrews

Monday, December 3, 4:45 p.m. EST – Arrival Ceremony – U.S. Capitol

Monday, December 3, 5:00 p.m. EST – Lie in State* – U.S. Capitol (more…)

Heads Up if You’re Planning on Taking Metro this Weekend “Stations closed: Waterfront, L’Enfant Plaza (upper level), Archives and Gallery Place (lower level)”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Elvert Barnes

From WMATA:

“Red, Orange and Silver line trains operate regular weekend intervals
Blue Line trains operate every 16-20 minutes, see below for details
There is no Yellow Line service
Free shuttle buses replace Green Line trains between Navy Yard and Mt Vernon Sq (more…)

TRAFFIC ADVISORY TOMORROW (Wed.) for the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user John Sonderman

From MPD:

“On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the 96th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 the following streets will be closed from approximately 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm: (more…)

“MTPD detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to ID the two individuals pictured here in connection with an assault of a blind passenger”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Metro Transit Police. “MTPD detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to ID the two individuals pictured here in connection with an assault of a blind passenger this morning on the Red Line near NoMA.”

UPDATE to this morning’s “Absolutely Disgusting Behavior on Red Line This Morning”.

From WMATA (via email):

“MTPD is actively investigating, including reviewing video from aboard the railcar.

Below is the narrative from the police incident report:

On 11/26/2018 at approximately 0750 hour V-001, a blind male with a service dog, reports boarding a red line train in the direction of Shady Grove at the Rhode Island Avenue metro station located at 919 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington, DC when he inadvertently bumped into a passenger as he boarded the train. As the train left the Rhode Island Ave station S-01 pushed V-001 and began to verbally threaten him. W-1 intervened and attempted to defuse the altercation when S-01 and S-02 began to shout obscenities at her. W-1 further reports that as she attempted to call the police S-01 and S-02 attempted to grab her phone, however she was able to hold on to her phone, call the police and later video record the altercation that had developed between S-01, S-02 and an unknown/unidentified passenger as the train continued to service the subsequent two (2) stations. W-1 reports the altercation ended when the train serviced Union Station and S-01 and S-02 got off the train making good their escape. V-01 reports having no injuries and no medical attention was required. DVR requested.

Suspect 1 is described as:
B/M, band-aid under his right eye, dark blue jeans w/ dark blue, blue and white underwear showing, and a black hooded sweat shirt

Suspect 2 is described as:
B/M 18-20 yoa, black knit cap, blue stone washed jeans”

From Metro Transit Police:

“SEEKING TO ID: MTPD detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to ID the two individuals pictured here in connection with an assault of a blind passenger this morning on the Red Line near NoMA. Have info? Call (301) 955-5000 or send a text to MyMTPD (696875) #wmata”

Shooting Just Before 2pm on Benning Road, Reader Reports Traffic Issues with Street Closures

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD:

“Earlier this afternoon members of the Fifth District responded to a call for service for sounds of gunshots in the 1800 Block of Benning Rd NE. Officers arrived on scene and located two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The first victim was pronounced on the scene. The second victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. MPD’s Violent Crimes Branch will handling the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this offense are encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or via text at 50411.”

A reader reports: (more…)

“Absolutely Disgusting Behavior on Red Line This Morning”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update: “MTPD detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to ID the two individuals pictured here in connection with an assault of a blind passenger”

“Dear PoPville,

Around 7:45am, I boarded a red line train at Ft. Totten heading towards Shady Grove. There was a swell of people near the doors, so people shoved their way on once they opened. Among the people pushing through was a blind man with a seeing eye dog. Once the man sat down, he was approached by two teenagers, a taller kid with kind of a scraggly beard, and a younger one with a bandaid on his face. The older one asked why the man was pushing. The blind man responded, “Because I’m blind, that’s why I have a seeing eye dog.” One kid asked, “You blind?” The blind man said yes. The older kid said, “Don’t push me again, you blind (more…)

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