“Dear PoPville,
Absolutely insane number of scooters blocking the sidewalk outside the GSA Building (7th and D SW) where the soldiers are staying.”
Wait, what?
Transit
Thanks to G. for sending from Union Station. WMATA had reported problems at Wheaton and Glenmont but hopefully things back on track (intended!) soon. (more…)
From MPD:
“Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during, and immediately following the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The Army’s 250th Birthday Parade is designated a National Special Security Event by the Department of Homeland Security, a designation that is based in part on the event’s significance, size and attendees. Designating an event an NSSE allows for significant resources from the federal government, as well as state and local partners, to be used to ensure a robust security plan is in place.
This page will provide public safety information, road closures, and restrictions related to this event.
For information about the US Army’s 250th celebration, please visit their website.
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Metro Service (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to begin streetscape work on Connecticut Avenue NW between S Street and California Street starting Monday, June 23, 2025, weather permitting. This marks the first phase of the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover Project. The deckover portion of the project is expected to begin in late July.
Construction will begin in the median between S Street and California Street NW, followed by work on the small island between T Street and California Street NW. Sidewalk construction is scheduled to begin in early Fall.
Traffic Impacts: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
FYI – Scooters are basically completely restricted. I assume this has to do with the military parade over the weekend. There was literally zero communication from the city or Lime. It is absurd that they regulate them like this.
They lifted some so I guess it was partially for Pride, but wouldn’t be surprised to see them come back for the army parade. (more…)
14th and H Street, NE
Thanks to G. and N. for sending: “Car (driver) crashed into our building at 1402 H Street NE around 10:17pm last night. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw a dude (not a cop) riding a horse on H and 12th NE last night.”
Thanks to Elliot for sending the photo above: “there are 4 people on horseback riding down h…”
col. also caught them in action in Shaw: “anyone know why there are horses galloping through 7th & RI NW?” (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Nationals Park Stadium on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 6:45PM.“
photo by Mr.TinMD
From WMATA:
“Metro is reminding customers of a new systemwide banning policy taking effect this week.
The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex crime or a sex-related crime, anyone who violates Metro’s Passenger Conduct Rule, or a person who commits any assault on a Metro employee, contractor, or customer from entering or using the Metro system, properties, or facilities for more than 24 hours.
Previously, MTPD could ban a person for up to 24 hours if they violated the passenger conduct rules in Metro’s Tariff, which includes abusive, unacceptable, or unsafe conduct.
Under the new policy, the banning period will apply as follows: (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), the NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID), and community members to unveil the newly transformed Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza at the intersection of Florida Avenue and New York Avenue NE. The completion of this $41 million infrastructure project marks a major milestone in the Bowser Administration’s work to create safer, more accessible, and better connected corridors across all eight wards. The event also celebrated the completion of the Florida Avenue Multimodal Streetscape Project. (more…)