From WMATA:
“The people have spoken! After more than 20,000 votes from customers throughout the region, we have a winner.
The public selected Option 3 as the updated livery design for Metro’s incoming rail fleet. (more…)
Transit
4400 block of Newark Street, NW
“1 patient transported with serious injuries.”
Thanks to AH for sharing from: “Newark St NW. In front of Horace Mann ES.” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From MPD:
“From Tuesday, August 26, 2025, through Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center will host the 2025 National Homeland Security Conference. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closure that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
5500 block Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Justin for sending:
“Car ran into the gas pump fully engulfed — Exxon Connecticut and Morrison” (more…)
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Thanks to all who sent around this morning: “There was a two car accident which is blocking all lanes of traffic westbound on Florida Ave starting at North Cap extending to 1st NW!”
DC Fire and EMS reported: “At 4:08 AM, crash with vehicle overturned with entrapment N. Capitol & Florida Ave NE. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
This morning, at 6:15AM, a cop car with sirens followed by 3-4 large military vehicles were heading north on 8th St SE and one of the military vehicles loudly t-boned a vehicle heading southwest on North Carolina Avenue SE. From my viewpoint, this was clearly not an intentional stopping/crashing of a vehicle.
Following the crash, a group of national guard hopped off to go see what had happened.
I’m curious if the person in the car is okay…”
Another reader writes: “Driver was conscious but they were using jaws of life to open her door. (more…)
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From WMATA:
“Calling all transit fans! Metro wants you to help finalize the exterior design of our upcoming 8000-series rail fleet.
Customers can now vote (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:10AM.”
“Dear PoPville,
(Above) is a photo my wife took in Boston last week. It appears to be one of the retired DC circulator buses. Note the Massachusetts plates on it.”
Nice to see they’re getting a second life!!
Woof.
Thanks to JP for sending: “This section of 19th st. Has been closed to cars since the pandemic.
Kramer’s and other restaurants had outdoor seating in the street How does this benefit the neighborhood to open it up to traffic again?! (19th and Q NW).”