“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday there was a bashed up car in the early morning hours at 36th st NW and Davenport St NW. This morning’s crash took out a light pole at Connecticut Ave NW and Brandywine St NW. Front windshield intact but back glass gone – (more…)
“On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K 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.”
“Most road closures and detours on Saturday will be in effect between the hours of 7:00am and 1:00pm. Streets will reopen on a rolling basis as soon as the last participant has passed and all course support materials have been removed. Please review the road closure grid and course map for more information. Resident and businesses located near the race course are urged to plan ahead and be aware of road closure schedules and alternate access routes.”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K 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.
When safe to do so, the Metropolitan Police Department will assist motorists in crossing the race route to help relieve traffic congestion due to the extended closures. However, motorists should not rely on crossing the route and should plan on going around the traffic closures.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026: (more…)
Thanks to all who sent from Mount Pleasant yesterday (Wednesday): (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday (Monday) on a crowded D94 bus, everyone coming home early to get out of the way of the storm (Monday) -we get to a stop in front of Georgetown Hospital just as the rain is pouring. CRAZY ass guy wearing a hospital gown and no shoes or pants crossing the street IN THE RAIN and traffic to the bus stop, gets ON and then once he sits down starts pulling off his various IV patches and other things, then his gown.. (more…)
I’m just saying it’s almost always a Maryland license plate…
photo by Tim Brown
DCA posted at 6:44pm: “If you’re flying in or out tonight, expect delays. Please reach out to your airline with specific flight questions.”
Department of Transportation Secretary Secretary Sean Duffy posted at 6:19pm:
“🚨BREAKING🚨 GROUND STOP CURRENTLY AT THE FOLLOWING AIRPORTS:
⚠️ Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
⚠️ Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
⚠️ Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
⚠️ Richmond International Airport (RIC)
@FAANews is working to address the source of a strong odor coming from Potomac TRACON that is impacting operations at the three airports.
For the most up to date information on your flight status, visit here.
UPDATE: The ground stop is over and operations have resumed.
Firefighters from Fauquier County and Prince William County confirm there is no danger to air traffic controllers, and they are returning to the Potomac TRACON. The source of the strong odor was traced to a circuit board that overheated, and it was replaced.
Thank you for your patience as we get flights up and running again “
From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) won nine new judgments in lawsuits filed against dangerous drivers under the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (STEER) Act, in addition to entering into five settlements in STEER Act cases. As a result of these judgments and settlements, 14 Maryland and Virginia drivers are legally obligated to pay to the District a total of $531,192 in unpaid fines, penalties and fees for traffic citations. OAG also filed five new lawsuits against out-of-state dangerous drivers who have amassed a combined total of 1,966 driving infractions on DC roads and who collectively owe the District nearly $625,194. (more…)
AKA don’t be an ass…
From WMATA:
“Starting this week, new decals will appear on the floor of some Metro trains, reminding customers sitting in priority seats to offer them to those in need.
Priority seating is intended for people with disabilities, people who use mobility devices, older adults, pregnant people, and others with not-always-visible disabilities. Priority seats are next to the center doors of each railcar. The seats are marked with signs above the seat, but they can be difficult to see in crowded trains or when customers are seated.
The floor decals will remind customers to look up and proactively offer the seat to fellow passengers who may need it more. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., on the D94 bus near 18th Street and H Street NW, a physical altercation broke out between an adult male and an adult female. Everyone on the bus froze in shock, but fortunately a young man stepped in and was able to separate the two. I just wanted to express my gratitude to that young man for his quick instinct and courage.”
Thanks to Eli for sending: “Ohhhhh… you wanted to go to Brooklyn?”
“Spotted in Eckington, not Brookland. Wonder what the fare was!”
Ha! Probably cheaper than Amtrak…
There was a time when… (more…)