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…)
Transit
“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…)
34th and Porter Street, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending around 12:30pm in Cleveland Park: (more…)
From MPD:
“On Friday, June 6, 2025, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, motorists should take into consideration the following parking restrictions and street closures associated with the World Pride Parade and Block Party: (more…)
Predicted: November 3rd, 2015: “Why the Streetcar will never work”.
The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner with the big news:
“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw these signs at the corner of New Hampshire/Q/18 NW today and wondered what they were trying to instruct people or cars to do?” (more…)
From WMATA:
“Today, Metro launched a new, faster, and easier way to pay fares called “Tap. Ride. Go.”
Customers can now simply tap a contactless credit or debit card with the contactless 
or mobile wallet/smartwatch virtual cards on rail station fare gates to pay for fares. SmarTrip cards (physical and mobile) will continue to be an option to pay for fares and parking.
Tap. Ride. Go. will be available for use on Metrobuses and at Metro parking facilities in the future. (more…)