“Dear PoPville,
I saw this on Connecticut Ave, near H (by the White House). From my Googling, Tesla’s Cyber Cab Robotaxi is what it appears to be!” (more…)
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From Alert DC last night:
“The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct routine live-fly exercises over the National Capital Region between June 30 and July 2 from midnight to 5:30 a.m. Expect low flying aircraft, loud noises. All NORAD exercises are carefully planned and closely controlled.”
ICYMI: Unrelated and for the 250 anniversary festivities there will be a Boatload of Military Flyovers coming between June 24-July 10.
As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
“Tonight, 8 aircraft will fly in formation above the National Mall as part of the opening of the Great American State Fair.
The formation features (more…)
From Alert DC:
“The US Military has notified the District of Columbia that it will conduct aircraft flyovers near the National Mall from June 24 to July 10 as a part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. While there may be an increase in air traffic noise, there is no cause for alarm.”
As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
Thanks to Aaron for sending these cool shots of the French Flyover from the Wharf: (more…)
photo courtesy of the Patrouille de France
Thanks to Emily and Denis for passing on from the French Embassy:
“WASHINGTONIANS! On Monday morning, you will have the opportunity to see the Patrouille de France on their #Liberté250 Mission. If you’d like to see these elite pilots in action, have your aviators and your camera pointed towards the sky at: (more…)
photo by kelly bell photography
From WMATA:
“This weekend will include several bus and rail changes due to the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19, and the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20. Additionally, service changes for nearly 50 bus routes across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will go into effect Sunday, June 21.
The previously scheduled track work for June 19-21 for the Crystal City second entrance construction has been cancelled since the planned work was completed early.
On Saturday, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Is it just me or is Capital Bikeshare trying to charge others for lost bikes it mistakenly says were not docked?
In my case, it turns out the dock was ‘off line’ when my bike was docked and Capital Bikeshare had no record of it – until I found the bike ( with serial number) still in the dock 2 days later and sent a photo to prove the problem is with its system.”
photo by angela n.
From the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority”
“Ticketed passengers on flights at Reagan National Airport (DCA) this summer are advised to closely monitor the status of their flights for adjustments during America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C. Many events will include downtown flyovers or other aerial displays such as fireworks or parachute jumps, which will affect flights periodically at Reagan National. Some of the major events include: (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending Monday afternoon.
WMATA shares: “Our team worked overnight and into the morning to transport our fully restored 1000-series train and 8000-series mockup to the National Mall!
Check them out from June 25 – July 10 at the Great American State Fair, and join us as we continue celebrating 50 years of Metro!” (more…)