kp writes: “who else has been victimized by the new intersection at NY and FL?! it was honestly better w the Wendy’s. i have sat through ten minutes of light cycles here five times in the last two weeks. do better”
DDOT says: “Anticipated Construction Completion December 2024”
Maryland plate
Thanks to G. for reporting: “Car crash (again) on Connecticut Ave
Massive head-on crash Sat night (7-8pm) between two drivers on Connecticut Ave in front of Politics and Prose. Not sure how it happened but it looked very serious. Hope all involved are safe. (more…)
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will hold her election night watch party at Howard University. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration. (more…)
photo by Jennifer Williamson
From MPD:
“On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the 2024 BellRinger bicycle ride will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.:
M Street from Scott Key Bridge to Whitehurst Freeway, NW
Canal Road from Whitehurst Freeway to Chain Bridge, NW
Foxhall Road from MacArthur Boulevard to Canal Road, NW
Reservoir Road from V Street and Canal Road, NW
Clara Barton Parkway from the Chain Bridge to the District-Maryland state line”
And
“On Sunday, October 27, 2024, the Marine Corps Marathon 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:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I witnessed a big white box truck hit a white SUV on 17th street heading down to piney branch in Mount Pleasant yesterday (Wednesday.) (more…)
A. writes: “Lanier and Ontario RD. Lanier Heights/Adams Morgan around 12:30pm (Monday) No injuries. The white car hit another car before this one…”
Not sure how I never noticed this memorial, apparently unveiled in 2011, before at Metro Center (I guess I don’t normally use this F Street exit) but it’s very well done: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Never seen anything like this in a lifetime of city living: totally downed street light in front of Herman Miller showroom, across from MLK library (900 G St. NW). (more…)
rendering via airshow
Thanks to D. for sending:
Two French Air Force Rafales from the renowned Lafayette Squadron will perform a flyover of the National Mall in Washington, DC, on October 19th. This commemorative flyover marks the 200th anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America, symbolizing the lasting alliance between the two nations.
The flyover will feature the Rafales approaching from the east, executing a single pass from East to West just south of the National Mall. The flyover is scheduled to begin at 11:15 AM, (more…)
Thanks to K. for sending: “Nightmare on the D2 line. I’m sure your team can come up with a brilliant caption for the season.”
Since you guys are my team, drop your caption in the comments!