Thanks to C. for sending around 1:30pm: “Car Crash on 16th Street, NW” (more…)
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Thanks to Dustyn for sending just before 9am: “Tree down on piney branch parkway not far from entrance at Arkansas and Taylor.”
Definitely be prepared to stop!
“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…
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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…)