“Dear PoPville,
Can’t say I was surprised to see this delivery truck at Le Diplomate this morning just completely drive over the traffic posts, destroying a few.”
And: (more…)
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Thanks to T. for sending: “Potential sovereign citizen near Costco in NE. Homemade tags?”
Maryland’s MDOT website says: “Depending upon the vehicle, you may request a message with at least 2 and up to 7 characters (numbers and/or letters).”
photo by Mark Livingstone
From AlertDC: “DC Fire reports the 2100 block of Wisconsin Ave NW is closed in both directions due to a motor vehicle crash. Updates are to follow.”
photo by Victoria Pickering
From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:
“Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen is introducing two bills to create more regular pedestrianized corridors in the District. The goal is to designate more desirable areas for people to gather and local businesses to thrive. The Public Life and Activity Zones Amendment (“PLAZA”) Act of 2023 directs the District Department of Transportation (“DDOT”) to identify and designate one corridor that is at least one-quarter mile long to be closed to personal vehicle traffic for at least 24 daytime hours per week starting in October 2026, with two more corridors to be designated by 2027. (more…)
“Thank you for calling 911, holding me, and waiting with me when I was too in shock to do anything.”
photo by Clif Burns
“Dear PoPville,
To the people who helped me today (November 13) after I got hit by a pickup truck on the crosswalk near Cardozo HS, I cannot thank you enough. Thank you for calling 911, holding me, and waiting with me when I was too in shock to do anything. (more…)
From WMATA: “We’ve heard your concerns and taken action to deter fare evasion. Our upgraded faregates at Capitol South mark the 11th station to receive them. Learn more here.”
WMATA’s GM writes: (more…)
13th and Missouri Ave, NW
Thanks to C. for sending yesterday (Sunday) from Brightwood/Brightwood Park.
Thanks to J. for sending from Brightwood/Manor Park:
“We woke up this morning to a power outage and looked out our window to see the image above. Looks like someone drove into the power line on the 300 block of Missouri Ave NW.”
“Dear PoPville,
This is from 9:10 this morning. Per the metal signs it should be two lanes south, 1 lane for bus. However it’s not. Did they not adjust the electronic signs for daylight savings time? Or (more…)
Thanks to Jeani for sending from 16th and R Street, NW just before 5pm.