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.
photo by Emily
From WMATA:
“Metro is honoring veterans this week with live music in stations and a patriotic train and bus serving customers throughout the region.
On Thursday, November 9, the Eastern High School Blue & White Marching Machine will perform live music at Smithsonian (National Mall entrance) and Pentagon stations from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The 50-student band will be traveling via Metro to perform patriotic music for customers at the stations. (more…)
“North Capitol by the VA hospital at 755am”
“Dear PoPville,
Serious question. I grew up driving in LA. I’m used to aggressive drivers. As an itinerant government employee, I’ve lived in a lot of places, but the outright rudeness and lawlessness of drivers in the DMV is insanity. (more…)
photo by jwhokie
From Alert DC: “The Naval Air Force Atlantic will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at approximately 3:10PM.”
16th and Shepherd St, NW
Thanks to Emma and LB for sending over the weekend:
“Looks like a car hit it, there were black pieces of frame still scattered about.” (more…)