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While We Wait for the Storm, “Next phase of Metro’s Bus Shelter Replacement Project underway”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Metro is installing nearly 200 new bus shelters at Metro-owned locations as part of a multi-year capital project. Construction began at Twinbrook station last month and continues at Shady Grove, as of Jan. 5.

Over the next several months, bus shelters at Shady Grove will be replaced two at a time with either single or double shelter designs, based on the number of people each stop serves per day. All bus routes will continue to service Shady Grove; however, bus stops will be temporarily reassigned within the bus loop area to accommodate this work. Metro personnel will be on-site to help customers locate their bus stop. The Shady Grove east Kiss and Ride will be closed during bus shelter construction. (more…)

Traffic Advisory (rolling closures) This Afternoon (Friday) for Funeral of Officer Terry Bennett

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Friday, January 23, 2026, funeral services for Officer Terry Bennett will take place in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Following the funeral service a procession will travel into D.C. and will end in Laurel, MD. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is advising commuters across the region to plan for rolling closures that will impact traffic in both D.C. and Prince George’s County.

The following roadways will have a rolling closure in conjunction with a funeral procession, expected to occur between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: (more…)

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2026 March for Life, “there will be parking restrictions and street closures”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

From MPD:

“On Friday, January 23, 2026, the annual March for Life will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: (more…)

“Traffic Advisory: 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Peace Walk and Parade (Monday, January 19)”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Beau Finley

From AlertDC:

“On Monday, January 19, 2026, the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Peace Walk and Parade 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 for the parade from 6:00AM to 4:00PM: (more…)

Colada Shop Opens an Airport Outpost at DCA!

By Prince Of Petworth


“DCA — Terminal 2, C Gates (airside)”

Big day for new coffee shop outposts continues!

From an email:

“Colada Shop has opened its first-ever airport location, bringing its signature Cuban coffee, cocktails, and all-day bites to travelers flying through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Open from first flight to last, the new outpost delivers the brand’s warm, vibrant hospitality in an on-the-go setting.”

Full press release: (more…)

DCA PSA: “Trains will not operate between Pentagon City and National Airport for ten impacted weekends in spring 2026.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Map includes National Airport station closures (only on March 7-8, May 9-10, and May 16-17).”

Do note the official name used in the WMATA release below…

From WMATA:

“Crystal City Entrance Construction: Spring 2026 Weekend Closures

Highlights

Trains will not operate between Pentagon City and National Airport for ten impacted weekends in spring 2026. For three of those weekends, trains will not operate between Pentagon City and Potomac Yard.
Crystal City station will be closed for all ten impacted weekends.
In addition, National Airport station will also be closed for three of those impacted weekends.
Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Pentagon City and National Airport stations, with the shuttle extending to service Potomac Yard for the three weekends that National Airport station is closed.

Beginning the weekend of Feb. 14, 2026, (more…)

About that Terrible Crash at 16th and L St, NW Wed. Afternoon – 26-year-old pedestrian killed, 20 year old arrested after fleeing the scene – Police continue investigation

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) continues to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the intersection of 16th Street and L Street, Northwest.

At approximately 3:49 p.m., a Chevrolet Malibu operating at a high rate of speed southbound in the 1100 block of 16th Street, Northwest, entered the intersection with L Street against a red light. The Malibu collided with a Toyota Corolla that was traveling eastbound on L Street with a green light. The collision caused the Malibu to strike a pedestrian walking eastbound in the crosswalk with the right-of-way, across 16th Street. Three additional vehicles stopped at the red light northbound on 16th Street were also damaged in the collision.

The operator and sole occupant of the Malibu attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by responding officers. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, the pedestrian was pronounced dead. (more…)

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