“Dear PoPville,

I was running along Piney Branch Ave this morning when I saw a tow truck unloading a car into the roadside parking just S/W of the 16th St underpass. It had an orange tag on the back license plate and the front was riddled with bullets. Read More

Rock Creek Park NPS replies to a query about when the Piney Branch Parkway will reopen:

“The new Piney Branch Multi-use Trail is almost finished, and the Piney Branch Parkway should re-open on or about Oct. 22. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I can’t find ANY info on the recent closure of southbound Piney Branch Pkwy between Arkansas and Beach Drive. Read More

via Google maps

From MPD:

“Last night at approximately 10:10 pm, a carjacking occurred at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Piney Branch Road, NW. After pulling the the victim from the vehicle and assaulting him, the two suspects took US Currency from the victim, and fled his vehicle. Read More

Thanks to Stephen for sending:

“Following on from the horrible incident in June, they have installed some significant traffic calming measures on Piney Branch at Dahlia. Rarely see the intersection these days for teleworking, but glad they finally did it. Too late, but hopefully this will help.” Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I saw the post yesterday about the two horrible traffic fatalities. The story of the young man that was killed crossing the street between Piney Branch and Dalia Street caught my attention because I live on Dalia Street, so I understand how dangerous it is to cross this street during the day, so the nighttime is even worse. My heart aches for him and his family and wanted to share a petition that was circulated through my building.

Please sign this petition: “DC Department of Transportation: Stop sign at Piney Branch and Dalia”

These are awesome. Anyone know what they’re called?

Not just 550 Feet!!

From the Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd:

“I have some exciting news to share. Councilmember Todd has heard (and shares) your concerns about the state of Piney Branch Parkway. After engaging in talks with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the National Park Service (NPS), Councilmember Todd is announcing that DDOT will fully repave Piney Branch Pkwy from Arkansas Avenue to Beach Drive within the next few weeks. That’s all the information I have to share with you at this time. I’ll let you know if I learn more.”

Piney Branch Hubcap Smile

From NPS via ALERT DC:

“The National Park Service will close one lane on the Piney Branch Parkway this Friday, April 27 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. The closure is to allow workers to mill and overlay (resurface) about 550 feet of the road with an experimental asphalt, fiber mix. Drivers should watch for workers directing traffic and exercise caution to travel safely through the area. The work may be rescheduled if there is bad weather and may extend in to the weekend.

This work is part of a new project to resurface the rest of the Piney Branch Parkway using traditional, recycled asphalt later in the spring or early summer of 2018. Read More

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“Someone had a little fun with the hubcap graveyard that is Piney Branch Pkwy – taken during my morning commute today. Forgot to note I was in the line of standstill cars waiting to enter Beach drive NW – no texting/photographing and driving here!”