Thanks to Ellen for sending round 2 security at the National Cathedral: “The Woodley Road view.”
ICYMI: Here are the Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Starting Saturday (with maps.)
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From Alert DC:
“On Saturday, January 18, 2025, street closures and parking restrictions will begin for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration that motorists should take into consideration. District residents and business owners are asked to plan for widespread road closures across Downtown Washington. Most roads within the perimeter, bounded by the Potomac River to the west, K Street NW to the north, Second Street NE/SE to the east, and I-395/I-695 to the south will be closed or restricted residential traffic only. (more…)
Watch: Why I will be attending the inauguration on Monday.
From an email blast:
“I want to take a moment to share why, despite my personal feelings, I have decided to attend the 60th presidential inauguration as a councilmember representing Washington, DC.
In politics, we all know that sometimes your side wins, and sometimes your side loses. That’s the nature of democracy. The incoming president holds deeply different views and values from mine, and I believe his leadership could harm the people and institutions I love and respect. Frankly, I would rather be anywhere else on Inauguration Day, which coincides with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
However, (more…)
14th and L Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
When MAGA comes to town we board up I guess. Ugh.”
Anyone else see boarding up elsewhere around town?
photo by Geoff Livingston
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and federal partners shared information about preparations for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025 in the District of Columbia. The inauguration is a National Special Security Event (NSSE), a classification that brings federal and local partners together under the lead of the United States Secret Service. The NSSE designation allows significant federal, state, and local resources to be deployed, ensuring a robust security plan. District public safety agencies and federal partners have spent nearly a year developing the inaugural security plan. (more…)
Thanks to Izzy for sending: “Just wanted to share that there are already barriers up around the Capitol and surrounding buildings up to Madison/the block before the metro.” (more…)
Photos by Bort Edwards
Thanks to Bort for sharing: “The morning after the day before…” (more…)
Photo by Amy Laitinen
Thanks to Amy for sending the projection from last night in Mount Pleasant.
And a friend sends Bernie from U Street, pining for Solly’s: (more…)
Photo by Jonelle Saunders
Well that was something!! Thanks to all who sent us scenes from the amazing show to @PoPville.
Some of my favorite videos: (more…)
Photo by Phil Yabut
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea when the fencing will come down?”
From Deputy Mayor John J. Falcicchio Wednesday:
“We are told that breakdown will start in earnest at 6 pm and will likely take about 36 hours.
That aligns with the end of the Inauguration Pause on indoor dining which is set to expire on Friday, January 22, at 5 am. Restaurants will then be able to return to 25% indoor. (more…)