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Snow Patrol Update: “The District is expected to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow overnight” Plows Hit the Streets with Salt at Noon

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Callan Swenson

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is providing an update on forecasted snow and the District Snow Team’s posture and deployment.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed the District under a Winter Weather Advisory from 5:00 p.m. today, Sunday, February 22, until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, February 23. Rain is expected throughout the day, transitioning to snow this afternoon as temperatures drop. The District is expected to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow overnight, with the bulk of precipitation ending before sunrise tomorrow morning. Additionally, 30-40 mph winds are possible overnight and into Monday morning. (more…)

OK about that storm, “NWS has upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia”

By Prince Of Petworth


Local legend, Tom, participates in a milkening for a previous storm.

From AlertDC:

“NWS has upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia on Sunday, 2/22 from 5PM until Monday, 2/23 at 10AM.

WHAT: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

WHERE: District of Columbia

WHEN: From 5PM Sunday to 10AM Monday.”

From the Mayor’s Office: (more…)

2026 Chinese New Year Parade is Sunday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

Always fun but not sure what will happen if it snows…

From MPD:

“On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Chinese New Year 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 on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: (more…)

If you see a big police/fire presence with street closures this afternoon: “Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC Fire and EMS:

“The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.

Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.”

From MPD:

“Traffic Advisory: Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the funeral services for DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long will take place in the District of Columbia. Following the funeral service, a procession will travel through the District and (more…)

“Vehicles had various out-of-state plates.”

By Prince Of Petworth


13th and Florida Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Sharing for awareness.

Last night at 13th & Florida there were 4–6 unmarked vehicles with red and blue flashing lights on the bottom of their cars(one with a Carvana license plate frame) pulling over multiple cars in the same spot. (more…)

If you see folks running around in their underwear – Cupid’s Undie Run is this Saturday at the Wharf

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Miki Jourdan

Ed. Note: Cupid’s Undie Run is a fundraiser for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.

From an email:

“On Saturday, February 21st – hundreds of Washingtonians will brave the cold in just their undies for this years Cupid’s Undie Run DC 2026, the nation’s largest pantless party and mileish run for charity. (more…)

“‘Coffee Guy’ returns”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I think I had an encounter (Thursday) with “coffee guy,” the one who approaches women pretending to be from somewhere else, asks about coffee places, then tries to pressure you into a coffee date.

I was leaving my office and he approached me at the intersection of 10th and G NW. He asked me where Tatte was, because I “look like the kind of person with the swagger to go there.” (more…)

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