photo by Avery Ruel
From AlertDC:
“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia until 12:00AM 5/31/2025.” (more…)
PSA
From our friends at Wonderland (11th and Kenyon St, NW):
“Don’t freak out!! But Sundress Fest is 2 days away!!!
Make sure to get your dresses asap because it’s going to be another time you won’t forget!!
Don’t forget, $25 donation at the door!! Benefiting DC Central Kitchen! Last year we raised $36k!! Let’s beat it this year!! (more…)
1300 block of H Street, NE
Goodness! There will definitely be lines.
“MAY 31 SPECIAL EDITION BAKE SALE: CHINATOWN
Taiwanese fried chicken biscuits, Hong Kong egg tarts, chocolate red bean sesame balls, lychee chiffon cake, Chinese almond cookies, and our favorite Chinatown bakery classics, Maketto style. See you on Saturday!” The menu: (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
Thanks to Debra for sharing the good news from FONA:
“We’ve heard you. You want the chance to visit the National Arboretum after a long day at work. We’re making it happen all summer long! Thanks to FONA and the generosity of our supporters, the U.S. National Arboretum will stay open until 8 PM from June 1st through August 30th.* (more…)
From WMATA:
“Today, Metro launched a new, faster, and easier way to pay fares called “Tap. Ride. Go.”
Customers can now simply tap a contactless credit or debit card with the contactless 
or mobile wallet/smartwatch virtual cards on rail station fare gates to pay for fares. SmarTrip cards (physical and mobile) will continue to be an option to pay for fares and parking.
Tap. Ride. Go. will be available for use on Metrobuses and at Metro parking facilities in the future. (more…)
From the National Air and Space Museum:
“The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has announced the next phase of gallery openings at its flagship building in Washington, D.C. Five new exhibitions, the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and the museum’s redesigned entrance on Jefferson Drive along the National Mall will open Monday, July 28. The project to renovate the entire museum began in 2018 and will culminate next year when the remaining galleries open July 1, 2026, the 50th anniversary of the museum in Washington and in time for the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Thousands of artifacts will go back on display in the reopened galleries. Favorites such as the Spirit of St. Louis, the North American X-15, John Glenn’s Mercury Friendship 7 capsule, Apollo Lunar Module 2 and the touchable moon rock will be back on view. Several artifacts new to the building in Washington will include the Sopwith F.1 Camel, Virgin Galactic’s RocketMotorTwo, a Blue Origin New Shepard crew capsule mockup and a Goddard 1935 A series rocket.
Free timed-entry passes will still be required to visit the museum. Passes for the July 28 opening and beyond will be available on the museum’s website starting June 13. (more…)
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6th between S and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Yesterday we spoke about the road closures for today’s UHOP parade.
“Dear PoPville,
there is an army of dc row trucks towing everyone’s cars in shaw!
they’ve been blasting their sirens and announcing over the speaker that everyone’s car is being towed (more…)
From MPD:
“Attention DC: a curfew goes into effect at 5:00 p.m. for unaccompanied minors at the DC Wharf.”
Photo by Eric P.
Thanks to Jim for the reminder: “UHPP parade is tomorrow!”
From WMATA:
“On Saturday, May 24th, buses will detour because of the 2025 United House of Prayer Memorial Day Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Street Closures: (more…)
From WMATA:
“On Saturday May 24 through Monday May 26, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Cheverly and Eastern Market on the Orange Line and Addison Road and Eastern Market on the Blue and Silver lines.
Potomac Avenue, Stadium-Armory, Benning Road, Minnesota Ave., Deanwood, and Capitol Heights stations will be closed as crews make repairs to aerial structures over the Anacostia River.
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Metrorail will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight. Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled. Normal weekday fares will be in effect on the holiday.
Service Information (more…)