From MPD:
“Attention DC: a curfew goes into effect at 5:00 p.m. for unaccompanied minors at the DC Wharf.”
PSA
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…)
Thanks to Jay for sending around 1:30pm:
“There’s a tree down totally blocking rock creek parkway (both directions) after the Piney Branch intersection heading north towards Tilden.
Park Police and tree cutters appear to be on the scene redirecting traffic.”
Ed. Note: You can see all your outdoor movie watching options here.
From the Library of Congress:
“The Library of Congress will host its annual “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series starting July 10. The series featuring films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building.
The scheduled films include: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Early Monday morning (around 8:00 am) while I was walking at Meridian Hill Park, I was confronted by an unhinged man who grabbed my arm and tried to pulled me into the wooded side trail on the side of the park closest to 15th Street. He then pulled out a container of pepper spray and sprayed me in the face. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share that there is a 5’11’’ white guy with brown hair walking around Adams Morgan threatening women. This morning he verbally harassed me, (more…)
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Update:
“As of 5:30 p.m. service has been restored to all homes, businesses, and apartments affected by the water main break and has been updated below. Work continues on road repairs.”
“DC Water is nearing the completion of repairs on a broken 8-inch water main on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Southeast; however, motorists are advised to continue to steer clear of the road. It’s expected to remain closed between Howard Rd and Talbert Street through Tuesday and possibly longer.
Water service is expected to be restored to homes, businesses, and apartments affected by the water main break later this evening. Work will then begin to stabilize and reconstruct the compromised road. This is expected to require the entire road to remain closed, curb to curb, for repair and repaving.
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes such as I-295 to avoid lengthy delays in the area. Those unable to avoid the area should maintain caution and adhere to the following detours: (more…)
photo by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing with us:
“Didn’t know that DC Health has a free narcan and needle vending machine at the fire station on the corner of 6th and F NW.” (more…)
From WMATA:
“Today, Metro launched MetroPulse, a new mobile app that allows customers to plan trips, chat with customer service, report issues on the system, and more.
Features include: (more…)