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“Archives rail station to close, buses will detour for President Jimmy Carter funeral events Jan. 6-9”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Bekah Richards

From WMATA:

“As Washington, D.C. prepares to host funeral events for former President Jimmy Carter, Metro is announcing temporary service adjustments to ensure the safety and security of attendees and residents.

Metrorail Service Adjustments:

Metro will close the Archives – Navy Memorial rail station to customers starting Jan. 6 at 5 p.m. and reopen at 5 a.m. on Jan. 8, at the request of the Secret Service. Trains will bypass the station.
Metrobus Service Adjustments:

Security zones around the White House, the U. S. Capitol, and the National Cathedral will close off several streets to traffic, including transit vehicles.”

In other metro news: (more…)

“Mayor Bowser Declares Snow Emergency – motorists may not park on snow emergency routes and vehicles parked on these routes may be towed”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo of copious amounts of blue “salt”/melting mixture in Adams Morgan

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a Snow Emergency for Washington, DC. The Snow Emergency will remain in effect through at least the end of the day on Tuesday, January 7.

While the snow emergency is in effect, motorists may not park on snow emergency routes and vehicles parked on these routes may be towed. (more…)

NWS calls for Snow Starting Sunday between 8:00 p.m. and midnight. “The storm is expected to bring six to eight inches of snow”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emerald in Van Ness

Send your snow dogs/cats/pets to me at [email protected] and let me know name of pet and your neighborhood. Cheers, have fun, and thanks!

Update from Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10PM, Sunday, January 5th until 1AM, Tuesday, January 7th for the District of Columbia.

WHAT: Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 9 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations of a trace possible near Interstate 66.”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“In preparation for predicted snow showers, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team at noon on Sunday, January 5. Pre-treatment brining operations will begin Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. on all snow emergency routes, including the National Highway System.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast for snow and a wintry mix on Sunday, January 5, expected to begin between 8:00 p.m. and midnight. The storm is expected to bring six to eight inches of snow, potentially with freezing rain. Impacts are expected to continue into Monday. As temperatures drop, conditions may lead to icy roadways, posing challenges for safe travel and snow removal operations. Further updates will be provided as forecasts become clearer. (more…)

About that Snow – We’ve got an official “Snow Squall Warning”, Traffic and Don’t Forget to Send Your Snow Dogs to Me on Sunday/Monday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From AlertDC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Snow Squall Warning for the District of Columbia until 4:15PM.

HAZARD: Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.

IMPACT: Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.

This includes Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents.”

Thanks to Lindsay for sending the map above: “❄️ DC traffic is responding to snow accordingly.”

And thanks to Courtney for sending a couple of cozy snow cats:

“Loki and Gandalf in Edgewood enjoying the first “big” snowfall”

Send your snow dogs/cats/pets to me at [email protected] and let me know name of pet and your neighborhood. Cheers, have fun, and thanks!

About that road work on 22nd St NW between P and Q?

By Prince Of Petworth

Earlier this week a reader asked if: “anyone know what’s going on with the road work on 22nd St NW between P and Q?”

Thanks to Bill for passing on more details from DC Water:

“Emergency repairs are progressing on a nine-foot sewer tunnel that has closed a section of 22nd St NW since early July. DC Water and its contractor have made significant repairs to reinforce the tunnel. Repairs to a large void above the tunnel are ongoing to mitigate the risk of a sinkhole and collapse under the weight of traffic. Additional work is expected to continue for another five to six weeks, before a portion of the road can reopen. (more…)

BREAKING: EGG ALERTS Cont. A Situation at the Capitol Hill Safeway BUT Salvation at Aldi!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Phil Yabut

Thanks to Phil for sending this important breaking egg news update:

“On New Year’s Day, I went to Capitol Hill Safeway and they had ZERO eggs. This morning, Aldi has tons of eggs (look closely). And reasonably priced.”

I am reminded of some words that got me through the great paper towel/tissue shortages of 2020/2021: (more…)

Paying respects to President Jimmy Carter? “Official Schedule for State Funeral”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by washingtonydc

“Dear PoPville,

Any advice on strategies for minimizing waiting in line to pay respects to Jimmy Carter this week? ChatGPT suggests 10-12 hrs wait! I don’t have a problem going in the middle of the night. Did anybody do that for Bush I?”

Official Schedule for State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter from a press release:

“Funeral services honoring former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the
United States, begin Jan. 4, 2025 and conclude on Jan. 9, 2025. (more…)

PSA: “coffee date predator” spotted again

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was sitting in Dupont Circle having coffee, he came up acted like he did not know the city well and was new to DC from Astoria NY. Seemed professional and clean cut, intelligent and his story tracked as far as what he knew about NYC and his phone number was NYC area code. I started feeling uncomfortable after I gave him my number and he sent me his. He kept asking about coffee shops that were open on Christmas and trying to get me to go for a walk with him. (more…)

Delicious Lunch Alert

By Prince Of Petworth

My goodness.

2fifty BBQ Chef Fernando Gonzalez tweeted the incredible photo above last week:

“$15 Friday Combo: BBQ Döner

Smoked pulled lamb or chicken, mashed & grilled potatoes, bell peppers, tzatziki sauce, white & red cabbage, freshly sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, lime and smoked feta.

Comes with our Rosemary Chips and a refillable fountain drink. Both DC & MD!”

Fingers crossed it’s available tomorrow too!!

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