“Dear PoPville,
The Takoma Rec Center kiddie pool was open today (Saturday)! It was a little too chilly to stay in for long, but fun nonetheless. Will probably be great when it’s 100º outside. (more…)
PSA
Thanks to J. for passing on from IG:
“DC, we’re coming to your city for SEASON 10, and we need great stories for Queer Eye !!! Spread the word!! 🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽”
Stay tuned.
Photo by Beau Finley
From WMATA:
“On Saturday March 8 and Sunday March 9, 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. (more…)
From Nando’s:
“Nando’s Gives Away Their Signature Chicken to Federal Workers (Threatened, Fired, and Otherwise) at All DC-Area Restaurants on Friday, National Employee Appreciation Day
In celebration of National Employee Appreciation Day (that’s a thing), Nando’s PERi-PERi will feed federal workers for free on Friday March 7th. No proof-of-life emails required.
In a nod to the unappreciated federal workforce, all current and recently laid off federal workers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia can dash to Nando’s for a free quarter-chicken and chips (fries) from 2pm to 5pm Friday. (more…)
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 1:15PM.”
“The previous U.S. Military flyover which was scheduled for today in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery at 1:15 PM is updated to occur at 12:10 PM.“
photos by Kevin
“Joint Session of Congress Road Closures
On Tuesday, March 4, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver an address before a Joint Session of Congress.
Road Closures (more…)
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 1:15PM.”
“Kosta retired but the Greek Deli (1120 19th Street, NW) will remain open!” (more…)
photo by bajidc
Thanks to Griffin for the reminder: “street sweeping tomorrow”
From DPW:
“Posted Residential Street Sweeping (Monday, March 3rd through October 31st)
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Monday, March 3rd. The program will run through October 31st, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept thoroughly. (more…)
photo by The Wharf
The Wharf with the reminder!!
“PLEASE BE AWARE: There will be a fireworks display over the Washington Channel at 6:30pm ET 3/1 in honor of Mardi Gras (more…)