From an email:
“wanted to make sure you saw the new $5 menu that will be available at Nationals Park every Tuesday this season and at our exhibition game on Monday, March 24, vs. the Orioles.
The menu includes (more…)
PSA
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, at 11:55AM“
photo by Jeanette.Cook
From DC Water:
“It’s that time of year, when you start your spring cleaning and DC Water does too! Beginning on March 24 through May 4, we’ll be disinfecting our 1300 miles of water lines. It’s part of routine maintenance every spring to keep the pipes clean and free of any harmful bacteria.
During this time, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct, which supplies water to DC Water, will temporarily switch from a chloramine disinfectant to chlorine. This won’t affect the safety of your tap water, but you may notice a slight change in smell and taste. (more…)
photo by National Mall NPS
NPS with the update yesterday (Sunday):
“The cherry blossoms are now at Florets Visible, the 2nd of 6 stages. The weather will play a big role in how quickly we get to Peak Bloom, so stay tuned.”
ICYMI: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom predicted to fall between March 28-31!!
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Massive police presence Friday night around 10-11pm at 13th and O following a knife attack. Man was chasing people with a knife. Someone said it was actually a machete. (more…)
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at 3:15PM.”
‘Tis no mirage!
Thanks to Robert for sending the update:
“14th and U taco bell CANTINA is open and pouring!” (more…)
I blanked on Monday but for this coming Monday, thanks to all who passed on the kind gesture from Pizza Paradiso:
“🇺🇸Lunch on us! Free lunch Mondays at Pizzeria Paradiso for current federal employees and recently unemployed federal workers. Every Monday: (more…)
Thanks to Katherine for sending: “this guy chowing down on some vermin in Hill East! Please remind folks not to use rat poison so we can keep all these beautiful raptors safe!”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
My girlfriend was approached by the coffee predator on Tuesday 11th March on K st, NW, and thankfully told him to go away.
This guy needs to be stopped. He’s been doing this for years and clearly has unpleasant motives- I know people have had extremely vulgar messages from him when he’s been able to get their phone number. Are there, say, 3 things the community could recommend people do if approached? I don’t know: (more…)