“Dear PoPville,
Today fences were put up around the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza. DC DGS Contractors are beginning work to refurbish the fountain.” (more…)
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From DC Vegan (1633 P Street, NW):
“Calling all probies, USAID, & others whose federal employment has been unlawfully terminated: Join us for yoga and a bit of Zen @peastreetyoga for FREE yoga classes Thursdays in March. (more…)
From MPD:
“On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
When safe to do so, the Metropolitan Police Department will assist motorists in crossing the race route to help relieve traffic congestion due to the extended closures. However, motorists should not rely on crossing the route and should plan on going around the traffic closures.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025: (more…)
“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…)
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.”