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Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Starts Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From Alert DC:

“On Saturday, January 18, 2025, street closures and parking restrictions will begin for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration that motorists should take into consideration. District residents and business owners are asked to plan for widespread road closures across Downtown Washington. Most roads within the perimeter, bounded by the Potomac River to the west, K Street NW to the north, Second Street NE/SE to the east, and I-395/I-695 to the south will be closed or restricted residential traffic only. (more…)

“Gift Card Scam at H Street NE Giant”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Both a PSA and question in case anyone else has also experienced this scam:

I purchased two pick-your-own-amount gift cards in December at the H St NE Giant and loaded them in store. The recipients just notified me that when they opened their (sealed) packaging, the numbers on the cards had been scratched off. (more…)

“An Amazon employee, in collaboration with an accomplice, stole over 10 packages from an apartment lobby. The entire incident was captured on camera.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Friday, January 10th, an Amazon delivery driver entered a lobby in the 3600 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW, a cooperative residential building. Shortly after, a second Amazon driver followed, taking advantage of the open door. Once the packages were delivered, the second driver lingered behind and texted an accomplice waiting in a car outside. The accomplice then entered the lobby, and together, the pair stole over 10 packages, loading them into the car before fleeing the scene.

Among the stolen items was (more…)

“Security Plans, Road Closures, and Impacts for the 60th Presidential Inauguration”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Geoff Livingston

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and federal partners shared information about preparations for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025 in the District of Columbia. The inauguration is a National Special Security Event (NSSE), a classification that brings federal and local partners together under the lead of the United States Secret Service. The NSSE designation allows significant federal, state, and local resources to be deployed, ensuring a robust security plan. District public safety agencies and federal partners have spent nearly a year developing the inaugural security plan. (more…)

“The Diner is now open 24/7!”

By Prince Of Petworth


2453 18th Street, NW

Good news from The Diner:

“THE WAIT IS OVER. 👑🍔 WE’RE BACK—starting 1/12, we’re officially 24/7…again! That’s right, pancakes at midnight, burgers at sunrise, and bottomless coffee anytime you want it.” (more…)

People of DC, We have another Winter Weather Advisory: “Snow expected.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Tom, DC legend, knows what’s up

From Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the District of Columbia, which is in effect from 10PM this evening until 7AM tomorrow.

WHAT: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.

IMPACTS: Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: (more…)

“starting Monday, March 17, 2025, DDOT will begin issuing $100 fines to vehicle owners for bus zone and bus lane violations.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced additional Clear Lanes locations in the District. The Clear Lanes program is a joint initiative between Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and DDOT that aims to improve bus travel times and enhance bus stop safety by using camera technology to identify illegally parked and stopped vehicles in dedicated bus lanes and bus zones. The locations are traffic sites where data analysis has identified need for expanding sections of bus lanes.

Beginning Monday, January 27, 2025, DDOT will initiate a 45-day educational phase for the expansion of bus zone and bus lane enforcement. During this period, violators will receive warning citations. Following the educational phase, starting Monday, March 17, 2025, DDOT will begin issuing $100 fines to vehicle owners for bus zone and bus lane violations.

The new Clear Lane locations and directions are as follows: (more…)

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