photo by evegophotos
From the U.S. Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Monday, at approximately 10:00 am, we will have a campus-wide evacuation exercise. The routine drill is in coordination with our Legislative Branch partners. Expect temporary street closures to include Constitution Avenue, Independence Avenue, and D Street, NE.“
rendering via airshow
Thanks to D. for sending:
Two French Air Force Rafales from the renowned Lafayette Squadron will perform a flyover of the National Mall in Washington, DC, on October 19th. This commemorative flyover marks the 200th anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America, symbolizing the lasting alliance between the two nations.
The flyover will feature the Rafales approaching from the east, executing a single pass from East to West just south of the National Mall. The flyover is scheduled to begin at 11:15 AM, (more…)
image via MPD
From MPD:
“Greetings Ward 8,
We would like to inform you about a recent rise in robberies targeting citizens, particularly our youth, for their designer sneakers while walking in our neighborhoods. These sneakers, often valued between $600 and $1200, have recently become a target for thieves.
To help keep everyone safe, we urge the community to be aware of this situation and to take the following safety precautions:
Safety Tips: (more…)
From an email:
“Van Leeuwen is launching their new hot chocolate (today, October 18th), just in time for the colder weather! Made with deZaan chocolate, (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
From MPD:
“On Friday, October 18, 2024, and Saturday, October 19, 2024, the annual Howard University Homecoming Celebration will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
From MPD:
“On Sunday, October 13, 2024, the Army Ten-Miler will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closure motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Monday morning I looked out the window into our alley in Trinidad to find a couple having sex in their car in broad daylight around 10am. (more…)
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 3:10 PM“
“Dear PoPville,
My friend Steve killed this invasive lantern fly in front of the Starbucks at Howard. Watch out Petworth! Watch out DC!”
Make sure you smash them! And you can see how to report them here.
