“Dear PoPville,
This is one of two Christmas trees (the other is in a treebox) near the corner of Park Place and Otis Place NW, both of which have been hanging around since January, pre-Snowcrete. (The fence for the Old Soldier’s Home.)
When I called 311, I was told Christmas tree pickup was over and any trees in the alley for regular trash pickup will be taken if space allows.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In Logan Circle developments continued, signs up this morning stating the park will be closed starting Monday.
Scuttlebutt is replacing the sidewalks and benches (which are already removed), we’ll see…”
Ed. Note: Presumably the benches will be refurbished and reinstalled as part of the refresh? That would be insane if they permanently removed the benches…
Other readers reported yesterday: “All the benches were removed from Logan Circle this morning. Any idea why they took them?” (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro’s turning 50 and we’re kicking the celebration off Friday morning at Metro Center! 🎉
We’ll have a DJ spinning and limited-edition giveaways while supplies last 🎶🤞
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
See you there!”
More from Metro: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to let everyone know that the Feds are now policing our local parks as well. Last night, a parent was detained by 10 federal agents at Petworth Rec Center for having an open container. They had no jurisdiction to arrest him (more…)
photo by Jordan Barab
From the White House Press Pool: “7:20 PM EDT THE PRESIDENT delivers Remarks at the NRCC Annual Fundraising Dinner
📍 Union Station”
C-Span will air the event at 7pm tonight – “President Trump gives remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner.”
Thanks to N. for passing on the alert from Amtrak:
“Due to a special event at Washington Union Station, station access and services will be adjusted on Wednesday, March 25th. Beginning at 9am, all vehicle access, including ADA transport vehicles, will be restricted and unable to access the main station entrance. All pick-ups and drop-offs must occur on local streets surrounding the station and customers should anticipate heavy traffic and the need to travel from surrounding areas to access the station.
Customers being dropped off or needing assistance getting into the station should consider being dropped off at a Metro Station and taking the Red Line to Union Station or modifying your reservation to depart from nearby Amtrak stations like Alexandria, VA, New Carrollton, MD, or Baltimore, BWI Airport.
Additionally: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
A heads up for folks in Columbia Heights. I was walking home from the DC USA Target complex and there was a guy on Irving Street between 14th and 15th, (more…)
photo by angela n.
From NPS:
“The cherry blossoms are still holding at Stage 5: Puffy White. Peak Bloom could be here in a day or two. Please: (more…)
From DC Water:
“Starting March 23, DC Water will begin work that helps maintain more than 1,300 miles of water lines across the District. During this time, the disinfectant used in drinking water will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine through May 4. This switch helps support overall water quality throughout the year. (more…)
Thanks to Dustyn for sending just before 9am: “Tree down on piney branch parkway not far from entrance at Arkansas and Taylor.”
Definitely be prepared to stop!
“On Saturday, March 21, 2026, 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.”
“Most road closures and detours on Saturday will be in effect between the hours of 7:00am and 1:00pm. Streets will reopen on a rolling basis as soon as the last participant has passed and all course support materials have been removed. Please review the road closure grid and course map for more information. Resident and businesses located near the race course are urged to plan ahead and be aware of road closure schedules and alternate access routes.”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, March 21, 2026, 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 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026: (more…)