1701 6th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to make sure the community knows about Earth Grocery/Coffee Shop! They opened in May of this year. There has been a hole in my heart (and stomach) when Amsterdam Falafel closed. I’ve been having a hard time finding a causal delish falafel in the city. The falafel at Earth Grocery is deelliiiisshhhh! (more…)
From FEMA:
“IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs.
This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed.”
“FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.
The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“In the event of a government shutdown on Oct. 1, Smithsonian museums, research centers and the Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Oct. 7. The Smithsonian can use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit here for updates.”
photo by psinderbrand
From DDOT:
“DDOT is giving away 170 bikes at Open Streets Georgia Avenue on Saturday, October 7th! 50% of the bikes will go to low-income families, and the rest will be raffled off to lucky DC residents! Enter the raffle here.”
From the National Park Service:
“TRAFFIC ALERT: Wednesday, Sept 27, the National Park Service will close 17th St between Constitution Ave & Independence Ave on the National Mall from 5:00am until approximately 4:00pm to perform the annual test installation of the 17th Street levee.”
photo by jwhokie
From AlertDC:
“The Naval Air Force Atlantic will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.”
previous mega pothole on RCP
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to report a killer pothole on Rock Creek Parkway NB, in the right hand lane after crossing Virginia Ave. Popped my tire today, and pretty sure I witnessed another victim pulling off at the Mass. Ave exit”
photo by jwhokie
From AlertDC:
“The Naval Air Force Atlantic will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, September 25, 2023, at approximately 11:00AM.”
“Dear PoPville,
George Washington University maintains the Community Counseling Service Center and is currently accepting new clients. This underutilized resource serves to make mental health access available to all who seek it. (more…)
Thanks to Jackie for sharing:
“Pro tip: You can request a bike rack via @311DCgov and they are very responsive! @DDOTDC requested some follow up information about the location, confirmed the spot it would be placed, and voila a brand new bike rack about 1.5 months later! A great free service to use!”