photo by dullshick. Never know what the archives search will bring up…
From WMATA:
“Metro today announced that Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Hyattsville Crossing, and West Hyattsville stations – closed since July 22, – will reopen for rail service on Saturday, Sept. 2. The reopening will be three days ahead of schedule, and the project will be completed under budget. (more…)
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From AlertDC:
“The US Air Force will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery today, Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 9:45 AM.”
“The US Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) Aerial Control Team (ACT) will control a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery today at approximately 9:45AM.”
From WMATA:
“Metro is accelerating the escalator replacement work at Tenleytown-AU Station and will replace the two east entrance escalators with brand-new ones that are more durable and reliable.
Starting Monday, August 28, 2023, the entrance on the east side of Wisconsin Avenue, closest to 40th Street, will close for approximately four months. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
People should not use USPS Priority certified mail if they have any concern about the timing of a delivery or even ensuring that a delivery occurs.
I sent letters to two neighbors on August 8th to satisfy the DC Department of Buildings’ neighbor notification process.
As of today (August 22), (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I was inappropriately flashed and touched near the Rhode Island Ave metro around 11:40 am today (Wednesday.) I was on the walking bridge between Bryant Street and the metro when (more…)
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From AlertDC: ” The US Air Force will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery today, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 3:20 PM.”
A reader reports: “This happened at 7:30 pm Sunday night at the Rhode Island Metro Station. He smashed me in the back of the head with a rock. Police are pursuing assault with a deadly weapon charges. By my count, he attacked at least six other people.”
Update:
Following is a letter the victim sent to the WMATA GM: (more…)
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From The Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, in collaboration with the DC Department of Buildings (DOB) and Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), today issued the below consumer alert warning DC residents about home improvement scams and offering tips on what to look out for to avoid being scammed. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
If you are driving your way through a crosswalk, as you will often find yourself doing FROM THE DAY YOU BECOME a licensed driver – instead of inching your vehicle closer and closer to the pedestrian who is justly crossing within the allotted time… WAIT and allow the crosswalk to clear. Observe the traffic signal. (more…)
photo by Phil
Thanks to Steve for sending: “the incredible band The Baseball Project at the small venue The Hamilton Thursday night at 8! $25 for a supergroup! Yep members of REM ( Peter Buck and Mike Mills!) Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey and Linda Pitmon. All rock legends! Small venue . Great time! See the link on the Hamilton site! Can’t wait!’