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“Metro will make repairs to elevated tracks over multiple weekend closures impacting stations on the Blue Orange and Silver lines”

Published October 13, 2023 at 10:05AM

From WMATA:

“Metro will begin major work this weekend to repair the aerial structures outside Stadium-Armory where the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines intersect. The elevated structures are showing signs of aging after decades of wear and exposure and will undergo repairs during five weekend closures through the end of the year. Work will take place over four weekends between Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 12, with an additional weekend closure in December.

Metro has more than 150 elevated structures supporting nearly 20 miles of track, some now nearly 50 years old. The stretch between Stadium-Armory and Minnesota Ave/Benning Road is one of 11 bridges and aerial structures identified by Metro in significant need of rehabilitation and repair.

To accomplish this work, buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Minnesota Ave/Benning Road, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 14 – 15, continuing the following weekend Oct. 21 – 22. Crews will return to the same location in December. The work will move to the Blue and Silver lines only, between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road the weekends of Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11- 12.

During the closures, (more…)

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Rugby Fans – Come watch the Wales v Georgia at Tight Five Pub Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 6, 2023 at 4:05PM

From the Welsh:

“In the DC area this Saturday morning?

Come watch the Wales v Georgia #RWC2023 match at the Tight Five Pub with us and the Georgian Embassy!

Kick off is at 9am ET”

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“They are a crêperie and coffee shop with the sweetest French bohème vibe”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 10:05AM

1800 Wyoming Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to spread some awareness and hopefully business for Coin des Poètes on 18th & Wyoming Ave in AdMo. They are a crêperie and coffee shop with the sweetest French bohème vibe—they even have paint supplies to use!! (more…)

#crepes
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“The falafel at Earth Grocery is deelliiiisshhhh!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 4, 2023 at 12:45PM

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…)

FEMA Wireless Emergency Alert Test Tomorrow! (Oct. 4)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 3, 2023 at 4:05PM

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…)

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If there’s a Shutdown, “Smithsonian museums, research centers and the Zoo will remain OPEN through at least October 7.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 29, 2023 at 1:00PM

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.”

“DDOT is giving away 170 bikes at Open Streets Georgia Avenue on October 7th!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 28, 2023 at 9:05AM

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.”

#bikedc
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“annual test installation of the 17th Street levee” will close part of 17th tomorrow (Wed.)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 26, 2023 at 4:05PM

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.”

Heads Up: TWO Arlington National Cemetery Flyover coming this morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 26, 2023 at 8:35AM

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.”

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Pothole PSA!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 25, 2023 at 1:15PM

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”