photo by Dave Lyons
From the National Park Service: “You heard it here first! Our cherry tree experts are predicting peak bloom to fall between March 22 – 25 this year.”
STAY TUNED.
PSA
Thanks to Sophie for the reminder: “DC street cleaning starts tomorrow and I’m soooo depressed about it! If you know, you know.”
photo by the_home_and_the_world
From DC Health:
“DC Health announced that beginning Tuesday, February 28, 2023 they will suspend the COVID-19 Test Yourself DC self-service kiosk program as well as rapid test distribution at libraries and senior centers. These changes are in line with similar actions at the federal level as a result of falling COVID-19 case counts and the increased availability of testing and vaccine opportunities through medical offices, pharmacies and community health centers.
DC Health continues to emphasize that the most important thing residents can do to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 is to be up to date with their vaccinations and boosters. As District programs begin to scale down, there continues to be many convenient options for residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, booster or rapid test kit, including: (more…)
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Update from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that DC residents who own a 2011-2021 Kia or Hyundai vehicle are eligible to receive a free steering wheel lock from an MPD District station starting this Friday, February 24. MPD is partnering with Kia and Hyundai corporations to combat motor vehicle theft after a social media challenge that encourages using a USB cable to steal these types of cars led to a substantial increase in Kia and Hyundai car thefts. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Friday night (February 17th) my friend and I (we are both young women) were leaving the Little Grand (7th and H St. NE) a little after 11pm. We were walking home going west on H Street NE when a man standing outside of the Whole Foods yelled something at us (I didn’t hear what he said as my friend and I were in mid-conversation). The man was tall, stout, and probably in his 40s. My friend and I kept walking and we could hear him continuing to shout at us. He was saying things like, he needed to tell us something, he was the black Jesus, he knew God, and was mad we weren’t talking to him. We realized he was following us as he was shouting. He followed us to H and 4th NE when (more…)
21st and Massachusetts Ave, NW
A reader reports: “Signal is turned and westbound Massachusetts gets directly conflicting signals every cycle”
Ed. Note: OP has already filed a 311 request.
Unrelated but another reader warns Saturday morning: “there is a TON of black ice out on the roads right now, especially around Chevy Chase circle. Just skidded out on Connecticut just north of circle.”
From DC Water:
“The water networks serving DC Water, along with Arlington County and northeastern Fairfax County, will undergo annual cleaning starting Monday. Water service continues uninterrupted during the process, which runs from February 20 to May 15 this year. During that time, drinking water may smell or taste slightly different.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct, water supplier to these regions, performs the temporary disinfectant switch from chloramine to chlorine. (more…)
Ed. Note: L shared yesterday: “This happened to us in Adams Morgan today, almost fell for it and gave them all our Pepco info. Be safe out there!”
From MPD:
“Residents have voiced concerns about individuals knocking on their doors soliciting about their company and requesting to view your utility bill. Many of these groups are third-party entities not affiliated directly with the company they represent. They are often temporarily hired through marketing agencies and have no connection to your current utility company. Please be mindful that you do not have to open your door or engage with any subjects. (more…)
From DPW: “Don’t fall for the fake parking ticket scam in DC. To check the legitimacy of your parking ticket, visit dmv.dc.gov and search ‘Pay Tickets’ using your citation number or license plate number.”