photo by Ian Livingston

On this last day of January – some more light at the end of the tunnel from NPS in response to a query from the Embassy of Japan: “We won’t have enough data to make a prediction for a few more weeks. For historical averages, check out our cherry blossom website”

Last year peak bloom was March 23 with green buds starting February 23 – Signs of Spring cometh soon!! Read More

“Looks like Francis pool is ready to open next weekend!”

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know when the public pools are opening??”

From DPR:

“2023 Outdoor Pool Opening Hours: Read More

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin the annual spraying of the female ginkgo street trees on Monday, May 1, 2023. The spraying will occur overnight from 9:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m., weather permitting.

The annual spraying serves to reduce the formation of mature ginkgo fruit, which emits an offensive smell when it falls on sidewalks and roadways. Read More

Thanks to J. for sending the good news about the Dupont Circle fountain.

Fingers crossed for Meridian Hill/Malcolm X fountains to follow soon.

Thanks to K. and A. for also sending photos: Read More

Thanks to Chris for sending the update: “The cleaning is complete, the process to refill it is underway.” Read More

Thanks to Noplacelikenoma for sharing yesterday from Parker Street, NE.

Ed. Note: If you see a swarm please call or text the DC Beekeepers Alliance  at (202) 255-4318 or email [email protected]

Thanks to J. and L. for sharing from Downtown: “There has been a duck sitting outside prettying her eggs and they hatched this morning!!! Someone from the parks dept is going to walk them to a pond by the White House.”

STAY TUNED.

via National Mall NPS

From the National Park Service yesterday:

“Easing towards warmer weather, the cherry blossoms will feel the effects. With many of the Yoshino trees beginning to reveal their petals, we’re expecting peak bloom to arrive at the early side of our prediction (March 22-25) or a few days before.”

STAY TUNED.

photo by chasingmailboxes

Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was in the Trader Joe’s on Wisconsin Ave (Tuesday around 1pm) when I kept running into a guy in the store. He was bald with a beard and was wearing a quarters zip blue sweatshirt. We ended up at the checkout line together and he proceeded to try and grab a chocolate bar and ended up knocking over a few and we shared a laugh. If he is single (and interested) I’d love to meet up for a drink.”

and Read More

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.