From an email:
“wanted to make sure you saw the new $5 menu that will be available at Nationals Park every Tuesday this season and at our exhibition game on Monday, March 24, vs. the Orioles.
The menu includes (more…)
signs of spring
via NPS
Update from the National Park Service:
“Oh, we’re halfway there! The cherry blossoms have reached Florets Extended, the 3rd of 6 stages.”
ICYMI: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom predicted to fall between March 28-31!!
photo by Jeanette.Cook
From DC Water:
“It’s that time of year, when you start your spring cleaning and DC Water does too! Beginning on March 24 through May 4, we’ll be disinfecting our 1300 miles of water lines. It’s part of routine maintenance every spring to keep the pipes clean and free of any harmful bacteria.
During this time, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct, which supplies water to DC Water, will temporarily switch from a chloramine disinfectant to chlorine. This won’t affect the safety of your tap water, but you may notice a slight change in smell and taste. (more…)
Thanks to Jen for sharing:
“This is not a drill! The cherry tree by the LeDroit Park gate is already in full bloom. Kip from Shaw wanted to get a picture before all the other social media influencers descend upon it.”
Beautiful! Send your blooms to me at [email protected].
“Dear PoPville,
I am curious if anyone in the community knows about Nats residents tickets that were offered for $5 last year. Their website still says information is not yet available. Thanks in advance!”
From the Nats: (more…)
Thanks to Kristen for sharing this beauty: “The blooming trees were marked as Biondi’s magnolia (plus one lone cherry tree in bloom).” (more…)
photo by bajidc
Thanks to Griffin for the reminder: “street sweeping tomorrow”
From DPW:
“Posted Residential Street Sweeping (Monday, March 3rd through October 31st)
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Monday, March 3rd. The program will run through October 31st, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept thoroughly. (more…)
Photo by Pablo Raw
From the National Gallery of Art:
“Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Season Ends This Sunday (more…)
Thanks to Mattie for sharing:
“After a pretty sunrise, it was back to business with spring cleaning at the Reflecting Pool (scouring all the bird poop).” (more…)
photo by angela n.
From the National Park Service:
“It’s almost that time! Our cherry blossom experts are finalizing their projection for peak bloom dates. On Thursday (2/27) we’ll join our partners to share the big announcement, so everyone can begin their spring planning.”