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About All The Street Closures near the White House (and the security at the National Cathedral)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what’s going on at the White House this week? 17th St closed as far north as K St, the D72 could not get to its usual last two stops (and no showed going northbound yesterday at 5pm for at least 45 minutes), 16th and I has been turned into some sort of security checkpoint and staging area. I get that this WH doesn’t actually care about DC residents, but WMATA and MPD should be able to do better. Or at least communicate better.”

ICYMI: “Washington National Cathedral will host a funeral service for U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham on July 28 at 2 pm ET.”

Reuters reports, “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ‌Zelenskiy are expected to attend the funeral.”

ABC reports, “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be angling for President Donald Trump’s ear as both wartime leaders are set to meet with Trump at the White House Tuesday amid global conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine.”

“Norton to Introduce Bill to Prohibit Permanent Fencing at Lafayette Square” in front of the White House

By Prince Of Petworth

From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“After reading recent reporting indicating that the Trump Administration plans to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Square, the public park in front of the White House, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced her intention to introduce a bill to prohibit permanent fencing at the park.

“Lafayette Square belongs to the people, not to the president. This bill is about keeping faith in the idea that democracy works best in the open, where the First Amendment protects citizens’ rights to assemble, speak, and be seen and heard by their government,” Norton said. “While I understand the importance of protecting the White House, it’s already surrounded by a 13-foot-high fence. We can and must maintain our commitment to security without sacrificing public access by using the least restrictive means necessary to address security concerns. Just as I oppose permanent fencing at the Capitol and the Supreme Court, I oppose turning Lafayette Square into another restricted zone separated from the public by intimidating barriers. (more…)

Heads Up: Military Flyover coming over the Lincoln Memorial later this morning AND White House and National Mall (June 11-14)

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Geoff Livingston

From Alert DC:

“The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the Lincoln Memorial Thursday, June 11, at approximately 11AM.”

and

“The U.S. Military will conduct multiple Aircraft Flyovers in the NCR over The White House and National Mall between June 11 and June 14. Expect low flying aircrafts, loud noises.”

AGAIN, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…

Boatload of Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for the UFC Freedom 250 Bout at the White House Starting Thursday: “Residents and Visitors Should Plan Ahead, Ride Metro”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“From Friday, June 12, 2026, through Sunday, June 14, 2026, events related to the “UFC Freedom 250” will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

From Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., through Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking: (more…)

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