DC Government

Thanks to Jack for sending: “there’s a bike lane in there, somewhere. This is Klingle Road, west of Adams Mill Road, going down into Rock Creek Park.”

From DPW:

“Dear District Residents,

2017/2018 Leaf Collection Schedule Update: Unfortunately, our collection crews are behind schedule in some areas of the city, which has been exacerbated by recent winter weather events. Leaf collection crews are the backbone of our city’s snow program. When snow is predicted, our trucks’ leaf collection equipment is replaced with snow plows and salt spreaders, and our crews receive snow and ice removal assignments. After a storm clears, leaf crews resume collections across the District–there may be delays, but neighborhoods are never skipped. We thank you for your patience and apologize for the inconvenience. Assuming the current weather forecast holds, we expect to be back on schedule by the end of this week.

Should you have questions about the collection schedule in your neighborhood, please contact our customer service specialist Hope Cousin directly at [email protected].”

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From the Mayor’s Office:

“This week, Mayor Bowser signed a Mayor’s Order requiring all 30,000-plus DC Government employees to complete sexual harassment training by February 28, 2018. The measure also mandates that all 1,500 supervisors complete advanced training to ensure any complaints are handled thoroughly and efficiently. Mayor’s Order 2017-313 “Sexual Harassment Policy, Guidance and Procedures” modernizes previous guidelines, a review which the Bowser Administration undertook amid the much-needed and growing conversation on sexual harassment around the nation. (more…)

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“Dear PoPville,

I’ve lived in DC for about 12 years (the last 3 years in Petworth), and I have a one-year-old daughter. As I’m sure you understand, finding good childcare was a struggle for my family. You may have heard that last December, DC passed some new regulations requiring all daycare workers to get college degrees. These regulations are going to put hundreds of qualified people out of work and make daycare even more expensive. DC already requires daycare workers to take orientation training and continuing education classes. Now the city wants to add an unnecessary college degree just to care for babies and toddlers. Already-qualified and experienced daycare workers are going to be forced to take classes in English literature, public speaking and chemistry. This doesn’t even cover workers who will need to take ESL classes before they can take regular college classes. (more…)

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From a press release:

“The Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce that there will now be three locations open throughout the winter season for residents to bring their food waste to be composted. The food waste drop-off locations at Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, and Eastern Market will now be open year-round.

“Since the District first launched our Food Waste Drop-Off program in the spring, we’ve seen residents’ interest continue to grow,” said DPW Director Christopher Shorter. “With locations now open throughout the winter months, we’re able to provide residents with an easy way to compost their leftover food scraps year-round.”

Earlier this year on Earth Day, Mayor Bowser kicked off DPW’s first citywide Food Waste Drop-Off program. Through the free service, residents are able to drop-off food waste at designated farmers markets in all eight city wards. (more…)

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“Dear PoPville,

I’m looking for advice on changing the name of a condo association? It’s a rowhouse split into 2 units, so it’s technically a condo of 2 homeowners. No idea where to start as DC OTR and DCRA just kept transferring me and sending me to voicemail.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

From DPR:

“The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) released the 2018 Winter Indoor Pool Maintenance Closure Schedule.

DPR’s indoor, year-round aquatic centers will undergo yearly scheduled preventative maintenance to deep clean the pool and facility. Pools will temporarily close in phases, beginning on Sunday, January 7, 2018.

Dunbar, Ferebee-Hope, HD Woodson, Marie Reed and Therapeutic Aquatic Center pools will not close/undergo maintenance. During each respective closure, all programs, permits and classes will be suspended at that particular facility. Please contact the Aquatics Division (202) 671-1289 if you have any questions or require further assistance.

Indoor Pool Closure Schedule (more…)