DC Government

$25 Million Federal Grant for New York Avenue Bridge and Lincoln Connector Trail Project

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) was awarded a $25 million federal grant for a transformative project that will enhance transportation infrastructure along the New York Avenue NE corridor. The New York Avenue Bridge and Lincoln Connector Trail Project will include the construction of a nearly two-mile multimodal path and the rehabilitation of the New York Avenue NE Bridge, significantly improving connectivity and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and freight vehicles. (more…)

“Wilson Aquatic Center has still not reopened”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Council Member Frumin’s office:

“I share residents’ frustration that the Wilson Aquatic Center has still not reopened. My team and I have been in frequent contact with DGS and DPR leadership to press for transparency and to get the pool open and operating reliably as soon as possible.

While the extensive work to replace the HVAC system and other necessary facility maintenance is complete, a leak was discovered when the pool was being refilled. DGS has assured me that repairs are underway and proceeding as quickly as possible. Here is the statement the department released earlier today: (more…)

“DFHV Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Pilot”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Elliot Mitchell

“Dear PoPville,

Please share this news. It is an important announcement that could improve accessible cab service in DC from nonexistent to perhaps something? People need to know about it and try it out.”

From DFHV:

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) pilot program. This initiative aims to further improve accessibility and convenience for passengers who require wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). (more…)

“Washington, DC welcomed 25.95 million total visitors last year, up 17 percent from 2022 and surpassing the pre-pandemic record set in 2019.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Robert Lintott

From Destination DC:

“More people visited Washington, DC in 2023 than ever before, Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, announced today. Washington, DC welcomed 25.95 million total visitors last year, up 17 percent from 2022 and surpassing the pre-pandemic record set in 2019. The new benchmark resulted in a record $10.2 billion in visitor spending and supported a record 102,366 local jobs. (more…)

“trying to help a friend who has fallen on hard times with alcoholism, which has spiraled into mental health issues and homelessness.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m trying to help a friend who has fallen on hard times with alcoholism, which has spiraled into mental health issues and homelessness.

I am trying to navigate the labyrinth of bureaucratic cluster, so that he can get wrap around services (mental and physical health services and access to SSI) as well as housing. Specifically, (more…)

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