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From DPW:

“The fall leaf collection program runs from the first week of November through the second week of January. Collecting leaves reduces potential accidents and injuries caused by slipping on wet leaves, and prevents catch basins (storm drains) from clogging and causing street flooding during heavy rains.

DPW will collect leaves at least twice from each residential neighborhood by “vacuuming” loose leaves residents rake into their treebox(es). Loose leaves will be sent for composting. In neighborhoods with alley trash/recycling collections, bagged leaves may be placed where trash and recycling are collected. These leaves will be collected with the trash as space in the truck permits. Bagged leaves, whether they are placed in the curbside treeboxes or in the alley at the point of trash/recycling collection, will be composted. (more…)

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“Dear PoPville,

On Saturday, I went to the DC DMV Inspection Station on Half Street to have my vehicle inspected. My car passed the inspection but it seems the inspector did not write down the correct VIN, which means my car’s inspection is not in the DMV’s system and I’m unable to renew my car’s (now expired) registration. Absent returning to the Inspection Station, does anyone have advice that could help remedy the error? I called the DMV, which directed me to call the Inspection Station, but no one picked up. I registered a request for help via the 311 website and emailed [email protected], but have not received anything other than an automated response.”

From DC Department of Housing and Community Development:

“DC Residents Input on Housing Programs and Services Requested

On October 28, 2015, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold a community forum open to all District residents wishing to provide input to the DHCD’s Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2016-2020.

This will also be an opportunity for community members to connect with DHCD managers, learn about existing programs (i.e. homeownership, vacant and blighted properties, etc.), and make recommendations directly to DHCD leadership regarding the agency’s programs.

Who: The Department of Housing and Community Development
What: Public Forum
When: October 28, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
Where: Shaw Library at 1630 7th St, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Why: Fiscal Year 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan

RSVP for Forum to [email protected].

For more information call 202-442-7275 or visit our website at dhcd.dc.gov. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,

Sanitation Dept issue (kind of graphic image – apology in advance)

My mom lives in the Palisades and found this earlier this morning on 4462 MacArthur Blvd. Anyway, she called the Dept of Sanitation to have them come get it and they said it would take four days. Doesn’t that seem like a huge public health issue? Anyone else experienced something like this or have suggestions?”

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating two incidents overnight that resulted in members discharging firearms at suspects.

On Thursday, October 8, 2015, at approximately 9:30 pm, in the area of 7th Street and Mississippi Avenue, SE, MPD members were pursuing a male suspect armed with a gun. The suspect fired at MPD officers. One officer returned fire. No injuries were reported to the involved members, the suspect made good his escape. Two illegal firearms were recovered from the scene.

On Friday, October 9, 2015, at approximately 12:45 am, an officer was conducting a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Bladensburg Road, NE, when a male driver pointed a loaded handgun towards the officer. In defense of his life, the officer fired at the suspect, who then fled in the vehicle before crashing a few blocks away and fleeing on foot. A suspect later appeared at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his arm. The suspect was arrested and is being held as a fugitive, pending charges in the District of Columbia for assault on a police officer. An illegal handgun was recovered from the scene.

Both incidents remain under investigation.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.”

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From a press release:

“Today, District of Columbia Councilmembers Grosso (I-At Large) and Silverman (I-At Large), along with several of their colleagues, introduced the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015, which would provide paid family and medical leave for everyone who lives or works in the District. The bill would allow working people to take up to 16 weeks of paid leave to care for a new child, an ailing family member, or a personal illness. If the bill is successful, D.C. will be the first city in the nation to provide paid family and medical leave for all. (more…)

So much for the Pepco-Exelon Merger being rejected by the D.C. Public Service Commission…from a press release:

“Today at 4:30 p.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser, the People’s Counsel, the Attorney General and other stakeholders will be joined by Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings, Inc. to announce a settlement in the Exelon-Pepco merger negotiations. The agreement delivers on Mayor Bowser’s commitment to improve affordability, reliability and sustainability for ratepayers in the District.

The new agreement increases Exelon’s originally proposed investment in the District from $14 million to $78 million. The settlement will be put forth to the Public Service Commission for public review and comment.”

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Thanks to a reader for sending:

“$50k – 75k will see a 17% income tax decrease active for the 2015 fiscal year. That’s an annual savings of about $450! Residents earning less will see greater savings, and those earning more will still save though not as much. People making over 500k will see a tiered increase in their income tax.

Check it out:

DC+Tax+Reform+Package (PDF)

NBC Washington reports:

“The tax breaks go into effect right away.”