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“Legislation to Install Rodent-Resistant Trash Containers Through Capital Projects”

Published March 17, 2026 at 3:30PM

From the office of Councilmember Christina Henderson:

“Yesterday, Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced the Public Trash and Recycling Container Budgeting Act of 2026. This bill would require proactive budgeting for replacing public trash and recycling containers around the District by including the cost of modernizing trash containers in future capital projects.

“We need a different strategy when it comes to waste collection in our public spaces. Between overflowing containers due to infrequent collection and the current design of our containers – which does nothing to deter rodents or illegal dumping – our public waste problem is quickly becoming a public health problem,” stated Councilmember Henderson.

Currently, the District’s standard container is called a Victor Stanley SD 42 which does not have a lid or rodent resistant liner. (more…)

#rats

DC’s Office of the Attorney General: “We will continue fighting to hold Live Nation accountable and restore competition to the live entertainment industry.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2026 at 2:15PM

photo by Jeffrey Morris

From DC’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Following DOJ Settlement, Bipartisan 27-AG Coalition Will Keep Fighting to Restore Fair Competition to Live Music Marketplace

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:

“DC’s live entertainment scene is vital to our local economy and culture, and the recently announced settlement is simply not adequate,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “Live Nation has raked in billions from an illegal monopoly that stifles artists, harms venues, and makes it harder for fans to see the performers they love. We will continue fighting to hold Live Nation accountable and restore competition to the live entertainment industry.”

Background on Lawsuit (more…)

JUST IN: “DC Public Schools Will Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 23; DC Government to Open on Time”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 22, 2026 at 9:09PM

photo by Diane Krauthamer

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 23. DC Government will open on time. (more…)

Trash Troubles and Frustration Continues – DPW Responds, “activated seasonal employees as part of a dedicated escalation protocol”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 11, 2026 at 1:05PM

ICYMI: On Monday – Has Your Trash Still Not Been Collected? You are not alone. “Our goal is to be fully back to normal this week.”

“Dear PoPville,

My family and I live with the back of our rowhouse facing an alley, where our trash and recycling, alongside many other households’ is supposed to be picked up. We haven’t had trash or recycling pickup in over three weeks, this being a week after the DC government plowed out alley to facilitate trash pickup.

I would be more patient with this, but for the last 3 months or so our recycling has been missed at least every other week. What gives?! The rodent outbreak from this will be epic.”

Last night DC Department of Public Works shared the following note:

“The Department of Public Works continues working to restore full residential trash, recycling, and food waste collections. We recognize some residents are experiencing missed collections, and we understand how frustrating and disruptive the situation is.

To address these delays, DPW has activated seasonal employees as part of a dedicated escalation protocol. This will (more…)

#snowcreteville

Has Your Trash Still Not Been Collected? You are not alone. “Our goal is to be fully back to normal this week.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 9, 2026 at 11:45AM

This morning in a bout of frustration I posted on our social media channels:

“Perhaps DC should issue some guidance about what we should do if our trash has STILL not been collected coming on week 3. Should we stack bags next to our cans? You have said collection would be back to normal last Monday. Please be aware that did not happen for all. Please advise us what to do while we wait.”

The City Administrator responds: (more…)

#snowcreteville

Storm Day +12 – Sidewalks of Shame and Trash Troubles Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 1:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

Annoying as hell that DC is still not shoveling the sidewalks around their own parking lots. 1st and E NW outside the district staff parking lot which has been plowed. Not a good look and really not safe. Literally the only street on the block that hasn’t been cleared: (more…)

JUST IN: “DC Public Schools to Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 2 and On Time on Tuesday, February 3”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 1, 2026 at 6:07PM

photo by CTB in DC

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 2 and on time on Tuesday, February 3. Families with students enrolled at a public charter school should expect to hear directly from their school and can also check here to see if their school has changes to their operating posture.

DC Government will open on time. (more…)

#snowcreteville

Storm Day + 7 Checking on plowing, alleys and a couple crazy vids of snow collapses

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 1, 2026 at 10:37AM | Updated February 1, 2026 at 5:23PM

“Dear PoPville,

Our street, the 1600 block of Underwood St. NW, hasn’t been plowed a single time since the storm a week ago. In the last day alone my teenage son has helped at least three cars stuck in the street spinning their wheels on the ice. We have elderly and disabled residents restricted to their homes, unable to get to the grocery store or doctors office. We haven’t had mail delivery either the entire week.

We have called 311 repeatedly. The 1600 blocks of Van Buren and Tuckerman are equally messy and dangerous. Photo attached! (Don’t be distracted by the lovely sunset over the park…)”

and

“Dear PoPville, (more…)

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MPD uses ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ in Traffic Advisory…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 29, 2026 at 12:00PM

photo by Jason Gooljar

Curious. Anyway…

From MPD:

“On Thursday, January 29, 2026, several special events will be hosted at the Trump Kennedy Center in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking: (more…)