“Dear PoPville,
This hole has been outside in a public area on K Street in Mount Vernon Triangle for what must be over a year now and it’s only getting bigger. (more…)
DC Government
403 7th Street, SE photo by J
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing about a challenge the Capitol Hill community is facing. This summer the Southeast Branch of the DC Library system will be closing for 2+ years for renovations.
At this time, DCPL hasn’t announced the availability of any interim services for our community. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the reason for all of the cutting/removal of healthy trees in Washington DC? What happened to the charming shaded sidewalks?”
Kevin replied: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
An update on the Wilson Aquatic Center closure from DC Health:
‘The closure was primarily due to the HVAC/Ventilation systems not being fully operational. (more…)
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Thanks to M. for sending: “In my opinion, the guidance still permits a lot of complicated/confusing restaurant fee practices.”
From the office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia:
“You have dinner at a local DC restaurant with your family. You plan to pay the price listed on the menu, sales tax, and a tip. But when your bill comes at the end of the meal, there’s a vague 20% fee added on that you didn’t expect. How do you know if the fee is going to service workers? Are restaurants allowed to charge fees without telling you? (more…)
From the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the following statement upon learning that President Biden told Senate Democrats that he will not veto the disapproval resolution that would nullify the local D.C. Revised Criminal Code Act (RCCA) and that the president tweeted he will sign the disapproval resolution if it comes to his desk. If enacted, it will be the first time a disapproval resolution has nullify a local D.C. law since 1990. (more…)
Thanks to Sophie for the reminder: “DC street cleaning starts tomorrow and I’m soooo depressed about it! If you know, you know.”
Thanks to M. for sending: “Saw this on Canal Road NW. Except Fridays should be Except Holidays.”
Ed. Note: Might want to avoid Canal Road on Fridays for the time being…
photo by Eric P.
From a press release:
“D.C. Councilmember Vincent C. Gray introduced legislation to retain high quality police officers and enhance efforts to recruit new police.
Gray’s legislation, the “Police Officer Recruitment and Retention Act of 2023,” is multi-faceted and seeks to address numerous issues that have resulted in a steep decline in the number of sworn officers employed by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.
At present, MPD employs 3,386 sworn officers. In 2013, the number was 4,010. Alarmingly, a precipitous decrease of nearly 500 officers since 2018 has coincided with an increase in homicides to levels not seen in 20 years.
Gray’s legislation will: (more…)
From the office of Council Chairman Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement after District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) this afternoon released their Initial Budget Allocations for Schools for FY2024.
“Once again, the Chancellor is traumatizing public schools by proposing substantial budget cuts,” Mendelson said. “In testimony before the Council earlier this week, the Chancellor minimized the chance that any schools would see substantial budget cuts. Yet we’re finding school after school losing money and teachers. (more…)