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…)
“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…)
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…)
“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…)
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…)
photo by Callan Swenson
From the Mayor’s Office:
“DC Public Schools will be open Thursday and Friday with 2 hour delay.
NEW: DCPS will reopen tomorrow, Jan 29, and Friday, Jan 30, on a 2-hour delay.
Teams have been working hard to make sure we’re ready, and we can’t wait to welcome our learners back to their classrooms.”
“DC Government will open tomorrow, Jan 29, at 10AM.
It’s crucial that we continue operations to keep our city moving forward.”
Full release: (more…)
Thanks to Ryan for sending above: “They’re emptying the sidewalk cans along East Cap this afternoon!”
Thanks to Gene for sending for sending a less successful attempt below: (more…)
Thanks to Grif for sharing this insanity from Logan Circle with us:
“DC plows just skipping all the unplowed snow/ice and plowing the cement…”
To the video!: (more…)
photo by Callan Swenson
“Dear PoPville,
Curious… who is responsible for plowing alleys? Would love to hear who I can reach out to to communicate that ours hasn’t been touched.”
DC’s District Snow Team FAQ says:
“Will my alley be plowed?
No, the District does not plow alleys.
Will my trash and recycling be collected during a snowstorm? (more…)
photo by Elvert Barnes
From the DC Office of Planning:
“The Census Bureau released new population estimates for 2025 that shows the District of Columbia gained 2,335 residents from July 2024 to July 2025. The population increase is attributed to natural increase (more births than deaths) and international migration.
The Census Bureau also revised the 2024 population estimate based on new data, lowering the previous 2024 estimate from 702,250 to 691,310. With assessed growth for 2025, this puts the District’s 2025 estimated population at 693,645. (more…)