“Dear PoPville,
There’s been a spike in hit and runs with parked cars on our street the last few months, usually on Friday and Saturday nights (we live a few blocks from U Street). In addition to cars running through stop signs, our block has become a hot spot for street racing. (more…)
2435 N Street, NW
Thanks to John for sending from DPR:
“Francis Pool Summer 2022 Update:
Over the winter, while performing a scheduled replacement of the pool shell, contractors discovered unexpected structural problems (more…)
Thanks to Katie for sending: “Driver’s license system down. The dmv driver’s license system is down in all locations in DC. Been down since opening. They are saying no ETA on getting it fixed. Lots of people waiting.”
DC DMV reports: “Due to a technical issue, in-person and online transactions that require photo imaging are currently unavailable. Service to resolve this issue will be completed as soon as possible.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser also announced eight new Food Access Fund grantees. A total of $6.6 million will go to these local businesses. The Mayor’s funding proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 allocates $23.8 million for this program.
“As we emerge from the pandemic, we want to make sure we don’t lose any of the characteristics that make DC truly special, ” said Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio. “That means investing in small and local businesses that offer exciting and innovative ways to address the inequitable access to quality food. The Food Access Fund allows us to better support residents and make long-term investments in the community.”
New Food Access Fund awardees include: (more…)
Photo by Victoria Pickering
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that select spray parks will open tomorrow, Saturday, May 21, at 10:00 a.m., to provide residents with relief from expected high temperatures.
The spray parks will be open on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, and operate from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm each day. On Monday, May 23, spray parks will close for final summer preparations and reopen on Saturday, May 28.
A full list of open spray parks for this weekend below. (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
It’s going to be in the 90s this weekend! What are some water/nature activities in a couple hours driving distance??”
Sadly DC pools don’t open until Memorial Day weekend but D-G asks DC DPR: “any chance you all can turn on splash pads this weekend at least?”
Will update if they are able to turn them on early.
Banneker filled May 2022
“Dear PoPville,
Just curious: has DCPR announced when outdoor pools will open? I’m not seeing anything on the website and I don’t want to assume it’s Memorial Day.”
“Dear PoPville,
On Wednesday, I was driving down Whitehurst Freeway in Georgetown (just south of 27th St). The sewer grate in the middle of the exit lane popped up as I drove over it and my brand new car is now essentially totaled. Is there any way to pursue recourse with the city? I’m very frustrated this happened! The strut and suspension in my car is broken. I hope the grate was fixed bc I imagine it’s very unsafe and hurting other people’s cars too!!!!”
“375 M Street, SW photo from a racial justice rally we (SW DC Action) held at the space in 2020. The space also hosts the farmers market and the night market.”
From a press release:
“Here’s a link to the online petition, which already has over 350 signatories.
The two parcels at 4th & M, 425 and 375 M Street SW, are currently on the market. The community has used this space for gatherings like the DC State Fair. SW Action is calling on the District of Columbia government to purchase the land, which was originally purchased for $10, and transfer ownership to the Douglass Community Land Trust. The Douglass CLT will set up a SW Chapter, made up of SW residents, to steward the land to serve the best interests of the neighborhood and justice. (more…)
From the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia:
“AG Racine today announced the first enforcement action brought by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) against owners of long-term vacant or blighted homes who made false claims to avoid paying the higher property taxes that the District imposes on empty or blighted properties.
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed a lawsuit against the owners of a crumbling and vacant Ward 6 home, alleging that they made false claims to the District to avoid paying the vacant property tax since at least 2015. This enforcement action represents a new front in OAG’s efforts to combat the District’s affordable housing crisis and to ensure property owners uphold their legal responsibilities. (more…)