DC Government

“The need for a new grocer in the Ward 7 community is urgent.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a plan for a new grocery store to come to the long-vacant retail site at Capitol Gateway Marketplace, located in Ward 7 at the intersection of East Capitol Street NE and 58th Street NE.

“Earlier this month, we were proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Lidl Food Market at Skyland and today, we will restart this long-stalled project and take the steps necessary to deliver a full-service grocer and other retail amenities to the residents of Ward 7,” said Mayor Bowser. “Our residents and families East of the River deserve an array of fresh and healthy food options and we will not stop until that goal is fulfilled.”

Mayor Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia authorize the use of eminent domain in order to initiate action at the long-stalled Capitol Gateway Marketplace and make the long-promised grocery store a reality. Absent eminent domain authority, the site – located in an area underserved by fresh food retailers – will likely continue to sit vacant until at least 2037, since there is no legal or financial reason for the developer to advance the project. (more…)

“Mayor Bowser Extends the Limited Public Health Emergency Until February 15, Extends Indoor Mask Requirements Until February 28”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2022-019, extending the limited COVID-19 public health emergency until February 15, 2022. The full Mayor’s Order is available here.

The Mayor also issued Mayor’s Order 2022-018, extending the indoor mask requirements until February 28, 2022. The full Mayor’s Order is available here.”

“DC DMV Expanding Virtual Hearings to Include Parking and Photo Enforcement Tickets”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Related, you can read the Automated Traffic Enforcement Semi-Annual Report First Half of Fiscal Year 2021 From 10/1/2020 to 3/31/2021 here.

From the DC DMV:

“Effective January 25, 2022, The DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) will expand its virtual hearing pilot to include parking and photo enforcement tickets. Virtual hearings were previously available only for minor moving violations, permit suspensions and revocations, and reinstatement hearings. (more…)

Signs of the Times

By Prince Of Petworth

Posting this one from DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management for posterity:

“If you’re hitting the grocery store to prepare for winter weather, please just buy what you need and leave some for others!

You may have noticed empty shelves in some stores due to national supply chain issues, but there is no need to buy more than you normally would.”

“Christmas tree recycling not happening?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Just watched the garbage pickup folks skip the Christmas trees on a regular pickup day for the second time. The mayor’s press release said they were supposed to start taking them on 1/3. Is that not happening anymore?

Update on this! A neighbor chased down the sanitation workers and they stated that households have to put in a request thru the 311 app in order to get trees picked up (more…)

“DC Public Schools to Open on a Two-Hour Delay on Thursday, January 20, DC Government to Open On Time”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Tonight, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that on Thursday, January 20, DC Public Schools (DCPS) will open on a two-hour delay. Students previously scheduled to learn virtually should also plan to log into virtual classes two hours later than their scheduled time.

DC Government will open on time.

Vaccination and COVID-19 testing sites, including the new COVID Centers, will open on time. (more…)

Four new COVID Centers opened today with four additional locations opening Monday, January 24

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Bowser and DC Health announced the opening of four new COVID Centers with four additional locations opening Monday, January 24. The COVID Centers represent the District’s long-term commitment to expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and testing opportunities by providing fixed locations with longer hours.

“Getting vaccinated, getting boosted, getting tested, and wearing our masks is how we will get through this,” said Mayor Bowser. “With the COVID Centers, we are doubling down on our commitment to equity and accessibility and ensuring we have the systems in place to support a long-term response that can be dialed-up or down and quickly modified to meet our community’s needs.”

At the COVID Centers, individuals will have access to vaccinations, boosters, and take-home rapid antigen tests as well as a new walk-up testing opportunity which will allow residents to administer and register a PCR test themselves.

COVID Centers in Wards 1, 2, 7, and 8 will open today at 1:00 p.m. and stay open until 8:00 p.m. COVID Centers in Wards 3, 4, 5 and 6 will open Monday, January 24. More information on the four sites opening next week will be shared later this week. All sites will be open six days a week, and sites will rotate off days so that on any day of the week multiple COVID Centers will be open across DC. The schedules for the four sites opening today are listed below. (more…)

“Support Local Restaurants During Winter Restaurant Week” and Remember “Vaccine Entry Requirement” Effective Today

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Restaurant Week participants or not, support your favorites – now more than ever!

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, the Bowser Administration, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and local business owners kicked off Winter Restaurant Week taking place Monday, January 17  – Sunday, January 23. Administration officials also highlighted the District’s vaccine entry requirement that goes into effect on Saturday, January 15 at 6:00 a.m. (more…)

“Mayor Bowser Announces $1.5 Million Direct Cash Assistance Program to Support New and Expectant Moms”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a new $1.5 million direct cash transfer pilot program, Strong Families, Strong Future DC, to support maternal health and advance economic mobility. The nonprofit organization Martha’s Table will implement the program, which will provide $900 per month for one year to 132 new and expectant mothers in Wards 5, 7, and 8. (more…)

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