DC Government

Office of the D.C. Auditor: “ANC 8C used funds for political activities”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Office of the D.C. Auditor:

“This newest report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor found that ANC 8C Chair Salim Adofo used $2,225 for partisan political activities, and an additional $2,535 in personal services spending lacked documentation to support whether it was for ANC use or for partisan political activity.

In addition, a total of $17,881 of the ANC’s expenditures could not be identified as allowable ANC expenses or did not comply with all legal requirements, including:

Whether eight payments 8C made to ANC 8C Chair Salim Adofo totaling $6,804 were reimbursements for ANC purposes or for partisan political activity.
ANC 8C awarded $4,000 in grants in FY 2022 that did not comply with all legal requirements.
8C spent $1,378 without sufficient documentation to establish the expenditures were for ANC use.”

ANC.8C.Political.Activity.Report (PDF)

Full release: (more…)

“I saw lots of unhoused folks outside last night and DC hosts a hotline you can call to help!”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

DC is activating cold weather emergency shelters! I saw lots of unhoused folks outside last night and DC hosts a hotline you can call to help get those folks somewhere warm for the night!”

“Last Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM ET
Current Alert Status: The District will remain under a COLD ALERT from 9 AM on Tue, 12/9 until 9 AM on Wed, 12/10

Get Help Now: Call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311

For cold weather preparedness and winter safety tips, visit ready.dc.gov.

Check back often for updates throughout hypothermia season!

CALLING FOR HELP

During hypothermia season, the Shelter Hotline is available 24/7. If you need help or see someone outside who needs shelter or a welfare check, please call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311. If there is an immediate risk to safety, call 911. When calling, please include the date and time, the address or location, and a description of the person in need. (more…)

“Janeese Lewis George, Ward 4 Councilmember, announces run for DC Mayor”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Mr.TinMD

From a press release:

“Today, Councilmember Janeese Lewis George announced she is running for Mayor of the District of Columbia.

Lewis George currently represents Ward 4 on the DC Council, where she has led the charge on lowering housing costs and raising wages for working people.

Lewis George released the following statement about her campaign launch: (more…)

Could Current Streateries Be Saved? “Emergency Legislation Lowering Costs and Reducing Design Restrictions on Restaurant Streateries” has been introduced

By Prince Of Petworth

From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:

“DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) introduced emergency legislation to make immediate changes to the cost and design restrictions for DDOT’s streateries rules, with the goal of ensuring streateries remain a viable tool for restaurants and an opportunity to enliven street life. The Council will vote on the legislation on Tuesday, Dec. 2. (more…)

Mayor Bowser Announces: “My term will end on January 2, 2027, but until then, let’s run through the tape and keep winning for DC.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor:

“My Fellow Washingtonians,

For 10 years, you and I have worked together on an ambitious agenda to restore faith in our government and ensure that every DC resident gets the fair shot they deserve.

To keep that promise we took big swings: keeping DC teams in DC, raising enrollment and graduation rates in our schools, and investing more money per capita in affordable housing than any other city or state.

We delivered on big projects like (more…)

Another Steel Plate Issue – This one in Brightwood Park/Manor Park – with receipts…

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: When I asked about the two similar issues at Albermarle and 38th, DDOT assured me they weren’t permanent. I have heard no updates about how much longer those will be there or why they have been there so long. I continue to NOT hold my breath…

“Dear PoPville,

There has been a steel plate on 2nd St NW between Missouri Ave and Jefferson Street for about two years — I’m certain of the timing because it appeared shortly after we moved into our home. I’ve tried to get it taken care of via 311 requests, our ANC rep, and councilmember to no avail. (more…)

“Update on scofflaw vehicle enforcement!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Latest stats from DC City Administrator Kevin Donahue:

“Since Jan 1: 1,051 scofflaws impounded. Of those:

• 24 sold at auction for $163k
• 131 sold for scrap for $77k
• 374 released after owners paid $1.95M in fines
• 522 still at impound lot

Impounded cars owed $9.9M; we collected $2.2M”

It’s November, You Know What That Means? Street Sweeping Specific Parking Regulation Ends, Park with Pleasure. But Do Note that Leaf Collection is Starting!

By Prince Of Petworth

Always brings great joy to many…

“While DPW cleans streets year-round (Street Sweeping), some streets are designated “no parking for cleaning” from March 3rd to October 31st, and drivers should check signs to ensure they’re not parked in a cleaning zone during that time.”

HOWEVER, please note Leaf collection starts rolling out today! (more…)

Mayor Bowser Declared “a limited juvenile curfew in Washington, DC.” – Special Curfew Zones around Navy Yard, Union Station/NE, Columbia Heights and U Street last night

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

From the Mayor’s Office yesterday (Saturday):

“In response to several weeks of disorderly juvenile behavior, including a large group that engaged in disorderly activity on Friday night in the Navy Yard neighborhood, Mayor Muriel Bowser is enacting a limited juvenile curfew for all youth under the age of 18.

All juveniles under the age of 18 years old are subject to a curfew that begins at 11:00 p.m. on November 1, 2025, until 6:00 a.m. (the following morning), and every night thereafter, ending on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Additionally, the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is authorized to: (more…)

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