DC Government

“Traffic Advisory: 58th Anniversary of the March on Washington”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Join Mayor Muriel Bowser, civil rights leaders, and voting rights activist groups to show support for DC Statehood and partake in a nationwide march to denounce voter suppression and promote fair and easy access to Voting Rights.”

From MPD:

“On Saturday, August 28, 2021, in conjunction with the 58th Anniversary of the March on Washington, there are several First Amendment demonstrations to take place in the District of Columbia. Due to these events, there are parking restrictions and road closures motorists should take into consideration.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from approximately 4:00 am to 11:59 pm: (more…)

11 New Test Yourself DC Sites announced

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, announced an expansion of the Test Yourself DC program to put almost all of DC within a 20-minute walk of a Test Yourself DC site. Next week, 11 new sites will be added as places where individuals can pick up and drop off free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. (more…)

Council Member Mary Cheh “Here are 5 steps that must be taken to protect the health/safety of DCPS students”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Erin

Thanks to Susan and all who passed on from CM Mary Cheh:

“Here are 5 steps that must be taken to protect the health/safety of @dcpublicschools students:

1. Move lunch outside
2. Opt-out model for testing consent
3. Require FDA-approved #COVID vaccines for students
4. Address social distancing limitations
5. Provide a virtual option (more…)

“New scam alert”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Melanie (and other readers) for sending the shady new scam above. DOES warns:

“DOES is the only source of information and support for your unemployment claim. Beware of individuals posing as representatives of DC government. (more…)

Others experiencing a DC gov permitting glitch?

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

I’m getting ready to start a home renovation project and am trying to use DCRA’s new(ish) permit wizard. It hasn’t been working since Saturday. After waiting on hold for an hour today (Wednesday), I was told that they’re aware of the problem but had no idea of when it would be fixed and ready to use. I’d bet that I’m not the only frustrated local planning renovations has been frustrated by this glitch.”

“Real property tax issue from DCRA”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in Petworth with my family in a single family home my wife and I purchased in 2019. This year my property tax was assessed at the Class 3 rate, though my home is very clearly not vacant and this wasn’t an issue last year. Our bill is quite high as a result. OTR says DCRA vacant buildings division needs to fix this in the computer. (more…)

“Valid Medical Cannabis Registrations Required Effective September 2”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to John for passing on from ABRA:

“As announced in mid-April, all District and non-resident patients and caregivers are required to have a valid registration to purchase medical cannabis effective Thursday, July 1, 2021.

A 60-day grace period was announced shortly afterwards to allow patients time to secure new recommendations from their healthcare practitioners and updated government-issued photo IDs (if needed)–delaying the deadline date to Monday, September 1.  No additional extensions will be granted. (more…)

“Ghosted by DC Office of Tax and Revenue?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m in the middle of a very frustrating back and forth (well, pretty one-sided at this point) with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue, and I’m wondering if anyone has any insights or avenues we could pursue, because I feel like I’ve exhausted our options at this point.

At the end of June, OTR returned my tax return via email, citing that there was an error that needed to be corrected and re-processed. However, it was unclear what the error was so I contacted the name of the customer service tax specialist provided via email and voicemail for clarification and never received a response. (more…)

“by September 30, 2021 all health care workers in the District of Columbia must receive at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Also of note “DC Health will come to your home to vaccinate if you call 1-855-363-0333”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced that by September 30, 2021 all health care workers in the District of Columbia must receive at least the first dose of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

This requirement applies to: (more…)

Last Night in Driving Dangerously “a bad crash involving four cars on the southeast corner of North Capitol St and Bryant NE”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports at 11:53pm Sunday night:

“we saw the aftermath of a bad crash involving four cars on the southeast corner of North Capitol St and Bryant NE. One individual appeared to have substantial injuries and was taken to an ambulance in a stretcher. Notably, she was driving a car with diplomatic plates. Secret Service arrived after MPD. She did not cause the crash. I spoke with a Lyft driver who arrived on the scene shortly after the crash and tried to help the driver of the car that did cause the crash. (more…)

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