DC Government

“The District’s Biggest Infrastructure Project in Modern History Will Create a More Connected DC”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Airbus777

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Acting Director Everett Lott cut the ribbon on the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. They were joined by federal and local officials including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, as well as descendants of the bridge’s namesake and guests of the family.

“The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is a fitting tribute to an iconic Washingtonian, a forefather of Black excellence who we continue to emulate and who helped build Washington, DC into the city we are today. This project was never just about getting people from Point A to Point B, it was about building a more connected DC – connecting Ward 8 and Ward 6, connecting residents to jobs and prosperity, and connecting our entire community to the future of multi-modal transportation,” said Mayor Bowser. “Today, we celebrate all the federal, regional, and local partners who helped get us here, including our champions in Congress, Congresswoman Norton and Majority Leader Hoyer, the Douglass family, and the teams at the District Department of Transportation and South Capitol Bridge Builders.”

The two-day celebration of the new bridge kicked off on Labor Day with a 5K attended by approximately 4,000 people. It was immediately followed by a community day on the bridge deck with music, food, and a pop-up vaccination site. (more…)

DC’s Remaining Outdoor Pools will close for the season on September 6, DPR Spray Parks Will Stay Open Through September 26

By Prince Of Petworth


so close

“Banneker – 2500 Georgia Ave NW
Francis – 2435 N St NW
Langdon – 2860 Mills Ave NE
Rosedale – 1701 Gales St NE
Ridge Road – 830 Ridge Rd SE
Oxon Run – 501 Mississippi Ave SE

Open this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday | 10am – 6pm”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that all 33 stand-alone spray parks throughout the District will remain open through September 26. (more…)

“This closure will be in place for approximately seven months.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via DDOT

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close Rock Creek Park Trail between the P Street NW Ramp from Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway and Shoreham Drive NW on or about Monday, September 13, 2021, weather permitting. This closure will be in place for approximately seven months.

This temporary closure is necessary to reconstruct the existing Rock Creek Park Trail as part of the part of the Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail and Pedestrian Bridge project. (more…)

“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…)

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