“Dear PoPville,
Have you ever heard of a littering fine for what is clearly a stolen package? This was posted to my door. (more…)
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From DOEE:
“The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) joins federal and state fish and wildlife agencies in banning the sale–and ordering the proper disposal of–live “moss ball” aquarium plants, which may be infested with invasive zebra mussels. The moss balls are often sold under names such as “Betta Buddy Marimo Balls” or “Mini Marimo Moss Balls” and may be included with the purchase of betta fish.
The zebra mussel is a small, freshwater, bivalve species of mollusk native to Eurasia. Classified as an aquatic invasive species, zebra mussels are impossible to eradicate once a colony is established, thus causing irreparable damage to habitats and ecosystems critical to the survival of native species.
Consumers are not to purchase aquarium moss balls and are required to safely dispose of recently purchased moss balls using biological guidelines and industry-accepted best management practices.
DESTROY, DISPOSE, DRAIN
To ensure all life stages of this invasive species are destroyed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advises anyone who has recently purchased moss balls to follow these guidelines (ensuring that your chosen disposal method meets local state laws and animal welfare regulations).
DESTROY in one of three ways: (more…)
From DCRA:
“Owning a home requires maintenance, repairs and renovations. How do you know if you are hiring the best contractor to do the job? To help District residents and businesses hire contractors and building professionals with more confidence, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is introducing the new DCRA Contractor Rating System.
DCRA frequently hears the real life nightmares of District residents, oftentimes senior citizens, who pay for renovations and repairs, but don’t receive the work for which they have paid. Unfortunately, the options for recourse after the fact are sometimes limited, and always a headache. The DCRA Contractor Rating System arms residents with information to hire contractors who possess a proven track record of proper licensing, construction and inspections, thus preventing lots of pain and hassle.
The DCRA Contractor Rating System provides unprecedented free access to an inventory of contractors, architects, and other building professionals.
Building on our expressed policy of transparency, the DCRA Contractor Rating System uses objective data to assign a rating using between one and five stars to building professionals doing business in the District.
Benefits of the DCRA Contractor Rating System (more…)
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Apologies for posting an outdated update earlier. DPW clarifies:
“Nope, no set date to restart yet. Our teams are still out cleaning streets & alleys though. So feel free to tell everyone to just call 311 or headover to http://311.dc.gov if they see any issues.”
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“Dear PoPville,
I recently purchased a car from a family member in another state. Its inspection and registration does not expire for about 10 months. My car is insured with my DC address, but… do I need to register my car in DC right now? The published letter regarding DMV credential extensions says: (more…)
From Mayor Bowser:
“UPDATE: On Monday, April 19, all DC residents 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
All essential workers in Phase 1C Tier 3 still become eligible on April 12. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I was recently able to get the Covid vaccine in another state. Has anyone had success in unregistering from the DC vaccine portal? I got the J&J and do not require a second shot. I’d love to remove my name so that someone else can move up in line!” (more…)
Thanks to Reana (and all others) who messaged us about DC Health’s tweet:
“Ahead of tomorrow’s vaccination invitations going out, we have added one new priority zip code. The current list of priority zip codes is: 20010, 20011, 20017, 20018, 20002, 20003, 20019, 20020, 20032, 20422 and 20593.”
Ed. Note: The tomorrow referenced above is today, the tweet was sent last night (March 31) (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and National Park Service (NPS) announced today that construction for the rehabilitation of the Rock Creek Park Trail and new pedestrian bridge is scheduled to begin on March 31, 2021.
“We are thrilled to finally start construction on this project which is the result of decades long collaboration with our partners and community stakeholders,” said DDOT Interim Director Everett Lott. “The planned repairs and upgrades like the addition of a pedestrian bridge will make this very popular DC destination much more enjoyable for all who use it.”
DDOT and NPS will rehabilitate and construct more than 3.7 miles of the paved, multi-use trail spanning Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 from M Street NW in Georgetown to Broad Branch Road NW. (more…)
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced plans to continue the demonstration pilot for motor-driven cycles, also known as mopeds, through December 31, 2021, as part of the District’s continued commitment to foster new shared mobility options.
Companies that want to participate in the pilot must meet the terms and conditions of a new Public Right of Way Occupancy Permit (PROWOP). The terms require moped riders to follow current laws related to the operation of mopeds such as wearing a helmet, possessing a valid driver license, and never riding on sidewalks and bike lanes. All companies applying to participate in the pilot will be allowed to operate up to 800 vehicles during the demonstration period. (more…)