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“If these metrics are not reliable, that calls into question the FAA’s entire framework of regulations and programs to reduce aircraft noise.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Congress member Norton’s Office:

“Members of the Quiet Skies Caucus (QSC) sent a letter, led by QSC Co-Chairs Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) and QSC Vice Chairs Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY), to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson expressing their concerns over the FAA’s nationwide survey about aircraft noise annoyance. The letter points out that the noise metrics are outdated and do not accurately reflect the level of disruption caused by aircraft noise.

“These metrics are the very foundation of the FAA’s understanding of aircraft noise in the United States,” the members wrote. “If these metrics are not reliable, that calls into question the FAA’s entire framework of regulations and programs to reduce aircraft noise. It also suggests the FAA may not be doing enough because, to date, it has not understood the true scope of the problem.” (more…)

“Is there any way to get out of this lease early?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Jim Havard

“Dear PoPville,

I live next to a construction site and the noise has become unbearable. The new building is at my units level now and I’m going crazy listening to hammering for 12 hours a day. It’s also weird that the construction workers can look in my one and only window all day unless I keep the curtains closed. Is there any way to get out of this lease early? I can’t live in this dark box anymore.”

Notes from your Neighbors

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Lisa for sharing yesterday:

“This is peak dog owner shaming and I applaud it! This note and big bag of poop was left at the front door of my condo bldg today by an angry rowhouse neighbor. To all dog owners – Be kind & be responsible!”

“there’s a perfectly reasonable solution for coexisting —just simply to turn the volume down to a street-level noise”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Long-time resident of the neighborhood around 14th & U, NW. Starting last summer someone started playing loud amplified noise, sometimes live, with instruments and singing, but usually recorded, every weekend, and sometimes weekdays, for hours on end, using the Reeves Center’s electrical outlet as their power source. They play the same thing over and over. It stopped over the winter but restarted today (Wednesday) at 330pm. I enjoy live music, but this is repetitive and annoying, especially while we are all confined to our homes. Has anyone else noticed it?”

Another nearby resident wonders the same: (more…)

“HEEEEEELP! We can’t sleep.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Alexandra asks:

“there is a car alarm on Garfield St. NW between 38th and Wisconsin Ave that for the 4th day its alarm goes off at random times. 1st during the day now day & night. Car has not been moved since Monday HEEEEEELP! We can’t sleep.” (more…)

“She’s basically moved out, but the bugs/rats have moved in”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Miki Jourdan

“Dear PoPville,

We’re having a pretty gross problem and we’re wondering if your community has any advice. We’re in a row home and a neighbor to one side has practically abandoned the house, coming once every few months to pick up mail, but leaves the house in complete disrepair (one of the back windows has been broken over a year and a tree is growing through the roof). She’s basically moved out, but the bugs have moved in. (more…)

“Dis-concerted DCer”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Vincent

“Dear PoPville,

One of my neighbors organizes a concert in their frontyard, once or twice a week. At first, I thought it was really cute and enjoyed it. Over time, the thing expanded into a full-fledged concert, with microphones, amplifiers, loud speakers, singers, a band, and it typically goes on for 8-10 hours, roughly between lunch time and 10pm. (more…)

“What to do about increase in race cars and other really loud cars in residential areas?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve noticed a huge uptick in really loud cars in our neighborhood (Brightwood, upper 14th Street), some of which are clearly modified to have extra loud motors. We’ve never found the street noise to be particularly loud before, other than the occasional siren of course, but I’m now woken up several times a week by the incredibly loud motors on cars that drive through/around the neighborhood. (more…)

“I have an issue with a neighbor that I am not sure how to deal with, so hoping to get some good advice without escalating.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I have an issue with a neighbor that I am not sure how to deal with, so hoping to get some good advice without escalating. My neighbor across the street routinely yells at people street parking who do not have the right zone sticker. His general routine is that he is up at ~6am walks up and down the street, leaves notes on peoples cars and then if people are parking while he is out he yells at them. If they try to respond he goes off and starts an all out screaming match. (more…)

The Wendy’s at “the notorious” Dave Thomas Circle “transferred to the District by eminent domain”

By Prince Of Petworth

Dysfuntion Juncition Volume Four is gonna need an update!!!

And the miracles keep on coming!! From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) achieved a major milestone in making one of the District’s most notorious intersections safer. The title for the property at the center of the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE – currently occupied by a Wendy’s restaurant – was transferred to the District by eminent domain.

Ed. Note: Bisnow reported the site was acquired for $13.1 million.

“Almost every Washingtonian has their own Dave Thomas Circle horror story. Now, we are taking the necessary actions to transform this confusing intersection into a multimodal project that supports the current and future needs of DC drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians,” said Mayor Bowser. “We are grateful to all of the input and advocacy from neighbors, local businesses and nonprofits, the Council, and federal partners, and know that more collaboration will be needed as we redesign and reimagine this important landmark.”

DDOT is redesigning the intersection, often referred to as “Dave Thomas Circle” or the “Virtual Circle,” to make it safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers in support of Mayor Bowser’s Vision Zero initiative to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities on the District’s roadways. Once complete, the redesigned intersection will: (more…)

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