quality of life

“I’m hoping that corner will get less scary for our pedestrians and bus passengers, now that liquor is no longer available from 7 am through midnight every day of the week”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google street view

UPDATE 3:27pm:

I was just at the corner of Georgia Ave. and Kennedy and spoke to the building’s property manager, who told me that a licensed structural engineer looked at the wall in the basement of the Lucky Corner building today. The structural engineer determined it’s not a danger to the public.

The structural engineer’s report will be completed tomorrow and it’s expected that the Lucky Corner store will be cleared to open.

Best regards,
Nancy

From ANC 4D01 Commissioner Nancy Roth:

“The Dept. of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs has condemned the building that houses the Lucky Corner convenience store (5433 Georgia Ave. on the corner of Georgia and Kennedy St. NW). (more…)

Sweet. How Long Has Glen’s (Dupont) Had a Fire Pit?

By Prince Of Petworth

This looks awesome. Thanks to Bill for sending. Does the Glen’s Garden Market Shaw location have one too?

Where else can we find a fire pit for some outdoor autumn/winter drinking?


2001 S Street, NW

Update from Glen’s, it’s the:

“Glen’s Cocoa Lodge

​DC loves a good patio and we’ve found a way to make sure ours don’t go unused this winter! Glen’s Cocoa Lodge are winter getaways in Dupont Circle and Shaw. We invite our Neighbors to cozy up by the fire with hot chocolate, $4 local craft beers and wines by the glass, and delicious food from our delis. The Cocoa Lodges are first come, first serve seating, but we are offering reservations for private groups.”


1924 8th Street, NW courtesy Glen’s

“A bill to phase out the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in DC (Bill 22-0234) has been introduced” in the Council

By Prince Of Petworth

From ANC2B04 Commissioner Nick DelleDonne:

“A bill to phase out the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in DC (Bill 22-0234) has been introduced by Councilmember Mary Cheh. The principal concerns are health-related harms caused by damaging noise generated by gas-powered leaf blowers and the unnecessary scattering of injurious substances into the breathable airspace. Workers, children, seniors and people with chronic illnesses are at greatest risk. The bill is supported by Quiet Clean D.C. (more…)

“Not sure what sort of horse goes around pooping at night”

By Prince Of Petworth


17th and U Street, NW

DC_085 with the unpleasant news this am:

“two large piles of horse manure at stop #1001675. Not sure what sort of horse goes around pooping at night (@DCPoliceDept ?) but here we are…”

Props to DC311 for the quick reply: “May I have the location for your request?”

Of course it’s possible this wasn’t a horse at all…

BREAKING UPDATE from Robert:

“I live next to ground zero. I can confirm that there was indeed a horse gallivanting up and down U St. talked to the guy, he explained he got permits from the city to ride his horse.”

“The National Park Service has proposed a ban on all sporting and recreational activity along the National Mall from 3rd to 17th Streets”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Jim Havard

Last week the Washington Post reported:

“The National Park Service said Thursday that it wants to permanently close the grounds of the Washington Monument to recreational activities and increase reservation fees for use of its 28 athletic fields on the Mall and in Rock Creek Park.”

A petition has been started Don’t Ban Sports & Recreation on the National Mall:

“There are few things more uniquely American than playing a recreational sport in the shadow of the Washington Monument or the National Capitol Building.

Unfortunately, the National Park Service (NPS) has proposed a ban on all sporting and recreational activity along the National Mall from 3rd to 17th Streets. The ban includes eliminating currently permitted softball fields around the Washington Monument grounds and the first-come, first-served policy on the plots from 3rd-14th Streets. The proposed policy is an extreme position and massive change from long standing practice.

Among the NPS-cited concerns, their primary reason offered thus far for the total ban is the perceived impact sports and recreation might have on the recently installed grass turf.

Context: (more…)

311 Complaint: “My white Neighbor’s has been doing a lot of racial profiling and constantly calling the police”

By Prince Of Petworth


via seeclickfix

A Navy Yard resident emails us this complaint to 311’s seeclickfix:

“My white Nieghbor’s has been doing a lot of racial profiling and constantly calling the police on residents because we’re enjoying the weekends out side with our kids after 9pm but no later than 11pm. My fiancé and I just had to have a meeting with the white neighbors because they wanted to meet my fiancé and wanted to know our business. A sign was put up through out the Nieghbor hood claiming to be developed by the home owner’s Committee. These white people has come outside recording the residents and their guest, constantly reporting complaints about residents and guest to the to management office.”

One Medical’s Response to CareFirst’s Response to One Medical’s Response about Coverage

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Scott sending:

“I just asked One Medical to respond to the Carefirst claims and this is what I got back:

Unlike larger health systems, One Medical is focused exclusively on primary care because we know it is an essential part of bringing down overall healthcare costs.

Because they treat many of their needs in the primary care setting, One Medical patients save more than the average patient by reducing unnecessary emergency room or specialty visits.

Even a meaningful increase to our reimbursement rates does not bring us into the top percentage of medical practices in the DC area.

Our goal is to build a practice that is sustainable and strong. We cannot do this without fair and equitable payment rates from our insurance partners. We believe that the rates we seek will simply get us to a fair rate for the quality, service-oriented care we provide–nothing more. (more…)

“CareFirst Responds to One Medical’s Notification of Termination”

By Prince Of Petworth


1827 Adams Mill Road, NW

Thanks to Alex for sending CareFirst’s response to the One Medical coverage situation:

“One Medical is seeking dramatic – egregious – increases in rates from CareFirst as well as additional mandatory charges from CareFirst members that would result in millions of dollars in additional costs to members. Such cost increases at a time when many are already struggling to pay for their healthcare are unconscionable. The sharply increased rates and fees One Medical seeks ultimately come directly out of the pockets of our members and the employer groups to which they belong and these costs have become harder and harder to bear.

The out of network status that One Medical seeks will place their service beyond the reach of many members. This will likely necessitate the need for members who use One Medical to re-establish their primary care relationships with other practices. We deeply regret this unilateral decision by One Medical. However, discussions to resolve this will continue.”

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