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What the Helen of Troy does the Department of For-Hire Vehicles Enforcement Do?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Doesn’t DC have enough police?”

From DC.gov’s Department of For-Hire Vehicles:

“The safe operation of all public vehicles for hire shall be conducted in accordance with the laws of the District and with due regard for the safety, comfort and convenience of passengers, for the safe and careful transportation of property, and for the safety of the general public. All reasonable efforts shall be made to promote safety at all times and under all conditions.

DFHV enforcement policies, (more…)

“Help! Hit by a Maryland driver…”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by CTB in DC

“Dear PoPville,

On Saturday August 1 at about 4:40 pm, I was driving in the inner lanes of Nebraska Ave NW through Ward Circle NW at American University. I was in the left hand lane, which is a “go straight only” lane. A red Mazda CX-5 with Maryland plates that was in the right lane next to me (also a “go straight only” lane) attempted to turn left onto Mass ave as we were crossing the circle and hit my car. At the time of the accident, the driver kept saying, “Traffic circles are just so confusing,” and apologized. But now that I’ve filed a claim against her insurance, (more…)

Free2Move’s New DC Home Area, Readers report: “Your Home Area is [d]evolving” – “Isn’t this a violation of the DC Human Rights Act?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if anyone else saw this: I just got an email from Free2Move stating that the “home area” is updated. They sure weren’t lying: it looks like you can’t park and end your trip anywhere north of Taylor St, and that’s only a brief bit in Petworth. Everywhere else is much farther south, and Georgetown/Glover Park and parts north look totally cut off for the most part.

I live near Ft. Totten and I’m basically screwed unless I keep the car for a day and return it in the newly-designated area, which is ridiculous. (more…)

Heads Up: “drivers can expect a temporary lane closure southbound on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway”

By Prince Of Petworth

Alert from DC Water:

“Starting on or about Aug. 7, 2026, weather permitting, drivers can expect a temporary lane closure southbound on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW near the intersection of Virginia Avenue NW and F Street NW. The closure will allow DC Water crews to pour a large concrete foundation for the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The foundation will provide a strong base for the tunnel shaft, supporting the next phase of tunnel construction.

The concrete pour is scheduled to begin at approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, August 7, and continue through approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8. Once the concrete pour begins, (more…)

Happening Now: “PURPLE LINE TEST RUN”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Maryland’s Purple Line:
Connecting Communities

Explore the 16-mile light rail service that will provide direct travel options from New Carrollton to Bethesda, Maryland. Board a train from 21 stations to work, school, and recreation destinations across Prince George’s and Montgomery counties with direct connections to Metrorail, Amtrak, MARC commuter rail and bus networks.”

Thanks to CK for sending from Chevy Chase, MD. (more…)

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