Environment

ICYMI: Scroll down this post for “Potomac Conservancy sent a letter to DC Water calling for accountability, answers, and actions in response to the massive Potomac Interceptor sewage spill that began on January 19, 2026 in Cabin John, Maryland.”

“Pumping challenges continue at the damaged Potomac Interceptor. Two pumps clogged w/non-disposable wipes Monday night, causing an overflow & contained on-site. E. coli levels remain elevated at collapse site, downstream levels remain below EPA standards.”

The latest from DC Water:

“UPDATE: Potomac Interceptor Repair February 10

Highlights: (more…)


DC Government

ICYMI: On Monday – Has Your Trash Still Not Been Collected? You are not alone. “Our goal is to be fully back to normal this week.”

“Dear PoPville,

My family and I live with the back of our rowhouse facing an alley, where our trash and recycling, alongside many other households’ is supposed to be picked up. We haven’t had trash or recycling pickup in over three weeks, this being a week after the DC government plowed out alley to facilitate trash pickup.

I would be more patient with this, but for the last 3 months or so our recycling has been missed at least every other week. What gives?! The rodent outbreak from this will be epic.”

Last night DC Department of Public Works shared the following note:

“The Department of Public Works continues working to restore full residential trash, recycling, and food waste collections. We recognize some residents are experiencing missed collections, and we understand how frustrating and disruptive the situation is.

To address these delays, DPW has activated seasonal employees as part of a dedicated escalation protocol. This will (more…)


Sponsored

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1313 12th Street NW
1313 12th Street NW

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)


Brightwood


6101 Georgia Ave, NW

In December we broke the crushing news that the ‘Georgia Avenue Thrift Store Plans to Close later this Winter’.

Thanks to Jeff for passing on: “Me and My kids are crushed…..” Georgia Avenue Prime Thrift‘s closing confirmation and sale announcement says: (more…)


metro


photo by Eric P.

From WMATA:

“The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA or Metro) and Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (KRC) today announced their resolution of several ongoing contract disputes regarding, among other things, the 2021 Blue Line derailment of a 7000-series railcar which led to the entire 7000-series fleet being grounded. A multiparty investigation, led by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and that included WMATA and KRC, found that wheel migration in the 7000-series railcars contributed to the derailment. (more…)


wildlife

Thanks to Marc for sending from Park View:

“it’s first time i’ve seen any raptor this close and for so long. It sat on that post for about 5 minutes before flying off for a nosh.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.