Hill listservs were abuzz today with news that the DC Department of Public Works was planning to begin towing cars illegally parked in street sweeping zones and adding a $100 towing charge on top of a $100 fine (it’s actually a $30 fine). More enforcement of parking violations that screw up traffic might be a […]
It has been a streetcar lovefest this week in the Council, but concerns remain with a power substation proposed for 1215 Wylie Street, NE, a District-owned property in the middle of a residential block. At a community meeting April 20th, those impacted raised questions regarding safety, home values, aesthetics, maintenance, and alternate locations. On June […]
From the press release: Today, Wednesday June 30, parents and children will take a virtual summer learning adventure at today’s Chancellor’s Community Forum: Passport to Summer Learning, an exciting event that offers a variety of activities, exhibits and information from 13 DC-area museums, agencies and community partners to help keep students engaged academically over summer […]
I hate fireworks. I know, I know… I’m a terrible American. I don’t like ice cream, Rice Crispy treats or s’mores either. Get over it. As a child, the loud “bang, zoom” of a firework exploding terrified me. Even ear plugs couldn’t make me a willing participant in my hometown’s yearly Independence Day festivities. As […]
This afternoon, the DC Council unanimously approved emergency legislation to allow streetcars on H Street and Benning Road NE and to move forward with an overhead wire power source. A vote on a permanent version of the legislation will occur on July 13, 2010. The full press release from Tommy Wells office can be found […]