April 22, 2019

Making composting easy for a better future

April 22, 2019/ Guest Contributor

Kathleen Brophy wants you to know how easy composting is in DC – and important.

It’s easy, Kathleen says, because the DC Government makes it easy! Under the city’s Zero Waste DC program, there are compost drop-offs at farmer’s markets in all eight Wards. Materials accepted there include fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds and tea, grains, beans, cereals, eggshells, and cut and dried flowers. Just drop off your food waste every Saturday from 9am to 1pm and be on your way.

April 02, 2019

Take advantage of the DC Security Camera Rebate Program (updated)

April 02, 2019/ Drew

Here’s how to take advantage of DC's Private Security Camera System Incentive Program. DC offers up to $500 to residents and up to $750 for businesses and churches to cover the hardware costs. Article includes background, how to sign up and camera suggestions.

March 22, 2019

The Wammies music awards return invigorated and reinvested in the local DC music scene

March 22, 2019/ Drew

The MusicianShip, a charitable non-profit organization that facilitates music lessons, experiences and opportunities, announces The Wammie Awards’ new two-day experience. Wammie Weekend will start with a Day Conference on Saturday, March 30th and culminate with The Wammie Awards show on March 31st. The DC-focused award show has celebrated DC-area artists and musicians for their artistic works over three decades.

March 22, 2019

DC should invest in middle-class housing affordability [WaPo]

March 22, 2019/ Drew

No one is arguing that this legislation is a panacea for affordable housing or rising tax costs. Yes, renters are feeling the same financial pressure as homeowners. We can and should do more for renters. And we can and should look at increasing benefits through programs such as Schedule H. However, we ignore the plight of homeowners who cannot qualify for these programs at our own peril.

The District must decide if we are to have a government that responds to the needs of all our residents or one that shuns the concerns of our middle class.

March 22, 2019

Follow-up: CM Todd receives fine for alleged violations during State Board of Ed campaign

March 22, 2019/ Drew

The DC Office of Campaign Finance recently issued an order and fine regarding a complaint against Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd for allegedly using Council office resources on behalf of a political campaign.

March 06, 2019

Updated: Worker was stuck on tower by MPD 4th District, rescued by DC Fire & EMS [video]

March 06, 2019/ Drew

A maintenance worker is currently stuck on the towers up by the Fourth District police station.

Reportedly, the worker went up the tower at 10am this morning to do maintenance. Around 1:30 this afternoon he made a distress call, saying he was suffering from hypothermia.

March 05, 2019

Update meeting about Hebrew Home development ("Spring Flats")

March 05, 2019/ Drew

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Chair Bennett Hilley wrote to the local listservs about an upcoming meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the Hebrew Home (now known as the Spring Flats development).

March 04, 2019

Rats and Trash... a meeting in Park View on how to manage both

March 04, 2019/ Drew

The Park View United Neighborhood Coalition is hosting a community meeting with DC Department of Health and Department of Public Works staff to discuss how to manage overflowing trash bins and the rat population on Wednesday, March 6th, 7-8pm at the Park View Recreation Center (693 Otis Place NW)

February 27, 2019

DPW releases Street Sweeping app so you know when it's time to move your car

February 27, 2019/ Drew

This looks pretty handy. The Department of Public Works, which is responsible for street cleaning (and parking tickets!), has released an app for iOS and Android that will send out notifications when it’s time to move your car. Their press release is below… you can find the app on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Street sweeping starts March 4th… they usually give people a pass on tickets the first week, but after that you’ll find a pink slip on your window (or in the mail) once the sweepers start their work.