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Dec 06, 2021

D.C. Council Prods Public Works Department Over Inadequate Vehicle Booting Operation

“What we’re really talking about is an opportunity to find and potentially remove cars from our streets that are being driven dangerously,” Councilmember Christina Henderson said.

Apr 15, 2020

A City Agency Removed 250 Campaign Signs For A D.C. Council Challenger. Officials Say It Was An ‘Honest Mistake’

Ward 4 candidate Janeese Lewis George’s campaign signs were taken down by the Department of Public Works last week.

Mar 02, 2020

It’s Warm Outside And Street Sweeping Is Back

Spring is coming. Don’t forget to move your car.

Nov 01, 2019

It’s Leaf Collection Time Again (And The End Of Street Sweeping)

Get out your rakes. It’s leaf collecting season.

Oct 31, 2019

Where To Take Your Pumpkins After Halloween So They Don’t Become Squirrel Food

Whether they’re carved or whole.

Aug 09, 2019

Map: D.C. Is Getting Six More Murals In Five Different Wards

The new artwork will include a massive portrait of D.C.’s late jazz saxophonist Buck Hill.

Feb 29, 2016

Hello City Spring: Street Sweeping Returns Tomorrow

We can feel the clouds of citywide Seasonal Affective Disorder already beginning to lift.

Sep 23, 2015

Department of Public Works Will Host An Online Dead/Hazardous Animal Summit

“It’s rat nesting season,” they kindly informed us.

Jun 04, 2015

D.C.’s Head of Public Works Resigns

Bill Howland announces his resignation after 11 years on the job.

May 26, 2015

Department of Public Works Will Host An Online Rat Summit

D.C. vs. rats, round ?

 
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