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Potomac Potholes Persevere

September 2nd, 2010 · 4 Comments · Capitol Hill South, New Hill East

So how many bureaucrats does it take to fix a pothole? Sadly, there’s no punch line to this joke, and the actual tally keeps climbing.  Over a month ago THIH reported how dangerous the driving conditions are on a short stretch of Potomac Avenue SE. After engaging the mayor’s citywide call center twice, I forwarded [...]

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Pervasive Potholes on Potomac (Avenue)

July 19th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Capitol Hill South, New Hill East

Have you driven on Potomac Avenue SE between Pennsylvania Avenue and 16th Street recently? The eastbound lane is like an old-time washboard, and you practically have to have a 4-wheel drive vehicle to off-road through this stretch of asphalt. Eastbound cars often swerve into the oncoming lane to avoid the hazard, combining with the potholes [...]

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