D.P.W.
abbreviation
Department of Public Works.
D.P.W.
Americanabbreviation
DPW
British
abbreviation
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By the time it became home to the Sabres in 1970, the Broadway Auditorium had long since been converted to a D.P.W. garage.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2012
“Collaborating with DPW will be crucial in ensuring clear curb markings and signage are implemented where necessary,” the department said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024
“As an extra precaution, DPW will be sampling and surveying the communities in the area of the facilities where the original sampling was performed,” according to a statement posted on the department’s official Twitter account.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2022
In anticipation of both leaf collection and snow removal, D.C. hired and trained the largest group of new employees ever at DPW.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 23, 2022
But today, some Baltimore City Council members are asking for better pay and support for those DPW workers.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2020
“The District’s nearly 90 miles of bike lanes help to expand transportation options and boost connectivity to the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and commercial corridors,” DPW Director Chris Geldart said in a written statement.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 4, 2020
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