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
A friend put the 51-year-old in touch with Building Blocks, and he works with DPW picking up trash and leaves.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 21, 2022
But today, some Baltimore City Council members are asking for better pay and support for those DPW workers.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2020
Since November, DPW has mailed “warning” photos without fines to owners of vehicles that blocked bike lanes; the warnings will end at the end of the month.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 4, 2020
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