SYEP provides an array of summer enrichment experiences in industries such as Arts, Design and Media; Building and Grounds Maintenance; Government; Community and Social Services; Construction Trades; Education, Training and Library Science; Health Care Support; Hospitality and Tourism; Office and Administration Support; and Sports and Physical Education. This short-term employment and training program provides thousands … More Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program

News Release for Immediate Release February 18, 2010 Mayor Fenty Announces Release of the 2010 DC Spring and Summer Fun Guide This morning Mayor Adrian M. Fenty announced the release of the 2010 DC Spring and Summer Fun Program Guide and kicked off DPR Summer camp registration. He was joined by the DC Department of … More Mayor Fenty Announces Release of the 2010 DC Spring and Summer Fun Guide

Ticketing Begins March 29 (Washington, DC) The Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that daytime mechanical street sweeping will resume in scheduled, signed residential neighborhoods on Monday, March 22, 2010. Alternate-side parking restrictions in these areas will go into effect as well. Parking tickets, which carry a $30 fine, will be issued, beginning March … More Daytime Residential Street Sweeping Resumes March 22

This is a friendly reminder to mark your calendars now to attend Councilmember Thomas’ Ward 5 Expo on Saturday, March 6, from 9:30 am to 2 pm, at the Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue, NE. Registration begins at 9:30 am. The morning session, from 10 am to 12 noon, will feature updates … More Reminder: Ward 5 Expo – this Saturday, 3/6/2010

A fine day for civil rights in America. I’m proud to live in DC today. Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in DC – Line Forms – NYTimes.com.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Public Information Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2010 DMV Announces New Online Change of Address Service (Washington, DC) – Today, the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a new online service that allows residents to change their address through the dmv.dc.gov website. DC … More DMV Announces New Online Change of Address Service

Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT February 18, 2010 Contact: Victoria Leonard 202.727.8204 (desk) 202.403.7866 (cell) vleonardchambers@dccouncil.us Mark Your Calendar to Attend the Saturday, March 6, 2010 Ward 5 Expo! Mark your calendars now to attend Councilmember Thomas’ Ward 5 Expo on Saturday, March 6, from 9:30 am to 2 … More Mark Your Calendar to Attend the Saturday, March 6, 2010 Ward 5 Expo!

The Police Ride-Along program allows residents to accompany officers during their tour of duty in a police vehicle. This public education program gives residents a better understanding of police operations. If you are interested in a ride-along, use the application below. You must also complete either an adult or juvenile release form. Please print and … More Police Ride-Along Program

The Tenth Annual Metropolitan Police Department Awards Ceremony honored the men and women of the Fifth District for: Crime Suppression Team of the Year, Best Performing District, Commander of the Year, underscoring 9,556 arrests for the year. What happens next? How many repeat offenders will end up back on the street, committing more crimes?Court Watch … More Court Watch Meeting on March 3, 2010

On Monday, March 22, 2010, daytime mechanical street sweeping will resume in scheduled residential neighborhoods where signs are posted indicating that this will take place. Now that the snow has melted, there’s now quite a bit of litter and debris in certain areas. Residents are again reminded to observe the street cleaning signs so our … More DPW Resumes Street Cleaning – Don’t Get Ticketed