Please be advised that Pepco is closely monitoring today’s winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning beginning at midnight and running through to 6pm Monday, March 3.  We are expecting rain, then freezing rain and sleet throughout the night, with snow beginning on Monday. Heavy wet snow can weigh down … More Message from Pepco

All Metrobus service (all routes, all lines) will be suspended Monday morning due to expected hazardous weather conditions. Metro’s Emergency Operations Center will monitor weather and road conditions during the day on Monday to determine when service may be restored. Bus service will only be restored when it is safe to do so.  Customers are … More ALL METROBUS SERVICE SUSPENDED MONDAY MORNING

Due to the inclement weather, winter storm warning and expected snow falls through 5pm, the Bates Area Civic Association meeting scheduled for Monday, March 3rd from 7pm will be rescheduled to a later date. The new date will be announced once the room has been secured. Be safe everyone, please remember, check on seniors, medically … More BACA Meeting for Monday, March 3 Rescheduled

DC DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY TO GO INTO EFFECT MON., MARCH 3, AT 7 AM Vehicles parked on snow emergency routes after 7 am Mon., March 3 will be ticketed and towed. Dierdre Porter  Which school will your child call My School? For this coming school year (2014–15), DCPS and participating DC public charter schools will have a single application and … More Snow Emergency for March 3, 2014

The UnForum Honest Conversations with the DC Mayoral Candidates A series of one-on-one conversations with the leading mayoral candidates on the pressing issue facing the city – inequality in the District of Columbia. Refreshments will be served!   Sunday, March 2, 7-9 PM Muriel Bowser and Tommy Wells Moderated by Mark Seagraves Register HERE: http://www.law.udc.edu/event/UnForum1   … More Honest Conversations with the DC Mayoral Candidates

Metro General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles today applauded an increased capital commitment of $75 million by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray, saying that it marked an important down payment towards Metro’s “Momentum” strategic plan to reduce crowding and add system capacity. The funding … More Metro hails funding commitment by Gov. O’Malley, Gov. McAuliffe and Mayor Gray in support of Momentum strategic plan

The Wilson Scholarship  Reside in the District of Columbia, preference for residents of Wards 5, 6, and 7;  Have a grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale;  Demonstrate financial need and Pell Grant eligibility;  Show involvement in school and community activities;  Be accepted by and enrolled as a … More The Wilson Scholarship

The D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics (BOEE) needs your help! Become an active participant in the electoral process. Sign up to become a poll worker.  Call the Board of Elections’ Poll Worker Hotline at 202-442-4369 for more information.  You will receive training and will receive a small stipend up to $160.00 for training, setting … More Election Workers Needed for the Primary

April 1, 2014 Primary Election You do not need a reason to vote by mail, but the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics (BOEE) must receive your written request not later than 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. To request an absentee ballot, complete the form online at http://www.dcboee.org and then print, sign and mail … More Requesting an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election

Age-Friendly DC Block-by-Block Walk What do you see when you walk around your neighborhood?  What about other parts of the city where you may shop, visit friends, or go to medical appointments?   The Age-Friendly DC Block-by-Block Walk—March 20 – April 15—will document what you and others see so decisions can be made based on … More Age-Friendly DC Block-by-Block Walk