Hello Ward 5 Neighbors, The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Washington Metropolitan Area from Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening. Heavy snow and extremely strong winds are expected until Wednesday evening. Heavy, wet snow, ice, and high winds can bring tree limbs into contact with power lines to cause power … More Preparation For Upcoming Winter Storm

Note: the David Durham Education Center is on the same block as Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. It is the building on the opposite corner from the church.   Saturday March 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 10:00-3:00pm. Get your taxes done for free!! VITA Income Tax Location: David Durham Education Building 1645 Qst NW Lower Level … More Get your taxes done for free!! VITA Income Tax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James D. Brown February 22, 2013 202-724-8174 jbrown@dccouncil.us  COUNCILMEMBER ORANGE ASSUMES OVERSIGHT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION DC Council Vote To Give Councilmember Orange Jurisdiction   (Washington, D.C.) On Monday, February 25, 2013, Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At-Large) assumed oversight jurisdiction for the District’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (“ABRA”), which issues and … More COUNCILMEMBER ORANGE ASSUMES OVERSIGHT FOR ABRA

-Group Targeted Victims in Chinatown and Other Areas- WASHINGTON – Six men, all from Washington, D.C., pled guilty today to charges stemming from various gang-related crimes, including beatings, attempted robberies, and obstructing justice, announced U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. and Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).  The defendants admitted actively … More Six Members of “Show Out” Crew Plead Guilty To Charges in Series of Assaults

Person of Interest Sought in Robbery Snatch 1400 block of T Street, NW  (Washington, DC)- The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with a robbery-snatch which occurred on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in the 1400 block of T Street, NW.  The male suspect … More Person of Interest Sought in Robbery Snatch

Monday, March 4, 2013 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt. Sinai Church, 3rd and Q ST NW               7:00 PM – 7:10 PM  I.          Meeting Called to Order                                             David Hall, Vice-President   II.         Review of Last Meeting Minutes                                Christa Fields, Secretary   III.           Treasurer’s Report                                                      Kyle Thomas  7:15 PM – 8:15 PM IV.          Guest Speakers a.    … More Monday, March 4 – BACA Meeting

*UPDATE: Vehicle and Person of Interest Sought in Fatal Pedestrian Hit & Run: 100 Block of M Street, NE (Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and driver in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash which occurred in the 100 block of M Street, NE on … More Update Fatal Pedestrian Hit and Run 100 Block M St., NE

Dear Neighborhood/Civic Association Leader:  The Humanities Council of Washington, DC is reaching out to Neighborhood and Civic Associations in an effort to broaden our reach and engage city residents in unique programs and opportunities that offer assistance to those that wish to learn more about capturing and preserving the history of their community or family. … More Humanities Council of Washington, DC: Free Workshops & Commemoration Grants

 Preserving Your History: A series of Best Practices Workshops  Oral History – March 12, 2013, Benning Library, 3935 Benning Road, NE Video Production – March 13, 2013, Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Avenue, NE Digital Preservation and Archives – March 14, 2013, Benning Library, 3935 Benning Road,  NE  All workshops will be held from 6:30-8:30pm. … More Preserving Your History; DC Community Heritage Project

Dear Faith Based Partners, According to the U.S. Department of Justice there are nearly 800,000 children reported as missing to law enforcement each year. While away from their families, many of these children are at risk of becoming victims of other victimization, often times stripping away their innocence. We must take action and work in … More Protecting Children