On February 19, 2013, Perry School Community Services Center, Inc. will pay tribute to Mr. Paul McElligott – the spirit of the Perry Center and long-time Executive Director A lawyer by background, Paul has worked on behalf of the residents of the North Capitol Corridor/Northwest One community for more than 30 years. As Executive Director … More Perry Community Center Invites You to a Free Event at the Howard Theatre

THE MAYOR GRAY REPORT February 6, 2013  Mayor Gray Proposes $100 Million Investment in Affordable Housing to Build and Preserve 10,000 Affordable Housing Units  Taking center stage at the State of the District address at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, Mayor Gray proposed a major investment of $100 million of the District’s “prosperity dividend” … More THE MAYOR GRAY REPORT — February 6, 2013

  The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Ward 5 February 8, 2013 Ward 5 Highlights: Rhode Island Avenue NE and North Capitol Street Become Retail Priority Areas On January 29, Mayor Gray signed the “Retail Incentive Amendment Act of 2012.” This legislation, introduced by Councilmember McDuffie, designates Rhode Island Avenue NE … More The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

We need to hear from residents, workers, and visitors of the District and we would greatly appreciate your help to spread the word!  The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) recently announced moveDC, a collaborative planning effort to develop a Multimodal Long Range Transportation Plan for the District. MoveDC will bring together transit, rail, vehicular, bicycle, … More We Need Your Help to Move DC

Mr. Eric Jones, a resident of the unit block of Bates St NW appointed to this Task Force. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 31, 2013  CONTACT: Doxie McCoy (EOM) 202.727.9691; doxie.mccoy@dc.gov Tanya Stern (OP) 202.442.7635; tanya.stern@dc.gov Darrell Jackson, Jr. (McDuffie) 202.355.4257; DJackson@dccouncil.us  Mayor Gray and Councilmember McDuffie Announce Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation … More Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force

***TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** Single Lane Conditions Planned for New York Avenue Between Florida Avenue and Penn Street, Saturday, February 9 (Washington, D.C.) As part of the New York Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project motorists will encounter single lane conditions on eastbound (outbound) and westbound (inbound) New York Avenue, NE between Florida Avenue and Penn Street between 6:00 … More Single Lane Conditions Planned for New York Avenue Between Florida Avenue and Penn Street, Saturday, February 9

Celebrate America’s diverse history with your special gift now View as webpage Preserve African American History In America’s National Parks 150 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln began writing the Emancipation Proclamation at Fort Monroe National Historic Site. 50 years ago, in the name of equality, thousands of Americans, united to March on Washington and were … More Preserve African American History In America’s National Parks

DPR Launches a new Rolling Registration System for the 2013 Camps Season   DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Seasonal Programs/Camps Office: (202) 671-0372, dpr.camps@dc.gov DPR Media Contact: John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john.stokes@dc.gov   (WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announces it’s summer camp registration, dates and information for the 2013 … More Registration for DPR Summer Camps Begins February 4

Dear Friend –  Earlier today I was pleased to announce that the District ended Fiscal Year 2012 with a healthy budget surplus of $417 million. This news is compelling evidence that the District’s finances are among the strongest of any jurisdiction in the nation. The District’s increasingly strong financial outlook, coupled with impressive job growth … More Gray Administration Year Two Report — January 2013

The Department of Public Works announced today its next monthly Household Hazardous Waste/E-Cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off is Saturday, February 2, between 8 am and 3 pm at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station. To safely dispose of batteries with lithium or batteries of greater than 9 volts, put clear, masking or electrical tape on the batteries’ … More Monthly HHW/E-Cycling/Document Shredding, Sat., Feb. 2, Ft. Totten Transfer Station