Today, (Friday, January 25th) is the first day teens (ages 14-21) can register for the DC Summer Youth Employment Program for 2013. Set your calendar to assist the teens in your life to register around noon. Thousands of slots will fill up in the next two days, so don’t delay. Jobs include MPD’s Jr. Police … More 2013 Summer Jobs for Teens (Register Today)

Investigation into Verizon’s Plans to Change from Copper to Fiber Optic Infrastructure The D.C. Public Service Commission (PSC) has docketed Formal Case No. 1102 to investigate complaints from District consumers about how Verizon provides telephone service for its District customers. Specifically, consumers have questioned how Verizon is making changes to the technology it uses, such … More Consumer Advisory

Announcements  2013 Community Engagement Hours  Councilmember McDuffie kicks off his 2013 community office hours across the ward. This is a tradition the Councilmember started shortly after taking office. These meetings are designed to give Ward 5 residents a venue to voice their concerns and offer suggestions without having to travel to the John A. Wilson … More The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

Wanted: fund-raising intern or volunteer for small Ward 5 non-profit that houses women who have been homeless. Need someone with roots in the community, who has some time, and is devoted to women’s issues. Contact: Marilyn Kresky-Wolff, Open Arms Housing, Inc. marilyn@openarmshousing.org Marilyn Kresky-Wolff, Executive Director Open Arms Housing, Inc.  T: 202-525-3467 C: 202-510-2770 F: … More Local Community Non-Profit Needs an Intern or Volunteer

DC Snow Team Continues Deployment Thru Up Coming Winter Storm, Jan. 25 Team Is Treating Residential Streets On Thursday.; Forecast Calls For 1-2 inches Of Snow By Late Friday Night. The District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and District Department of Transportation) is treating residential streets following today’s snowfall and monitoring major streets in … More DC Snow Team Continues Deployment Thru Up Coming Winter Storm, Jan. 25

Latrobe Chapter 10th Biennial Symposium “Campus and Complex in the Nation’s Capital”  On March 17‐18, the Latrobe Chapter will hold its tenth biennial symposium on the historic development of Washington, D.C. “Campus and Complex in the Nation’s Capital” will occur over two days with paper sessions at The Catholic University on Saturday, March 16, and … More Latrobe Chapter 10th Biennial Symposium “Campus and Complex in the Nation’s Capital”

Come join us for an early evening experience of deliciousness & social enjoyment! Sample our fantastical cocktails & confections while enjoying the company of fellow fabulous people. Goodies will be available for purchase. This is an exclusive event – admission is free, but you must RSVP.Where: Christopher’s Men’s Grooming Lounge 705 H St., NE Washington, … More You Are Cordially Invited To…Cocktails & Confections

*** PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE***  DDOT Invites Public to Transportation Idea Exchange to Get DC Moving Citizens To Help Shape The Future Of Transportation In The District Washington D.C. – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced the moveDC Idea Exchange, a family-friendly public event, held to share ideas about how District residents, workers and … More DDOT Invites Public to Transportation Idea Exchange

Please keep those that have less than you do in mind. The period between November 1st to March 31st is the hypothermia season. All homeless people must be housed when the temperature falls below 32 degrees, which is considered freezing temperatures. You can help. Call the hotline when you see a homeless person who may … More Hypothermia Hotline for the Homeless

Metro weekend track work January 25-27 Single tracking on Red, Orange and Green lines The ongoing effort to rebuild and upgrade the Metrorail system to provide safer and more reliable service will continue over the weekend of January 25-27 on the Red, Orange and Green lines. There is no scheduled work this weekend on the … More Metro weekend track work January 25-27