DPW To Observe Christmas, New Year’s Day Tues., Dec. 25, Tues., Jan. 1 Solid Waste, Parking Services Affected.  The Department of Public Works announced today that services will be suspended in observance of Christmas (December 25, 2012) and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2013). Trash and Recycling Collections: For the weeks of December 24 and … More DPW To Observe Christmas, New Year’s Day Tues., Dec. 25, Tues., Jan. 1

Come Join Councilmember McDuffie For The Ward 5 Holiday Party  Councilmember McDuffie invites you to the Ward 5 Holiday Party on Thursday, December 20. This will be a time for Ward 5 residents to gather for an evening of great entertainment, food and fellowship. The festivities will be held at Gallaudet University’s Sorenson Language and … More The Ward 5 Report: The Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Ward 5

Readings @ 2:30p & 4p Kuumba Kollectibles Gallery, Flowers, Gifts & Sweets / 312 Florida Ave NW Join us as Bess Weaver Reads and Signs her children’s book Catcha Mella Saturday December 15, 2012 2-6pm Book and CD set Readings at 2:30 & 4:30 (Illustrations by Malia Salaam-Steeple)

Uncle Chip Loves to Ship! Send some holiday cheer to family & friends BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE To get free shipping before this Friday, December 14 enter code: CHIPSHIP You can choose any date before December 21 in order to ensure Christmas arrival. No in-town delivery available December 10-25 Support a Great Local Business!

Join NoMa resident Tiffany Griffin as she teaches you how to prepare vegan dishes that will wow even the most omnivorous of your friends and family. When: All lessons are 1-4 p.m. December 1, 2012: Veggies (Clementine Roasted Brussels Sprouts; Cayenne-Apricot Glazed Carrots) December 8, 2012: Sides (Stuffing/Dressing; Cranberry Sauce; Sweet Potatoes) December 15, 2012: … More Vegan Holiday Cooking Class

The DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) expects construction to start in first quarter of 2013 on First Street, NE. The project will rebuild the entirety of First Street, NE and its sidewalks from Columbus Circle to New York Avenue, including significant improvements to the side streets of K, L Pierce, M, Patterson, and N. The … More First Street Construction Project Starts in January

News Release  For Immediate Release Contact: Officer Tisha Gant (202-727-4383) December 7, 2012  Missing Person: Noble Watkins (Washington, DC)-The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing person identified as 11 year-old Noble Watkins. He was reported missing on Thursday, December 6, 2012, from the 5500 block of B Street, … More Missing Person Alert

Shiloh Baptist Church – 1500 Ninth Street, NW Sunday Decemb er 9, 5 p.m. The Messiah A Sacred Oralorio by G.F. Handel The Shiloh Senior Choir Mount Sinai Baptist Church 1615 Third Street, NW Saturday, December 15, 6 p.m. The Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda, Africa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 3, 2012 CONTACT: Matt Desjardins (EOM) 202.727.5011; Matthew.Desjardins@dc.gov Gwendolyn Crump (MPD) 202.727.9346 Gwendolyn.crump@dc.gov Mayor Vincent Gray Announces Anti-Cell Phone Theft Initiative and Website District Residents Can Now ‘Brick’ Cell Phones; More Information Available at http://www.brickit.dc.gov (WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Mayor Vincent. C. Gray and Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanierannounced this morning the … More Mayor Vincent Gray Announces Anti-Cell Phone Theft Initiative and Website

Metro News Release For immediate release: December 3, 2012 Metro weekend track work December 7-9, 2012 Buses replace Red Line trains between Fort Totten and Glenmont and Green Line trains between between Archives and Waterfront; no Yellow Line service over bridge The ongoing effort to rebuild and upgrade the Metrorail system to provide safer and … More Metro weekend track work December 7-9, 2012