DPW Online Chat Discussing Leaf Collection, Wed., Oct. 31, 1:00 – 2:00pm

DPW Online Chat Discussing Leaf Collection, Wed., Oct. 31, 1:00 – 2:00pm With this week’s visit from Sandy, fall has kicked in with a vengeance. If you live in a tree-lined neighborhood, your street is no doubt blanketed with leaves. DPW’s leaf collection service begins on Monday, November 5th. Find out what you need to … More DPW Online Chat Discussing Leaf Collection, Wed., Oct. 31, 1:00 – 2:00pm

Mayor Gray Outlines District’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of the Mayor Office of Communications PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 30, 2012 CONTACT: Doxie McCoy (EOM) 202.664.9862; doxie.mccoy@dc.gov Robyn Johnson (HSEMA) 202.506.0355; robyn.johnson@dc.gov Linda Grant (DPW) 202.671.2375; linda.grant@dc.gov John Lisle (DDOT) 202.486.5838; john.lisle@dc.gov John Stokes (DPR) 202.288.7275; john.stokes@dc.gov Alan Heymann (DC Water) 202.787.2616; Alan.Heymann@dcwater.com … More Mayor Gray Outlines District’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Monday, Nov. 5 BACA Meeting Agenda

Monday, November 5, 2012 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt. Sinai Church 3rd and Q ST NW   I.                    Meeting Called to Order Treasurer’s Report 2013 Memberships Meeting with Congresswoman Norton, Wednesday, November 7 5th District Police Department Safety Update II.                  Community Updates/Announcements Special Guest (s) 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM Ms. Pamela Nelson, Outreach Specialist … More Monday, Nov. 5 BACA Meeting Agenda

Mayor Gray Closes District Government Tuesday

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of the Mayor Office of Communications PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 29, 2012 CONTACT: Doxie McCoy (EOM) 202.664.9862; doxie.mccoy@dc.gov Robyn Johnson (HSEMA) 202.506.0355; robyn.johnson@dc.gov Linda Grant (DPW) 202.671.2375; linda.grant@dc.gov John Lisle (DDOT) 202.486.5838; john.lisle@dc.gov Alan Heymann (DC Water) 202.787.2616; Alan.Heymann@dcwater.com Mayor Gray Closes District Government … More Mayor Gray Closes District Government Tuesday

Five Relief Centers – Opening at Noon Tomorrow, 10/29/2012

Good afternoon, colleagues. Please advise our seniors, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers that the threat of Hurricane Sandy is very real and serious and has the potential of producing a severe impact on the District of Columbia. It is imperative that they are informed of the five Relief Centers that will be open and … More Five Relief Centers – Opening at Noon Tomorrow, 10/29/2012

No DC Circulator and Capital Bikeshare Service on Monday

No DC Circulator and Capital Bikeshare Service on Monday  (Washington, D.C.) Due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Sandy on the Washington Area, there will be no DC Circulator service on Monday, October 29, 2012. In addition, for the safety of staff and members, the Capital Bikeshare system will shut down at 1 am in … More No DC Circulator and Capital Bikeshare Service on Monday

UPDATE: Mayor Gray Closes District Government Monday

Mayor Has Declared State of Emergency, Preemptively Requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and Is Coordinating Citywide Preparations; Public Schools Closed Tomorrow (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray today announced that the District government will be closed Monday, October 29 and said that the District’s agencies and regional, utility and federal partners are preparing the … More UPDATE: Mayor Gray Closes District Government Monday

Dunbar Shaw Historic Society Walk A Success

The Dunbar Shaw Historic Society held it’s Historic Neighborhood Walk on Saturday, October 27. The Walk was lead by Ms. Jennifer Ragins following opening remarks from Commissioner Bradley Thomas. The Walk originated at the Florida Avenue Park and included the hoes of Emmett J. Scott, Robert Terrell, Anna J. Cooper, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Mayor Walter … More Dunbar Shaw Historic Society Walk A Success

DDOT Release: District Government Prepares for Hurricane Sandy’s Effects

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 26, 2012 CONTACT: Doxie McCoy (EOM) 202.727.9691; doxie.mccoy@dc.gov Linda Grant (DPW) 202.671.2375; linda.grant@dc.gov John Lisle (DDOT) 202.671.2004; john.lisle@dc.gov Alan Heymann (DC Water) 202.787.2616; Alan.Heymann@dcwater.com District Government Prepares for Hurricane Sandy’s Effects Mayor Gray Declares State of Emergency as Workers Clear Storm Drains, Distribute Sandbags, Prep to Remove Debris; … More DDOT Release: District Government Prepares for Hurricane Sandy’s Effects