FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 28, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez – 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov   ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** New York Avenue Between Penn Street and Florida Avenue Will Be Closed Overnight Starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 29 Detour Will Apply to Westbound New York Avenue Starting at Penn Street and to Eastbound New York … More ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

June 25 Today, DC People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye called upon the PSC to reject $33.4 Million of Pepco’s request for an additional $42.5 Million in rates. “This case is about rates,” stated the People’s Counsel, “but it also challenges four principles crucial to consumers: Consumer Empowerment, Affordability, Reliability and Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.” “Eleven months … More OPC Urges the PSC to Deny Pepco a Pass, to Reject $33.4 Million of Pepco’s Rate Request and to Credit Consumers $2 Million for Continued Poor Reliability

DPW will enforce parking regulations around Nationals Park. Sanitation services will be suspended for the day. The DC Department of Public Works will observe Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, and most services will be suspended. However, the Nationals will play home games at Nationals Park July 3-8, and parking regulations in that neighborhood will be … More DPW To Observe Independence Day, Wed., July 4

Are you experiencing a problem with people dumping trash in alleys or public spaces in your neighborhood? Are you concerned about unkempt vacant lots in your community? Do you know which agencies have the responsibility to handle these issues? Have you have reported these concerns previously and find the problem continues to reoccur? The directors … More DPW, DCRA To Discuss Illegal Dumping, Vacant Lots During Online Chat Wed., June 27

DC Residents May Drop Off These Items Between 8 am and 3 pm. The Department of Public Works announced today its monthly Household Hazardous Waste/E-Cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off will be on Saturday, July 7, between 8 am and 3 pm at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station. District residents may bring toxic items, such as pesticides, … More Monthly HHW/E-Cycling/Personal Document Shredding, Sat., July 7, At Ft. Totten Transfer Station

Location: MPD 5D Headquarters, 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, DC 20002  Invited Guest: Ms. Nancy Ware, Director Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) Other Agenda Items: Commander Andrew Solberg’s Report Treasurer’s Report 5D CAC Gala, Washington Navy Yard, October 25, 2012 …….. James Berry Citizens’ Concerns

June 26, 2012: The DC Preservation League (DCPL), the District of Columbia’s only citywide nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the historic and built environment, is accepting nominations for its annual list of Most Endangered Places in Washington for 2012. The online nomination form can be found at http://www.dcpreservation.org and must be submitted no … More DC PRESERVATION LEAGUE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2012 LIST OF MOST ENDANGERED PLACES

Statement on Proposed Car Barn at 26th and Benning Road (Spingarn Campus) Location Thank you for all of the calls and emails my office has been receiving regarding the future, proposed location of one of DC Streetcar’s car barn – Benning Road & 26th Street NE. The proposed location, which is directly on Spingarn Senior … More Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie – Statement on Proposed Car Barn (Spingarn Campus) and Emergency Meeting

For Runners, Walkers, Bicyclists Ward 5 has lots of walkers, runners and cyclists. While staying fit, please remember to also take these precautions to stay safe. Plan your outings. Always tell a family member or friend where you are going and when you will return. Let them know what your favorite exercise routes are. Stay … More [MPD-5D] Safety Tips for Runners, Walkers, Cyclists

Flower Power 2012 was a huge success. Over 50 tickets sold, donations received, and multiple business sponsors. The Reception was fantastic and lasted till 11pm. Great food, friends, wine, and neighbors.