From: Phelps, Anne (Council) Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 3:26 PM To: Staff (COUNCIL) Subject: Marijuana Possession Decriminalization Amendment Act — info and links Hello all, As you probably know, the Marijuana Possession Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2014 became effective today, July 17, 2014. In case your offices are fielding questions about the new law, … More Marijuana Possession Decriminalization Amendment Act — info and links

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 17, 2014 Media Contact: Reggie Sanders — 202-437-0809, reggie.sanders@dc.gov ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** Weekend Closure of Southbound I-395 HOV Lanes on July 18-21, 2014 (Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will close the HOV lane on southbound I-395 from 9 p.m. on Friday, July 18 to 5 a.m. on Monday, … More Weekend Closure of Southbound I-395 HOV Lanes

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA   Executive Office of the Mayor Office of Communications   PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 17, 2014 CONTACT: Rob Marus (EOM) 202.727.6853; robert.marus@dc.gov John Stokes (DPR) 202.288.7275; john.stokes@dc.gov George Williams (DCPL) 202.727.1184; George.williams2@dc.gov Victoria Holmes (OSSE) 202.372.5415; Victoria.Holmes@dc.gov   Mayor Gray Announces Further Expansion of District’s Saturday … More Free Summer Meals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2014 The National Symphony Orchestra Announces Orchestra to Perform Throughout Brookland and NoMa in Partnership With More Than 20 Neighborhood Organizations Orchestral Concerts January 6 – 12, 2015 (WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The 2015 NSO In Your Neighborhood will take the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) to Brookland and NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) neighborhoods. Between January … More Orchestra to Perform Throughout Brookland and NoMa

Contact: Officer Paul Metcalf 202-727-4383 July 13, 2014 Arrest Made in Homicide: North Capitol & T Streets, NW  (Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have announced an arrest has been made in the homicide which occurred on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at the intersection of North Capitol Street and T Street NW. … More Arrest Made in Homicide: North Capitol & T Streets, NW

  DPR Announces New Late Night Summer Programming  Programs include Tennis under the Lights, 7 & 7, Evening Hikes and more     DPR Customer Service:  (202) 673-7647  DPR Media Contact:  John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, john.stokes@dc.gov   (WASHINGTON, DC) –  Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced a brand new addition to the summer … More DPR Announces New Late Night Summer Programming

The 2014 Flower Power Winners will be announced at the Monday, July 7 Bates Area Civic Association Meeting. The meeting will take place at 7pm at Mt. Sinai Church on 3rd and Q St NW. The Winners are: Best back yard – 1 winner Best front yard – 1 winner from P St, 3rd St, … More Great Prizes for 2014 Flower Power Winners – and the Winners Are…

Join Bates Area Civic Association Bloomingdale Civic Association And 5th District Police Department Summer Family Movies at The Park Florida Avenue Park Florida Avenue and First St NW  Friday Movie Nights Gather at 7pm Popcorn and Refreshment Served  July 11, 2014 Special Presentation of The Lego Movie   New and Improved Screen   August 1 … More Lego Movie – Friday, July 11 at the Florida Ave Park

Accomplished and published photographer Jason Miccolo took some fantastic photos of the 2014 Flower Power Garden Walk and Reception. The photo album in it’s entirety may be viewed at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wvtfn0phe996gc5/AAD5DG3vbt-dfqMsXywHV2Foa#/   To learn more about the works of photographer, Jason Miccolo, you may go to http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/jason-miccolo-johnson-39