Community Alert: Call for Public Witnesses for Hearing on McDuffie’s Equal Pay Legislation Call for Public Witnesses for Hearing on McDuffie’s Equal Pay Legislation On Monday, June 23rd, the Council’s Judiciary & Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on Councilmember McDuffie’s “Wage Transparency Amendment Act” (Bill 20-757). Councilmember McDuffie is seeking residents to testify … More Call for Public Witnesses for Hearing on McDuffie’s Equal Pay Legislation

Dear Friends At Open Arms Housing, Inc. we pride ourselves on being good community partners. I know you share my desire to make our community one of the best places in the nation to live, work and raise a family. That’s why I am sharing this information about Do More 24 with you. Open Arms … More Open Arms Open House

Noma newsletter Free Fitness and Yoga Classes Get active this summer at free yoga and fitness classes on the Metropolitan Branch Trail!  Brought to you by the MBT 5k, classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July at 6:30 PM, weather permitting. The first class will be on Thursday, June 5! … More Free Fitness and Yoga Classes

Noma newsletter Rhythm in NoMa Returns Thursday Rhythm in NoMa, a free live concert series begins this Thursday, June 5! Enjoy everything from steel drums to funk at the Union Center Plaza (810-840 First Street, NE). These lunchtime concerts will take place every Thursday afternoon from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM until July 17. Jazz … More Rhythm in NoMa Returns Thursday

Contact: Officer Paul Metcalf (202) 727-4383 June 4, 2014 TRAFFIC ADVISORY:  Capital Pride Parade and Festival   Capital Pride Parade On Saturday, June 7, 2014, the Capital Pride Parade will be held.  This event will begin at 4:30 pm and will conclude at approximately 7:30 pm. Staging area will be closed at 1:00 pm. The street … More TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Capital Pride Parade and Festival

The Walk to Cure Arthritis raises funds and awareness to fight the nation’s leading cause of disability. We aren’t just helping the millions of people who live with arthritis pain, we’re funding research that’s getting us closer to a cure. Features a three-mile and one-mile course! Volunteers needed for set up and break down of … More Volunteer this weekend at Nationals Park!

Masjid Muhammad Mosque at 1519 Islamic Way (4th Street NW) is having a celebration from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm tomorrow, June 3rd, to celebrate one year of offering halal nutritious meals, exercise activities, and community fellowship to local seniors.  Please spread the word – the program is available for all local seniors.  http://thenationsmosque.org/2014/05/28/1st-anniversary-of-kibar-halal-nutrition-site/   … More June 3rd: Kibar 1st Anniversary celebration

See this message from Uncle Chip’s Cookies, 1514 North Capitol Street NW in the Bates area: Uncle Chip’s has a new Spring Sandwich lineup. Two brand new sammies and a new fresh summer veggie option. Come in today! To see the full lineup, click: http://unclechips.com/retail-store SANDWICHES served on ciabatta Regular $7.15, Large $12.25 Buffalo Bill … More Uncle Chip’s – new Spring sandwich menu!‏

The monthly Bates Area Civic Association Meeting will take place Monday, June 2 at 7pm at Mt. Sinai Church on 3rd St NW and Q St Nw. Metropolitan Police Community Safety Update Annual Community Garden Walk and Reception North Capitol Main Street Community Update Commissioner’s Update and McMillan Community Benefits Agreement Councilmember’s Office Update Community … More Monday, June 2 BACA Meeting at 7:00 PM

  Ward 5 Updates John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 506 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 724-8028 The Ward 5 Report May 29, 2014 Ward 5 Highlights Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie joined Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Friends of the Woodridge Library for a groundbreaking ceremony on May 7th. Community leaders, residents, students … More The Ward 5 Report