MID CITY EAST INITIATIVE: JUNE OUTREACH   The Mid City East Initiative is a joint effort of the Office of Planning (OP) and District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to holistically plan for transportation, commercial revitalization, redevelopment, historic resources, sustainability and parks and open space. We are currently in the existing conditions phase and will be … More Small Area Plan: Mid City East Initiative: Meetings in June

***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***  Street Closures for Weekend Events (Washington D.C.) The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has provided the following information about scheduled street closures for multiple events that are scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Capital Pride Parade This event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will conclude at approximately 7:30 p.m. The … More Street Closures for Weekend Events

Mayor Gray used his weekly radio address this week to describe legislation he is sending to the D.C. Council that would build on the District’s education reforms in a number of ways — including providing the Chancellor of the D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) with the power to authorize charter schools within the DCPS system. The … More In Weekly Radio Address, Mayor Gray Proposes Plans to Speed Reform of Public Education; Bill Would Expand Chartering Authority, Provide Additional Tools

The Metropolitan Police Department and DC Fire/EMS will again team together in 2013 to ensure that inspection, regulation and safety measure are in place concerning the possession, storage and sales of Fireworks within the District of Columbia.  Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th! The National Mall, with Washington DC’s monuments and … More [MPD-5D] Fireworks within the District of Columbia

Monday, June 3, 2013 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt.SinaiChurch, 3rd and Q ST NW              7:00 PM – 7:10 PM I.          Meeting Called to Order                                             Geovani A. Bonilla, President II.         Review of Last Meeting Minutes                                Christa Fields, Secretary III.        Treasurer’s Report                                                      Kyle Thomas     7:10 PM – 8:30 PM Introduction of Guest Speakers –David … More BACA Meeting Agenda, Monday, June 3

Councilmember McDuffie would like to invite all Ward 5 residents to join him on Tuesday, June 25th, for his State of the Ward Address. The event will be an opportunity for the community to come together to reflect on the many accomplishments we have seen throughout Ward 5, as well as a chance for Councilmember … More Councilmember McDuffie Invites Residents to His State of the Ward Address

 Contact:  Officer Paul Metcalf (202) 727-4383  May 31, 2013  MPD Kicks off Sixth Annual Fitness Challenge (Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department will kick off its Sixth Annual Fitness Challenge on Monday, June 3, 2013.  The event will include weigh-ins, consultations with health professionals, screenings, fitness demonstrations and more.  The wellness program encourages MPD … More MPD Kicks off Sixth Annual Fitness Challenge

Metro News Release For immediate release: May 28, 2013 Metro to hold auditions for MetroPerforms! June 4 Open auditions for singers, dancers, musicians, and more So you think you can dance? Or sing? Or play music? Metro’s Art in Transit Program is inviting local performers of all genres—singers, dancers, musicians, poets and more—to audition for … More Metro to hold auditions for MetroPerforms! June 4

DPW Holds Monthly HHW/E-Cycling/Shredding Drop-Off Sat., June 1 There Is A Thursday Afternoon Drop-Off For HHW and E-Cycling only on May 30 The DC Department of Public Works will hold its next monthly Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off Saturday, June 1, 8 am to 3 pm, at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station*.  The monthly … More DPW Holds Monthly HHW/E-Cycling/Shredding Drop-Off Sat., June 1