2017

Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie’s Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 Became Official Law

Councilmember McDuffie’s Landmark Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Reform Is Now Law Among its many provisions, this new law ends the use of solitary confinement on children; restores judicial discretion for sentencing juveniles; and ensures children age-appropriate confinement Washington, DC – Earlier this week, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie’s Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 became official law. …

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Come Walk With Councilmember McDuffie In the Emancipation Day Parade!

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Come Walk With Councilmember McDuffie In the Emancipation Day Parade! April 8th Emancipation Day commemorates the day when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act, freeing 3,185 enslaved persons in Washington, DC. Come walk with Councilmember McDuffie and your Ward 5 neighbors as we celebrate this historic day Parade is from 1-3 pm …

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DC Government Budget Season

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DC Government Budget Season: The Mayor will release her proposed budget for the District government for the next fiscal year today. That budget will then be considered by the D.C. Council, which will hold a hearing for each agency to go over their proposed budget and make any changes. Councilmember McDuffie is strongly encouraging Ward 5 …

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ART Matters

Can I Speak Freely, Mindy Jo News / By

Could you imagine life without art? It would be quite awful. It\’s possibly safe to say no need to argue that thought. A world without art has no life. Art is Everything There is no escaping art. From our home to our car, clothes, shoes, you name it! Some elements or art techniques were required. …

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Whose Rights? Women and Transgender Women

Can I Speak Freely, Mindy Jo News / By

It\’s a lovely start to Spring! What\’s most beautiful it\’s still Women\’s History Month! During this month Women are recognized for their many accomplishments, and contributions to communities in America and abroad. Should Transgender Women be given the same rights as Women? Why or why not? Tune in

Hackathon – #SaferStrongerSmarterDC

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What is Hackathon? Hackathon was the event hosted by the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT). Click the image below to view the report summary. Courtesy: Office of the Chief Technology Officer

A Self-Serving Traffic Sign Change?

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It wasn\’t long ago that if you were heading west on Montana Avenue from New York Avenue that the traffic flow seemed somewhat smooth. Finding yourself caught at the light on 18th Street wasn\’t nearly as painful as it is now. The natural flow of traffic allows the traffic wanting to make the right turn …

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Whole Foods Opens in Ward 5, Wonder Who’s Going to GIANT?

Mindy Jo News, Ward 5 / By

Healthy eating in Ward 5 Whole Foods in now Open! What a healthy treat for the residents in Ward 5, Washington DC. Residents now have many alternatives for food shopping along the H Street corridor, starting with Giant grocery which is just about a block from Whole Foods, along with Safeway and ALDI. Although Whole …

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Mindy\’s Monday Movie Review

Around The City, Mindy Jo News / By

Let\’s Get Right To It! Many movies are at the theaters and chances are, most people\’s movie preference seems to be #GETOUT, considering box office sales of over $100 million. Don\’t forget the movie cost under $6 million to make, now that is what you call #nofraud. Furthermore, Jordan Peele\’s #GETOUT is a horror movie, …

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The BIG Misconception of African American Women and Fitness

Fashion & Entertainment, Mindy Jo News / By

In recognition of Women\’s History Month, Mindy Jo wanted to tackle the BIG misconception of Black Women and Fitness, so she reached out to one of New York\’s Premier Fitness Trainers, Daryl Gregory for an important conversation. The Mind, Body & Soul Fitness Tour will be in DC, stay tune for more information.

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