January 2019

A Critical Conversation Continues Beyond the Symposium: Education in the District of Columbia

R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center was the place to be for the \”Race & Policy: Advancing Racial Equity and Economic Inclusion in the District of Columbia\” symposium co-hosted by Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie along with the D.C. Policy Center and Consumer Health Foundation. The well-attended event was standing room only, awaiting the panel discussions on various topics to take place:

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Count Me Out

January 18, 2018 I\’m a native Washingtonian and I have lived in Ward 5 for nearly 30 years. I have left the D.C. area on a number of occasions but have always found my way back to Ward 5. Whether West Virginia Avenue, Meigs Place, or Owens Place – Ward 5 has always felt like

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Sunset\’s Moved into the Future and Bloomingdale Historic District is Ready for Next Phase of Development

It was back to business in the District!  The streets were treated with salt to melt the snow, in time for Tuesday night\’s 5E Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting. With a lengthy meeting agenda, Commissioner Bradley Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm through the microphone.  After roll call, with many motions to approve

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North Michigan Park Community is Ready for the Pax Liquor Store Protest Hearing

Ahead of the City\’s Comprehensive Plan announcement, the North Michigan Park Community along with the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A are opposing the need for Pax Liquor Store in their community.  The liquor store protest hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019 and will be held at 2000 14th Street, NW at 4:30 pm.

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