May 2, 2019 | Vol. 5, Issue 18 Letter from the Mayor Dear Washingtonians, Yesterday, we kicked off the 2019 Safer Stronger DC Summer Crime Prevention Initiative (SCI) – a coordinated effort to reduce violent crime in specific areas in the District through strategic prevention and coordinated enforcement. Every year for nearly ten years, the Metropolitan Police […]
Mayor Bowser Unveils Legislation to Establish Legal Sales of Marijuana to Enhance Safety, Advance Equity, and Provide Clarity Thursday, May 2, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled the Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2019 – legislation that allows for the sale of recreational cannabis in Washington, DC. The bill enhances public health […]
This is an important question which requires some critical decision making and involves much logistics and coordination at federal levels. The starting point could possibly be to exam the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Considering Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, publicly announced to the world the unanimous …
Earlier this month The DC Voice published an article called \”Inclusion and Self Determination for all\”, in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. It highlighted some of the myths and misunderstandings that center around Autism. The conversation below is a continuation of our Autism Awareness month recognition with a question and answer session with the parent …
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Business Insider writer Jessica Liebman posted a now viral article about how she never hires anyone that doesn’t send a thank you email. It sparked a debate across the interwebs because in the “age of technology” it is almost impossible to find someone’s personal email address. Especially in the “don’t call us, we’ll call you” …
A welcome message from our Bloomingdale neighbors!
As with all communities, the plus size industry has a very specific hierarchy. Size 10-12 women are at the top. Followed by hourglass and pear-shaped women of various sizes. Apple-shaped women over the size of 18 fall to the bottom. This opens the floodgates for preferred body types to declare their body positivity. The problem …
Retrieved from: DC Public Schools website Monday, April 15, 2019 Third grade teacher at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Southwest DC and finalist for National Teacher of the Year, wins the Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award. (Washington, DC) – Kelly Harper, a District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) educator, was recognized for excellence …
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In addition to being a time suck, social media can be a dark hole of misery. The sudden death of Nipsey Hussle inspired me to do a social media detox. Celebrity deaths typically don’t hit me the way Nipsey’s did. Largely because he was doing so much good for his community. He seemed like a …
Elementary Fair Details 2019 Elementary Fair The Elementary DC STEM Fair is coming up on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), 4200 Connecticut Ave, NW (parking free on-site; Metro: UDC-Van Ness, redline). Wednesday, April 3, 2019 – Registration opens. Each school can submit up to five projects. Team projects […]
