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Moms Who Hustle Make Dreams Come True for District Residents

Around The City, Mindy Jo News, News & Politics, Ward 5 /

Moms in the District will have an opportunity to make their dreams come true gaining financial and entrepreneurship skills through the recently launched Walker\’s Legacy Foundation\’s Moms Who Hustle 6-week program.  Walker\’s Legacy Foundation provides programming focused on improving financial literacy and financial empowerment skills for low-income, high potential multicultural women and girls. Walker\’s Legacy […]

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Mayor Bowser Promises a Fair Shot February

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Mayor Muriel Bowser held her Two term outlook at Gallaudet University lead by various panel discussions to highlight the progress made in the District.  This is certainty a new approach and strategy to present investing in DC values, providing affordable housing, a more inclusive city, and most importantly a way to show accountability throughout the

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

Around The City, Mindy Jo News, News & Politics, Ward 5 /

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

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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

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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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