Ward 5

Come Walk With Councilmember McDuffie In the Emancipation Day Parade!

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

 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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What a Time to Live in Ward 5

It\’s been a long time coming for residents in Edgewood neighborhood. The Edgewood Park Recreation Center, a decent recreation center, with more than two computers, is accompanied by adequate space for community events. We\’re talking Edgewood Park Recreation Center Pleasantly surprised by its location, Edgewood Park Recreation Center, is located in the cut. Third and …

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Uncharted Possibilities For Our Youth – Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act

The Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 The Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 has advanced to a full council for review. The Bill proposes legislation that reforms the incarceration of juveniles and also prevent them from entering the system with the same harsh intake and penalties as adults. In addition, it reduces over …

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