Ward 5

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 and Advisory Neighborhood Commission Continue Protest Opposing Pax Liquor

North Michigan Park residents are furious and plan to protest about the influx of applications from non-DC residents seeking to open and operate liquor establishments in their community.  This is the second alcohol license that the community has had to fight in the last six (6) months.  ANC 5A successfully opposed the 4 Seasons Convenience …

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The Signs Have Been Selected for Saturday\’s Scheduled Protest

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A held a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 20th at UDC Backus to continue planning and organizing the community\’s opposition to the proposed Pax Liquor at 4944 South Dakota Ave in North Michigan Park. The Special Meeting was well attended.  Chairman Edwards emphasized that \”we want to make sure we make it …

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