Ward 5

The DC Voice Talks with Ward 5 Candidate Kathy Henderson at the Wilson Building

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Moving from New York City to the Metropolitan City was a much different scene in the 80\’s.  Certainly, the only skyscrapers buildings you\’ll see in the District is the Monument.  Upon her arrival, Kathy Henderson not only found the scenery different, but how community concerns were addressed seemed much different as well.  At the time, …

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Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie Issues Statement on Recent Gun Violence and Funding for a Violence Intervention Initiative

Around The City, Breaking in Ward 5, Mindy Jo News, Ward 5 / By

Washington, D.C. — Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (Ward 5) has issued the following statement on gun violence of the past weekend, and a new violence intervention imitative: “I am deeply saddened and upset by the senseless gun violence that has taken place across communities in the District over the weekend. Here we are, merely weeks before …

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Chai Tea and a Chat with Gayle Hall-Carley Candidate for Ward 5 Council

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Friday mornings in the District are most certainty changing!  Clear skies and hot temperatures have arrived just in time for the campaign season. And starting it off with medium Chai tea to talk about the 2018 Primary Elections that are heating up, is quite refreshing!   The candidates for Ward 5 Council have been on the …

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Councilmember McDuffie Introduced the Plan for Procurement and DC Council Approves for Legislation

Around The City, Breaking in Ward 5, Mindy Jo News, Ward 5 / By

Out with the old, and in with the new!  Today, the District of Columbia Council passed legislation introduced by Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development. The legislation, the Accessible and Transparent Procurement Amendment Act of 2018 [B22-395], incorporates parts of two other bills also introduced by Councilmember McDuffie in 2017, the Quick …

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The Best Conversations Are at Community Meetings

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When you have questions about what\’s happening in your community, consider attending your local ANC meetings.  ANC 5A held their Community Meeting at Trinity University in the Rose Palor. Chairman Ronnie Edwards was ready to get the meeting started despite many Commissioners not being present, but were excused. Councilmember McDuffie stopped by to address any …

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Crossing Boundaries to Get an Education in the District

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More than a twitter trend or the latest brand, deciding where your child attends school requires some critical thinking.  The school building can be beautiful with plush furniture and TV monitors, but are the teachers ready to teach?  And are the resources ready and available at the school? Despite the discovery of DCPS attendance reports, …

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District Students Ready for a New Curriculum with Engagement for the Classroom

Mindy Jo News, Ward 5 / By

The phrase which once served as an educational pillar “A mind is a terrible thing to waste” coined by the United Negro College Fund is now a past time.  But what happens when the teacher could no longer keep the mind of their pupils?  Sparking critical thinking to reach their full potential pass lunch time.  …

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