Tuesday 28 February 2017

[WardFive] Councilmember McDuffie Opposes Proposed VRE Train Facility near New York Ave NE

Neighbors,

Councilmember McDuffie wanted me to share the following statement regarding the VRE train facility that is being discussed to go adjacent to New York Avenue NE:

“I oppose the proposal to park VRE trains along New York Avenue NE.

When I was elected to the Council, I spearheaded the creation of the Ward 5 Industrial Land Use Task Force and I share the vision for New York Avenue NE as outlined in the Task Force’s final report, Ward 5 Works.

The only acceptable path forward is for VRE to propose a facility that parks the trains underground, or creates a new infill rail station for MARC and VRE and, thus, would facilitate the required economic benefits for the surrounding communities.

The Ward 5 Works report can be found here: www.KenyanMcDuffie.com/Ward5Works”

Regards,

Nolan

Nolan Treadway

Communications Director

Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

Chairman Pro Tempore

Chair, Committee on Business and Economic Development

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 506

Washington, DC 20004

Main: 202-724-8028

Desk: 202-724-8918

Cell: 202-445-0361

ntreadway@dccouncil.us

www.KenyanMcDuffie.com

[WardFive] Residential Mechanical Street Sweeping Starts March 1

Residential Mechanical Street Sweeping Starts March 1

Parking Enforcement Of Street Sweeping Violations To Begin

Tomorrow, March 1, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin residential mechanical street sweeping. The District’s residential street sweeping program is an important tool used to keep the streets clean. Motorists are asked to obey parking signs posted with the days of the weeks and hours of the day when parking restrictions will be enforced. To remind motorists of the restrictions, DPW will issue warnings between Wednesday, March 1 and Friday, March 10, 2017 to vehicles parked during the sweeping periods. After March 10, parked vehicles may be towed where parking is prohibited to allow the sweepers access to the curb lane. DPW would like to thank motorists in advance for keeping the curb lanes clear for street sweeping. Last year, with your help, we were able to collect 2,000 tons of litter and pollutants from District streets. We look forward to working together again for a successful street sweeping season.

Regards,

Kevin

Kevin B. Twine

Staff Assistant

Office Of The Director

Department Of Public Works (DPW)

2000 14^th St., NW, 6^th Floor

Washington, DC 20009

Ph: 202-673-7084

DPW: 202-673-6833

Fax: 202-202-671-0642

kevin.twine@dc.gov

www.dpw.dc.gov

Monday 27 February 2017

Liquid Adventures Kayak School Announcement

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Cheat Training- Bobby Miller, Patrick Murray, Ashley Nee, and Steve-O

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[WardFive] DPR Summer Camp Sign Up Begins This Week

Neighbors,

DC Department of Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of summer camps for kids from 3 – 13. Rolling summer camp registration begins this week and continues for a several weeks. (‘rolling’ meaning that each day DPR opens registration for a couple of rec centers).

For those of you with some experience, you know that popular programs fill up very fast (if not immediately).

TOMORROW, registration opens at noon for Joe Cole Rec Center and North Michigan Park.

Full information on all these programs, and how to register, can be found here: http://dpr.dc.gov/service/2017-summer-camps

Opening date for registration for Ward 5 Rec Centers (all reg opens at noon on day listed):

Joe Cole – Tuesday, Feb 28

North Michigan Park – Tuesday, Feb 28

Langdon Park – Thursday, March 2

Turkey Thicket – Thursday, March 2

Brentwood – Monday, March 6

Harry Thomas Rec – Tuesday, March 7

Trinidad Rec – Tuesday, March 7

--Nolan

Nolan Treadway

Communications Director

Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

Chairman Pro Tempore

Chair, Committee on Business and Economic Development

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 506

Washington, DC 20004

Main: 202-724-8028

Desk: 202-724-8918

Cell: 202-445-0361

ntreadway@dccouncil.us

www.KenyanMcDuffie.com

Sunday 26 February 2017

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Thursday 23 February 2017

[WardFive] DCPS Press Conference Tomorrow , February 24, 2016 at 10AM Brookland Middle School

Good Evening Commissioner,

I’m writing to invite you to a press conference tomorrow where Mayor Bowser and Chancellor Wilson will announce $6.2 million in new investments for middle and high school students. The Fiscal Year 2018 budget priorities continue DC Public Schools’ focus on equity and excellence for every student and align to the Mayor’s middle school, science, and technology priorities. Please see the details of the event below.

WHO:

Muriel Bowser, Mayor of DC
Jennie Niles, Deputy Mayor for Education
Antwan Wilson, Chancellor of DC Public Schools
Norah Lycknell, Principal of Brookland Middle School

WHAT:

Mayor Bowser and Chancellor Wilson will announce new DCPS investments for FY18. The budget priorities include:
- Investing in the middle school experience by increasing extracurricular offerings
- Expanding support for high school students by expanding college and career support
- Investing in overage, undercredited students by enhancing programming at Opportunity Academies

WHEN: Friday, February 24 at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Brookland Middle School (1150 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017)

Hakeem Rogers

Ward 5 Liaison| Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services

Executive Office of the Mayor

202.394.4399(Cell) ::: 202.727.2822(Office)

hakeem.rogers@dc.gov (E-Mail)

1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 332, Washington, DC 20004

http://mayor.dc.gov/

Commissioner Ursula Higgins
Chairperson, ANC 5B
Single Member District 5B02
Telephone: 202-321-5289
Email: 5b02@anc.dc.gov
Website: www.anc5b.org

[WardFive] FW: COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION NOTICE - 14th and Jackson Street, NE

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Commissioner Ursula Higgins
Chairperson, ANC 5B
Single Member District 5B02
Telephone: 202-321-5289
Email: 5b02@anc.dc.gov
Website: www.anc5b.org

COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Construction Outreach Coordinator: Tanya Hedgepeth

(202)787-2202 or tanya.hedgepeth@dcwater.com

Greetings ANC 5B Commissioners:

As development efforts in the vicinity of 14^th and Jackson Street, NE move forward, we would like to inform you that there will be a contractor working to tie in a water main for service connections.

This work which includes a water shut-off is scheduled to start on Tuesday, February 28th at 9:30 am and should be completed by 5:30 pm.

All affected addresses have been notified in advance of this pending water shut-off. The affected addresses include the following:

· 3200 block of 14^th Street, NE

· 1300 block of Jackson Street, NE

For any questions or concerns, please contact our 24 Hour Emergency/Command Center at (202) 612-3400.

Visit: www.dcwater.com/drinking_water/tap for more information on our “Drink Tap” Campaign.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The security of electronic mail sent through the Internet is not guaranteed. DC WATER therefore recommends that you do not send confidential information to us via electronic mail, including social security numbers, account numbers, and personal identification numbers unless instructed to do so through a secured site. Delivery, and timely delivery, of electronic mail is also not guaranteed. DC WATER also recommends that you do not send time-sensitive or action-oriented messages to us via electronic mail unless instructed to do so.

Wednesday 22 February 2017

[WardFive]

Good Afternoon,

"Are you ready to buy in the Nation's Capital? Join The Greater Washington Urban League on a FREE guided bus tour of homes in Wards 7 and 8. This interactive event will also allow guests to talk with lenders at the on-site meeting location and ask questions about the home buying process. Lunch will be provided concluding the bus tour."

Please register at the below RSVP link.

https://gwul-hometour.eventbrite.com

Commissioner Ursula Higgins
Chairperson, ANC 5B
Single Member District 5B02
Telephone: 202-321-5289
Email: 5b02@anc.dc.gov
Website: www.anc5b.org

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Tuesday 21 February 2017

[WardFive] Warning from Police ( worth reading )

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I don't know how true this is but it's better to be safe than sorry!!!!

This was sent to me from one of my friends just thought I would share it with you all.

Johnnie

This is the thing these days, with people out of work and needing cash (mainly for drugs!). Beware, it's headed your way.

Just last weekend on Friday night we parked in a public parking area. As we drove away I noticed a sticker on the rear window of the car. When I got home and took it off, it was a receipt for gas. Luckily my friend had told me not to stop as it could be someone waiting for me to get out of the car. Then we received this email yesterday:

WARNING FROM POLICE: THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN.

BEWARE OF A PIECE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE (A NEW WAY TO DOCARJACKING!) (NOT A JOKE!)

Heads up everyone! Please, keep this circulating.

You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse.
When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. And guess what, ladies ? I bet your purse is still in the car! So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised!

BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.

If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove the paper later! And be thankful that you read this e-mail.

I hope you will forward this to friends and family, especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want it to fall into the wrong hands.

Please keep this going and tell all your family and friends!

[WardFive] List of Events this week: Great parks and urban areas can go hand in hand – Greater Greater Washington

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https://ggwash.org/view/62447/events-great-parks-and-urban-areas-can-go-hand-in-hand

Sunday 19 February 2017

[WardFive] Your complete guide to choosing an unlimited data plan. Tweet by Washington Post on Twitter

SHARING, a must read for those using mobile phones!

	Washington Post (@washingtonpost)
2/19/17, 4:29 AM Your complete guide to choosing an unlimited data plan wapo.st/2lYjrJD

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[WardFive] In 1968, a ‘Resurrection City’ of Tents, Erected to Fight Poverty - NYTimes.com

In 1968, a 'Resurrection City' of Tents, Erected to Fight Poverty - NYTimes.com from bruce johnson's Tweet

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Friday 17 February 2017

[WardFive] The Washington Update: Top 3 Things You Need to Know and News You Can Use, February 17, 2017

Welcome to the Washington Weekly Newsletter

February 17, 2017

In this Issue:
Top 3 News You Can Use! | Around the Hill | Inside the Bureau

Top 3 Things You Need to Know with Don Cravins, Jr.

The Washington Bureau presents the Top 3 Things You Need to Know with Don Cravins, Jr. This week, Don gives an update on the push to increase staff diversity in the U.S. Senate, Black History Month, and the National Urban League's upcoming Legislative Policy Conference. Join the conversation by tweeting your thoughts on each topic to @NULPolicy. Read more »

Around the Hill

On the Hill U.S. House Committee Takes Aim at Voting Rights

Attacks on our precious right to vote are coming from many directions requiring extreme vigilance and action. At a time when our voting machine infrastructure is in need of upgrades and replacements, and when external attempts were made to hack into our state voter registration systems in our last election, the Republican-controlled Committee on House Administration last week voted, on a party-line vote, to terminate the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the only federal agency that protects the integrity of our voting systems. Read more »

FCC Rescinds Eligibility of Lifeline Providers

Occupy the Vote As a civil rights organization committed to the economic empowerment of the communities we serve, the National Urban League is a proponent of increasing broadband adoption among low-income communities and strong supporter of the Lifeline Program.

The Urban League recognizes that access to the Internet is not a luxury but a necessity in the 21st century economy for low-income communities of color to, at a minimum, gain access to employment opportunities, educational resources, and essential government services. In essence, the Internet has become a "lifeline." Read more »

Washington Updates Trump Issues Executive Order to Roll Back Consumer-Friendly Financial Regulations

On February 3, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order outlining his "Core Principles" to regulate the US financial system. In his effort to roll back regulations impacting the industry, the executive order directs the Department of Treasury to identify existing laws, regulations and government policies "that inhibit Federal regulation of the United States financial system in a manner consistent with the Core Principles." Read more »

Inside the Bureau

National Urban League Delivers Resumes of Qualified African Americans to Senate in Push for Increased Diversity

The National Urban League Washington Bureau this week delivered resumes of qualified African Americans ready to assume senior positions as Chiefs of Staff, Legislative Directors, and Communications Directors to Senate Leaders and Members representing states with a high percentage of minority residents. Read more »

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[WardFive] Job Opening at UDC-CC, CARE Program/Academic Affairs

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UDC-CC is looking for a new Program Coordinator for College Readiness, Partnerships, and Volunteers. The position information is posted on the website now. To see the full job posting, visit: http://udc.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2hbyxhdb3n1?sort=1&sortdir=a.

UDC-CC is accepting applications until Thursday, February 23^rd.

If you know someone who might be interested, please pass it on.

Tiffany A. DeJesus

Program Manager, College and Career Readiness

Postsecondary Education

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

Government of the District of Columbia

810 1^st Street NE,

3^rd Floor

Washington, DC 20002

202-741-6415 (office)

Email: Tiffany.DeJesus@dc.gov

www.osse.dc.gov

[WardFive] WATCH: Birth of a Movement

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Shirley,

One hundred years ago, blackface and other offensive media representations of African Americans were not only common, but celebrated. Few cultural moments encapsulate this more fully than D.W. Griffith's "The Birth of a Nation" (1915), a notoriously Ku Klux Klan-friendly reimagining of history.

"Birth of a Movement," a new film now streaming on PBS, tells the story of William Monroe Trotter, an African-American newspaper editor and activist, who, along with the then newly-formed NAACP, waged a battle against the film. Together, we unleashed a conflict that still rages today about race relations, representation, and the power of Hollywood.

Narrated by Danny Glover and featuring interviews from Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Spike Lee, "Birth of a Movement" captures the backdrop to this clash between human rights, freedom of speech, and a changing media landscape.

Despite the progress we've made as a country, these issue are still very much relevant today. Please gather with your family and friends to view this new film, now streaming free on PBS until March 5.

After you've viewed the film together, use this guide to start a meaningful conversation about the themes, issues, and feelings the film brings to light.

Yours in the movement,

Cornell William Brooks
President and CEO
NAACP

P.S. Are you a member of the NAACP? If not, please take a moment to join right now: http://action.naacp.org/2017Membership