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5D MPD Halloween Carnival

The Fifth District Police announces they will have a Halloween Carnival/Fest at the Fifth District Police Station at 1805 Bladensburg Road on Monday October 31, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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City Construction Updates

City Announces Construction Updates from October 21 to November 4 2022. Please note the construction plans for Ward 5, which include several construction zones in our immediate area. Also note the planned construction that may impact your travel around the … Continue reading

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Breast Cancer Walk Saturday 22 OCT

The Bowser Administration Continues Annual Ward 8 Breast Cancer Walk this Saturday (WASHINGTON, DC) – The Bowser Administration and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced its or warriors, survivors, and fighters will occur Saturday, October 22, 2022, at … Continue reading

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Temporary Closures for South Capitol Street Corridor Project through September 12, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2022 Media Contacts: German Vigil – (202) 306-1668, german.vigil@dc.gov Mariam Nabizad – (202) 359-2678, mariam.nabizad@dc.gov Temporary Closures for South Capitol Street Corridor Project through September 12, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The District Department of Transportation … Continue reading

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Water Parks Extended Season

Mayor Muriel Bowser and DPR announced that all stand-alone spray parks throughout the District will remain open seven days a week through September 30. Traditionally, Labor Day is the last day that spray parks are open in the District. Starting … Continue reading

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New Farmers Market

University of District of Columbia (UDC) and Van Ness Farmers Markets have teamed up to bring a new farmers market to Ward 5 to help minimize food desert in both Wards 4 & 5. Please see below for details. They … Continue reading

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Seeking High Schoolers for Special Event Saturday

From: Cislo, Kelley (Council) Sent: Fri, Aug 19, 2022 11:20 am Subject: Notice to All ANC and Civic Leads: Seeking 20 Ward 5 High School Youth and parents to Partake in Friends of Carter Barron Back to School Go Go … Continue reading

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Ward 5 Back-to-School Giveaway

Summer is winding down, which means students will soon return to school. So I’m teaming up with the Ward 5 Education Equity Committee to ensure students have needed supplies for the 2022-2023 school year. Ward 5 families are welcome to … Continue reading

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DCRA News

DCRA NEWS July 2022 Edition A Message From The Director Director Ernest Chrappah Head Shot Dear DCRA Customers, I hope you and your families are enjoying the summer here in the District and finding a way to stay cool. As … Continue reading

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District is Hiring

July 29, 2022 Letter from the Mayor Dear Washingtonians, Help us spread the word: on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12, we are hosting a virtual DC Government Summer Hiring Fair. We have more than 1,000 positions open across … Continue reading

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