Category Archives: News

ANNUAL MPD NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT IN WARD 5: TUESDAY AUGUST 2 MPD sponsors its annual National Night Out. Ward 5 Residents are invited to attend the event at the Joe Cole Recreation Center in the Trinidad neighborhood at 1229 … Continue reading →

The Lamont-Riggs Library is inviting neighborhood residents to help with “creating” their Heritage Wall. Neighbors are invited to provide items listed below under the “What Materials Can I Contribute?”. Please note that the items and photos or artwork provided are … Continue reading →

Fireworks FAQs for Safe Fourth of July Weekend We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing but most importantly a safe Fourth of July weekend. To that end, below are some helpful links from MPD and FEMS.  Please share to help get the … Continue reading →

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children 6 months and Older and Moderna Vaccine Available for Children and Adolescents 6-17 Years Old. Click on the link below to see the full announcement. https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?AC

Join your neighbors on Monday, June 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for opening festivities for all ages which will include a ribbon-cutting, guided building tours, family story time, crafts for all ages, opportunities to connect with local organizations, … Continue reading →

Please find information on an IT training and job program with training from VETS Group and OJT and possible jobs from four dC-based IT companies focusing on DC Residents. For veterans and non-veterans. Please find information on an IT training … Continue reading →

EYA, in coordination with the local Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners and the Executive Office of the Mayor, opened the newly established playground on the 12th Street side of the Saint Joseph’s Seminary. The Sunday morning event attracted many new residents and … Continue reading →

DC PUBLIC LIBRARY ASKS NE RESIDENTS TO DECORATE THE LAMOND-RIGGS LIBRARY ON SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE The DC Public Library has selected two contributors to the “Heritage Wall” at the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, artist Michelle L. Herman and … Continue reading →

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) Job Fair on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 The DC Department of Public Works is happy to announce that they will host a DPW job fair on Wednesday, June 8 at the North Michigan … Continue reading →

Grand Opening of the New Playground at 12th Street and Varnum Street (EYA/St Joseph’s Seminary) Sunday, June 5, 2022 (Rain Date – June 12, 2022) 10:00 AM – 12 Noon Light Refreshments If you plan to attend you must register. … Continue reading →