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Labor Day Weekend, Ward 5 Day Recap, and More

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Last Saturday was one for the books! Thank you to the many neighbors, small businesses, restaurants, exhibitors, and more who made Ward 5 Day a vibrant day of community. I’m sharing lots of photos from our time in the Ward 5 Day Recap section so we can continue to relive the…

Tomorrow’s the day!

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Tomorrow (Saturday, August 26) is Ward 5 Day! It has been a fun and full week of pop-up events leading up to the big day, and I’m excited to celebrate our beautiful community with you tomorrow at Turkey Thicket from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We’re taking over the entire Turkey…

Hope to see you next week

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, You are invited to celebrate Ward 5 Day with us next Saturday, August 26, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will kick off a series of pop-up events leading up to Ward 5 Day this Sunday. I provide more details and specifics below. But…

Ward 5 Day Events

You are invited to celebrate Ward 5 Day with us next Saturday, August 26, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will kick off a series of pop-up events leading up to Ward 5 Day this Sunday. I provide more details and specifics below. But first, I want to…

Last Call for Ward 5 Award Nominations

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, This week has been marked by meaningful work and conversations, many of them centered around public safety. On Tuesday evening, more than 200 neighbors joined us in-person and another 150+ joined us online for the Brookland Public Safety Community Meeting. Thank you to the many neighbors and community leaders who joined…

Where will you be on August 26?

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Soon, you’ll begin to see these flyers pop up around the Ward. I invite you to spread the word! If you’d like to receive a stack of flyers to hand out to neighbors, email my team at ward5contact@dccouncil.gov and we will get them to you.

“If this were upper Northwest, this wouldn’t be happening.”

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, I have now heard repeatedly from residents on a range of issues—from public safety to the state of our recreation centers—that “If this were upper Northwest, this wouldn’t be happening.” And in many respects, I agree. Disparities in how resources are deployed and how concerns are addressed are a long-standing reality…

A Busy Start to Council Recess

Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter July 21, 2023 Twitter Instagram Facebook Email Quick Links Introduction Week in Review Ward 5 Updates Kendra’s Corner: Legislative Updates Programs for the People Team Zachary in the Community News You Can Use Want just the highlights? Don’t miss: Ward 5 Day Awards Nominations Now Open! Public Safety Updates Roving Leaders…