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Stay connected to the latest Ward 5 news by signing up to receive the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter in your inbox each week. You can also tune in to The Ward 5 Wave, a weekly podcast giving quick highlights and updates to neighbors, along with special guests to discuss important issues. We’ll keep you up to date on this page with important updates, recently introduced legislation, and messages to Ward 5 neighbors. Scroll down for more!

Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

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Bus Changes and Budget Mark-Ups
Posted June 27, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  In just a couple days, Metro will implement their Better Bus Network—the first full overhaul of the region's bus network in more than 50…
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School’s Out For Summer
Posted June 25, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  The school year wrapped up this week for DC Public Schools, coinciding with many conversations about how to best support youth through the summer months. Thousands…
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Updates on RFK and Budget Oversight
Posted June 13, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  The proposed RFK Stadium site redevelopment is back in the news this week, and this time with a flurry of confusion and misinformation.  On…
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WorldPride – Joy is Resistance
Posted June 9, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Late last night, we learned that the National Park Service is proceeding with their plans to close off Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride celebrations this…
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A Budget for All of Us
Posted May 31, 2025
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This week, Mayor Bowser released her proposed FY26 budget, officially kicking off budget season in DC. The $21 billion proposal, introduced amid a $1 billion projected shortfall over the…
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Memorial Day Weekend and World Pride
Posted May 31, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Happy Pride! World Pride kicked off last weekend and continues through June 8. Last night I was proud to host my 3rd Annual Black Pride…
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The Budget is Coming!
Posted May 16, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  After months of uncertainty amidst a budget crisis inflicted on the District by Congress, we now know the release date of the Mayor's budget proposal:…
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Reports of ICE, RFK Event, and More
Posted May 9, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It has been a full and demanding week with many ups and downs. While there are a variety of headlines of significance for our…
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The Future of RFK
Posted May 2, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  There's been a lot of buzz this week around a proposal for the future of the RFK Stadium site. Mayor Bowser joined Washington Commanders owner, Josh…
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The Cost of Federal Interference
Posted April 25, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Months of chaos at the federal administration level and wide-ranging shifts in the workforce and economy are coming to bear in new ways on…
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