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DDOT has uploaded the full presentation and PDFs of the display boards here: trails.ddot.dc.gov/pages/anacos...

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Arboretum Trail Bridge Open House, TONIGHT 6-8pm, at the US National Arboretum. Come learn about (and support!) proposed improvements for pedestrians and cyclists along the Anacostia Trail, safely connecting Ward 7 and Ward 5 across the river. #BikeDC #KingmanPark

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Save the Institute for Museum and Library Services! IMLS has a budget of roughly $290 million—larger than that of the NEA and NEH. Its largest program, totaling roughly $160 million, goes directly to state library agencies. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...

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X8 Service Alert: Expect eastbound delays on Route X8 at C St NE & Maryland Ave because of a blocked route. Check your bus location by visiting buseta.wmata.com/#X8

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Today, we submitted everything for passports for the kids at the DC Public Library. And I collected a bunch of great tech education and resources handouts for the upcoming skills share. A reminder that libraries are a wealth of free information.

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Opening Day for Capitol Hill Little League at The Fields at RFK. Would be a damn shame to turn this back into a parking lot for a new NFL stadium. @thehillishome.bsky.social @hillragdc.bsky.social @popville.bsky.social

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Extra fun ways to see the cherry blossoms: 🚲 Ride an e-bike 🛶 Paddle in a kayak ⛴️ Cruise on the water taxi And more…

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Thanks to Dept of Bldgs Director & team for a focused walk on H St NE this week re: vacant properties & how the PopUp Permit program can get more spaces active again! During our walk, we also came across 2 buildings with illegal construction underway PLUS 2 great new spots coming soon to H St!

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3 year olds riding bikes in the street??? Darn right! We're hosting our second-ever Littles Ride on Saturday 🚲🚲🚲 #BikeDC

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“Severe cuts, advocates say, would threaten programs to improve the bay’s water quality, such as boosting the oyster population… Efforts to enforce pollution controls, plant trees and support farming practices to reduce runoff… would also be jeopardized” www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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We understand that losing a job can bring a lot of uncertainty and stress, but you don’t have to face it alone. DC Public Library is here to help with resources for job searches, financial planning, and well-being support. ❤️ Learn more: bit.ly/42aWskJ

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How to support your library: -Use it -Talk about it positively to others, including social media -Show up to city council meetings -Show up to library board meetings -Run for library board seats -Become a friend of the library -contact your rep when a bill affects libraries -give to fundraisers

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Just awful. IMLS is the only fed agency dedicated to funding library services, offering critical resources to libraries and museums all over the country. Contact Congress, join your local library friends group, become museum members, support libraries & museums!

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🚨Grand opening today (Saturday) 12-6p!! 🎊 All Purpose It is a Black woman owned vintage and art boutique located at 1445 Constitution Ave NE— across from the Capital Candy Jar 🛍️ CHECK THIS OUT NOW!!

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last night walking the anacostia

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This is not a drill. Open Streets DC is coming to Capitol Hill!! Will run along NC Ave, E Cap and Mass by Eastern Market and Lincoln Park ❤️ openstreets.dc.gov/pages/spring...

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Happy International Women's Day! 💜 This year's Women's History Month theme, "Moving Forward Together!", honors the women who inspire and educate across generations. Join us in celebrating their stories & impact all month long! bit.ly/4bS8a6J

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DC now has a web portal for feds experiencing firings and other uncertainty. Please take a look, take advantage of the services, and share with your families, neighbors, friends, and colleagues does.dc.gov/page/resourc...

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DC Public Library has FREE PRINTING. (up to 20 pages per day) All 26 libraries. ♥️

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📢 Navigating a career change? DC Public Library has your back! From job search tools to skill-building workshops, our free resources can help you take the next step. Explore what's available: bit.ly/49YihFk

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Living Classrooms is hiring part time seasonal Green Boat workers on Kingman Island! Paddle the Anacostia River, help conserve the environment, and assist with public engagement, all while being paid $17-19 per hour. Sounds like a great gig!

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Tax season is here and DC Public Library wants to support you throughout that process. Thanks to a partnership with the AARP Foundation, DC and Maryland residents can meet with a trained volunteer to help prepare their income tax return. bit.ly/3Hfz2ja

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Postponed

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“‘Every dollar that we’re spending on a stadium is money that’s not going to schools and other resources that the community could use,’ Ms. Payne said.” 💯 www.newsbreak.com/the-washingt...

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Rosedale Pool Renovation meeting will take place this Tues, 2/25 6:30-7:30pm at the Rosedale Rec Center. Join DPR & DGS to discuss this exciting $6.8m project that will replace the pool with one of larger capacity. www.hillrag.com/2025/02/20/a...

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NEW: We are suing three Maryland drivers who racked up more than $90,000 in fines for dangerous driving violations in DC. These are the first lawsuits brought under the STEER Act. This new civil authority empowers OAG to make our roads safer by holding dangerous drivers from any state accountable.

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Ward 7’s Environmental Justice Town Hall is scheduled for March 8, 11am-3pm, at Dorothy Height Library. Topics include air pollution, food deserts, housing, and more. georgetowner.com/event/ward-7...

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Two dogs on found together in Hill East with collars but no tags. Anyone recognize them? #founddogs @thehillishome.bsky.social @hillragdc.bsky.social can you bump this?

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#BikeDC Need some positive vibes? Join us for our community cleanup ride on Saturday! eventbrite.com/e/1083533189... Plus, it's an official #TranspoBingo event where you can earn your first square, preview the board & prizes

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Thread on tonight’s meeting about the Future of RFK with Mayor Bowser

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The Commanders meeting in Kingman Park with FOKP on Feb 20 has been POSTPONED

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Looking fwd to this DCPL Historic Golf Clubs event, featuring two from Langston Golf Course, part of the Kingman Park Historic District. Royal Golf Club still has its official clubhouse on 23rd Pl NE and since 2022 they’ve been fundraising for repairs. www.theroyalgolfclub.org

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Our latest Family Biking Matters post by @ambergove.bsky.social on lighting up your bike #BikeSky #BikeDC

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At today’s DDOT oversight hearing, a clearer picture is emerging of the impact of federal funding freeze. It’s not just EV charging infrastructure, but projects along South Capitol Street, connections to 11th Street Bridge, Anacostia trails, & more local investment are all on hold.

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Winter wonderland formation in progress in Kingman Park. #dc #snow @capitalweather.bsky.social @thehillishome.bsky.social @hillragdc.bsky.social

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RFK discussion with Mayor Bowser will take place at Eastern High this Thurs 2/13 at 6:30pm www.hillrag.com/2025/02/07/w...

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Plan ahead this weekend if using Blue, Orange, or Silver lines — Team Allen

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Spring is just around the corner, and so is Frog Watch on Kingman Island! Help identify frog species and contribute to DC’s conservation efforts. Join the first Frog Watch training session on Thurs 2/20 by signing up online app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/571...

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RFK meeting with Commanders football reps will happen in Kingman Park on Thurs 2/20, 7pm, at St. Benedict the Moor Church. Here’s the flyer excerpt from Friends of Kingman Park 👀

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The community meeting w/ Friends of Kingman Park takes place TONIGHT, Tues Feb 4, at 7 pm, in-person only @ St. Benedict the Moor. The community will discuss their vision, desires 7 questions, preparing for a Feb. 20 meeting with reps fr @wshcommanders.bsky.social www.hillrag.com/2025/01/29/t...

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🚨Attn Hill East: 🏈 From the other place — 7p, Monday, Feb 3, DuPont Circle Association hosts a conversation with Council Chair Phil Mendelson & Mayor Bowser —1st Baptist Church 16 at U NW moderator Tom Sherwood #rfkcampus

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Hiiiiiii friend! Your favorite library is here. ❤️

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On Tuesday the D.C. Council is expected to pass a bill that will give D.C. more flexibility to build housing, retail, parks, and a new football stadium at the old RFK stadium campus. All the particulars are here: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/...

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