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Ward 5 community town hall set for May 22 at Lamond-Riggs Library

Residents can bring questions on housing, streets, and youth programs to an open evening session with agency staff.

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Memorial Day holiday: which city services close and which stay open

Trash collection slides one day; libraries and DMV service centers are closed on Monday.

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New 311 request categories added for sidewalk and alley lighting

You can now report a dark alley or broken sidewalk light as its own request type, which routes it faster.

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Clean Streets Plan: what the proposed changes mean for your block

A citywide plan for litter pickup, corner cans, and bulk trash scheduling goes to a public hearing on May 28.

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Youth Summer Jobs program opens applications for ages 14 to 24

Six weeks of paid placements with District agencies, nonprofits, and small businesses. Applications close in April.

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Small business resource clinic returns to Deanwood Community Center

Free one-on-one help with licensing, certifications, and city procurement, no appointment needed.

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Rhode Island Avenue streetscape: construction phases and detours

Work moves block by block through the fall; parking and bus stop changes are posted two weeks ahead.

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New affordable housing units approved near Congress Heights Metro

A mixed-income building with 120 units, a third reserved for households under 50 percent of area median income.

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Library renovation: Southwest branch to reopen with expanded children’s area

The updated branch adds a homework room, a small business corner, and extended weekend hours.

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Community cleanup at Kingman Island: 140 volunteers, 60 bags collected

Thanks to everyone who came out. The next cleanup is already on the calendar.

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