The Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 The Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016 has advanced to a full council for review. The Bill proposes legislation that reforms the incarceration of...
H Street Festival 2016 was a remarkable time and experience for DC residents. Celebrating its 11th year in existence, the festival had numerous impacts on the Ward 5 Community. It increased business presence, brought...
CHUCK BROWN MEMORY LIVES ON! Chuck Brown Memory lives on. On Saturday August 20th from 3 to 7 p.m. the DMV residents celebrated the 2nd Annual Chuck Brown day. The event was held at Chuck Brown Memorial Park, located at...
Pastor Deron Cloud has worked with children for over 25 years. He specializes in getting the youth motivated and active in their communities. This year he’s hosting a summer camp for the youth called “The...
There’s no question that a helping hand can go a long way. Well, the Office of the State Superintendent for Education is promoting its Kids & Teens Eat Free program throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area...
Team McDuffie is gearing up for the Annual Capital Pride Parade this Saturday, June 11th starting at 4:30pm. His office has participated for the past few years and they are convinced that the event is a fun event...
On Tuesday, April 19th, Councilmember McDuffie presented a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 24-April 30 as “National Reentry Week.” It is estimated that more than 8,000 individuals return each year to the...
Washington, DC – The Council is voting to approve and fund a new plan for closing DC general. In February the administration proposed a plan to close DC general. As initially proposed the plan called for locating the...
On Thursday, April 21, the Committee on the Judiciary voted out of Committee, Bill 21-0326, the “Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and the Elderly Amendment Act of 2016,” affectionately known as the “Hilda...
On Tuesday, April 19th, Councilmember McDuffie introduced the “Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act of 2016.” The Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act of 2016 is much like the “Ban the Box”...
On Saturday, April 23rd, ANC 5E in collaboration with the Bloomingdale Civic Association, hosted their annual Beautification Day. Despite the rain, neighbors still came out and planted during the day of service. Thank...
Dear Residents, April was an extremely busy month for the Council. I thank you for engaging with my office and for testifying regarding the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY 2017) budget. Your voice as an advocate for Ward 5...
Back by popular demand, Councilmember McDuffie hosted his second Professionals Networking Mixer in Ward 5 at Smith Public Trust. Over 150 guests were in attendance. Stay tuned for the next Mixer and follow the buzz at...