I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Investigator Wayne David, a veteran MPD officer who was tragically killed in the line of duty yesterday.

The latest editions of The Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter and The Ward 5 Wave are out now!💫 You can read at ward5.us/news🗞️, listen at ward5.us/podcast🎙️, and subscribe to get the newsletter straight to your inbox each week at ward5.us/newsletter📥

Happy Labor Day! If you’re enjoying the long weekend, thank a union. I’m grateful for the unions at the center of our economy who have made gains for workers in the District and beyond.

Celebrate the new school year at the DCPS Back to School Block party! 🎉 Families can enjoy free food, activities for all ages, resources, performances, and more. 🗓️Saturday, September 14 ⏰11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 📍Jefferson Middle School Academy ➡️bit.ly/DCPSBlockParty…

This Saturday, Sept. 7, join Two Rivers PCS for its 20th anniversary celebration! 🎉🎂 This free and open-to-all Festival will be held in front of Young Elementary School, featuring a ceremonial resolution from Councilmembers CM Allen's Team and Councilmember Zachary Parker. Hope to see you there!

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Meals Meals Meals -18 & Under+ No ID NOW AVAILABLE Emergency meal sites in September to support the community children affected by the recent closure of Eagle Academy PCS and others in need. Breakfast + Lunch + Afternoon Snack 8AM -4:30PM #MorethanRec Please Share

DC high school students! Today is the final day to apply for the DC State Board of Ed Student Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC serves as the voice of students in the SBOE's work and advises the board on policy. It meets at least once a month. Apply now: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Have you spotted one of our Kiwi Bots 🤖 out and about on our sidewalks? Fun fact, these friendly rovers are part of a pilot program to determine if they can be used to help in sign & sidewalk condition inventory. If you see one, take a selfie and spread the word! #themoreyouknow

Cases of COVID are on the rise. If you have any respiratory illness symptoms, stay home or avoid contact with others until your symptoms have improved and you have not had a fever for 24 hours without medication. For more information, visit dchealth.dc.gov/page/respirato….

Coming up on Sunday, September 8: bike with Ward5FamilyBiking to DC Bike Fest! Meet at Turkey Thicket at 10:30 a.m.

Yesterday, I joined DC Green Bank for a tour of affordable housing clean energy projects in Ward 5, from Edgewood to Brookland. Neighbors are benefiting from cleaner energy and lower utility costs. I am grateful for the Green Bank and will do what I can to expand on their work.

The latest editions of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter and The Ward 5 Wave podcast are out now!💫 You can read at ward5.us/news🗞️, listen at ward5.us/podcast🎙️, and subscribe to get the newsletter straight to your inbox every Friday at ward5.us/newsletter📥

I was thrilled to join my friend and colleague Charles Allen in celebrating 20 years of Two Rivers PCS across Wards 5 and 6. It was great to see so many families and community leaders, including Robert Henderson, enjoying today’s festivities. Here’s to 20 more years!